Venus Transit viewing

[Cate]

I'm new to trying to view the sun so forgive my ignorance.

I want to try and view the transit on June 6th with one of my scopes. I don't have solar filters so is this still possible? I'll try the pinhole method with card anyway.

Which scope would be best to use? - my 12" dobsonian or 6" newton reflector (eq mount)?

Can anyone point me in the direction of instructions of how to use them?

Thanks.

[JamieW]

Hi Cate, have a search for off axis solar masks/filters, there's pleny of threads and pictures.

I would think the 6" reflector and some Baader solar filter film would give you great views.

Jamie