Cornado PST

[Sol12]

Hi my name is MIchael and am fairly new to Astronomy and have caught a interest in solar observing/imaging, however I am a little bit paranoid about my eyes, Are the H-Alpha telescopes made by Cornado totally safe? I am sure they are cause I know they are very popular. I am just paranoid LOL. Can I attach a DSLR to a PST? So basically I want to know are they idiot proof lol and come in the box ready to use?

Michael

[Peter Drew]

Michael, welcome to the forum. No worries on any account with the PST. You may need a Barlow lens to reach focus with a DSLR. 

[Pete Presland]

100% safe! i tried my DSLR on mine, but to be honest i found close ups on the individual proms more fun. it is definitely one of my most used pieces of astro equipment!

[choochoo_baloo]

I too find solar work very appealing!

[NGC 1502]

Hi Michael. I don't think you are paranoid, you only have one pair of eyes to last a lifetime.  About the only danger is sunburn, I wear a large brimmed hat.

Regards, Ed.

[Herbig]

Ha solar observing is with a PST IS SAFE. Been doing it for a couple of years now. To be honest I think it's best to use something with a high frame rate for solar imaging and then stack the AVI frames as you would do for Lunar imaging.