Solar, Should I use my 60mm refractor or 10" dob

[Rogering1]

Hi guys,

today I saw the sun through a pair of my friends binoculars he was using Badder Astrosolar film, now I want to get some Astrosolar film and do some solar observing.

I've got a decent 60mm Amasco refactor, that doesn't get much use, I've also got a 10" dob.

Should I stick with the 60mm refactor or go with the dob?

P.S Regarding the Dobs, some people feel the dob might be dangerous....

[Peter Drew]

I would stick with the 60mm refractor, much easier to use and will show you most of what is observable in white light.

[Bizibilder]

Yes, I agree, the refractor is the one to use. It is a rule of thumb that anything over 100mm for solar work actually gains you nothing in terms of visible surface detail, mainly due to the atmosphere and often poor seeing due to the Sun itself heating the air and causing all sorts of turbulence etc.