Guidelines For Solar Observation
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Guidelines For Solar Observation
The key to looking at the sun is following some guidelines to make sure your solar observation experience is not only safe, but enjoyable.
1. The first and most obvious rule to looking at the sun is to never look at it directly with the naked eye or any optical device without a solar filter.
2. Cover your finderscope to avoid any accidental opportunities to look through it during solar observation.
3. Firmly attach your solar filter to your telescope, taking care to make sure it has no gaps and will not come loose.
4. As added insurance for the stability of your solar filter, you can tape the flange of the filter to the edge of your telescope.
5. Start off looking at the sun by looking at sunspots. You'll be guaranteed a worthwhile experience every time – the atmospheric conditions of the sun can have varying effects on the sunspots.
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