Telescope Accessories: Solar Filters for Viewing the Sun

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Telescope Solar Filters

Check out the New Orion Telescopes!

Solar filters come in three major groups: full aperture, off-axis (reduced) aperture, and threaded:

Filter Type/Material Viewing Color of Sun
H-alpha (H-A) filter solar prominences, flares orange-red
White-light filter sunspots natural white
Glass   yellow-orange
Mylar   blue
Black polymer    

Alternatively, you may also consider purchasing a dedicated solar telescope - these have come down substantially in recent years. Solar filters can also be purchased to fit onto binoculars.

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