Imaging the sun

[h107]

I feel like this is something that you never really see many threads on but is something I would love to have a go at at some point. Does anyone have any good advice for doing this? What kinda filters might I be looking at?

[Albir phil]

1 hour ago, h107 said:

I feel like this is something that you never really see many threads on but is something I would love to have a go at at some point. Does anyone have any good advice for doing this? What kinda filters might I be looking at?

Well you can use mylar filter sheet which you fit over your telescope objective,or over tube if it's a reflector, probably cheapest option, or a glass solar filter again fits over your objective,you would have to get the correct size f.or your scope, or but most expensive a Hershel wedge.All this is for white light images.If you are thinking Hydrogen Alpha imaging be prepared to dig deep into your pocket 

[Cornelius Varley]

14 minutes ago, Albir phil said:

Well you can use mylar filter sheet which you fit over your telescope objective,or over tube if it's a reflector, probably cheapest option, or a glass solar filter again fits over your objective,you would have to get the correct size f.or your scope, or but most expensive a Hershel wedge.All this is for white light images.If you are thinking Hydrogen Alpha imaging be prepared to dig deep into your pocket 

Not Mylar film which is obtainable in various forms. Baader AstroSolar film is designed for solar observing. Baader AstroSolar Safety Film ND 5.0 | First Light Optics . For solar imaging only use AstroSolar Photo Film OD 3.8 | First Light Optics . 

Not many threads ? Imaging - Solar - Stargazers Lounge

[h107]

6 hours ago, Cornelius Varley said:

Not Mylar film which is obtainable in various forms. Baader AstroSolar film is designed for solar observing. Baader AstroSolar Safety Film ND 5.0 | First Light Optics . For solar imaging only use AstroSolar Photo Film OD 3.8 | First Light Optics . 

Not many threads ? Imaging - Solar - Stargazers Lounge

My bad, totally missed the Solar threads. 

Thanks for the help.