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Telescope Solar Filters
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 |
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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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