Solar Telescope
Solar Telescope

 

Code Number: 8D20.45

Demo Title: Solar Telescope

Condition: Excellent

Principle: Solar Observations

Area of Study: Astronomy

Equipment: 

Solar Telescope with Lenses and Heavy Tripod.

Procedure:

See also: 6A70.22 in Optics.

Place the solar telescope on the heavy tripod and aim at the sun using the internal sighting mechanism as a guide.  Insert the desired eye piece and look at the sun.  The telescope has a special filter integrated into the mechanism that allows you to look at the sun safely in the H-Alpha region of the spectrum.  This gives you a very clear view of the solar surface and sunspots, solar granulation, prominences, and other phenomenon when the filter is adjusted properly.

References:

  • Václav Šebelík, "Exploring the Sun's Journey Through Solargraphy", TPT, Vol. 63, #5, May 2025, p. 373.
  • Daniel W. Rickey, "A 3D-Printed Solar Telescope for Students", TPT, Vol 63, #4, April 2025, p. 250
  • Jay M. Pasachoff, "Resource Letter SPh-1: Solar Physics", AJP, Vol. 78, #9, Sept. 2010, p. 890.
  • Albert Juergens, "Compact Solar Camera", AJP, Vol. 48, #4, April 1980, p. 273.
  • Wallace A. Filton, "A Solar Telescope for the Classroom", AJP, Vol. 38, #3, Mar. 1970, p. 391.