Interested in solar

[inapottingshed]

Thinking that observing time can be increased, I'm interested to try solar observation. At this stage, I don't want to run to the expense of a dedicated solar scope, but would like to achieve worthwhile and interesting images. Can someone recommened any of the various filters that are available? I have a 72mm refractor, and a 4" refractor. Safety is paramount as children will be observing too. Appreciate any comments and advice.

[Merlin66]

Not in the Ha league, but a good Baader solar film and a continuum filter (green) wiil give you good views of white light features like sunspots etc.

[Capricorn]

Read that Pulsar Optics do solar filters for some scopes.

One type is the mylar film, the other is I think coatings on glass. The pictures they have show them as "yellowish" in colour.

Cannot recall the price of the mylar ones but the glass ones are £58

I do not have one and neither have I seen them but a person I work with has one on a Meade ETX-90 and says it works fine.

Will point out that Pulsar, ScopesnSkies are the same and people have posted of problems with ScopesnSkies.