jonathan Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Thought I was being really clever by getting my new prescription as reactions with an ultra-clear coating, should be even better at the eyepiece... but completely forgot about solar observing.I discovered today, my first outing for a while with the solar scope, that the reactions soon turned dark when in the direct glare of the sun, even if I wasn't looking at it directly with my eyes. With such a clear blue sky and the sun so low this time of year, it was quite dazzling too and hard to avoid. I have a second pair which I could update the prescription in, so I may do this (no reactions, no ultra-clear coating)Didn't see much of interest in the end anyway (I observed without the glasses, my sight is good close-up), just lots of filaments today and a couple of spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ags Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 I find it better to observe without glasses, but then i don't have astigmatism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartjones Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 I can't use glasses when observing it just seems like i am too far away from the eyepiece. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 Must admit I prefer taking the glasses off when observing. Mind you, you feel a bit of a nut when you forget where you put them so you phone the wife on the mobile to ask her to come into the Garden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeSkywatcher Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I just cant get used to wearing glasses while observing. Ive tried it but dont like it. I dont really need them for observing though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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