This tutorial explains everything you need to know about buying a solar telescope, whether for visual or imaging use. I cover broadband, hydrogen alpha, and calcium K wavelengths. I explain what you can expect to see, and what you should expect to spend. I discuss the pros and cons of all major suppliers.

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This tutorial covers a lot of ground, and I refer to a number of other tutorials and products. Click on the links provided to learn more. In some cases these are Affiliate links. This takes you directly to the manufacturers website. You will not pay more, but I may earn a small commission if you buy something. I appreciate your support!

Product links:

Links to Lunt Products:
40mm https://tidd.ly/4aA4YM5
80mm https://tidd.ly/460hT8p
100mm https://tidd.ly/3xT8tis
130mm https://tidd.ly/45Xh6Fv
Herschel wedge https://tidd.ly/465tfbh
Calcium K https://tidd.ly/3Wtr0M1
Zoom eyepiece https://tidd.ly/4bEcvt4
My YouTube review of Lunt 40mm    • Lunt 40mm review  
My YouTube review of Lunt 100MT    • Lunt 100MT product review  

Link to sol searcher sun finder: https://bit.ly/4eZbSNh
Link to AM5, AM3 https://bit.ly/4bDc4Px
Link to TTS160 https://agenaastro.com/trackthestar...
Link to Broadband filters https://agenaastro.com/solarastronom...
Link to Daystar Quark https://agenaastro.com/solarastronom...
Link to Solar Spectrum https://solarspectrumopticalfilters.com/
Link to Coronado PST https://bit.ly/3LijvRF
Link to IMX174 solar camera: https://bit.ly/3XXimq0

Tutorial links:
My Youtube on how to capture satellite transits    • How to Capture an ISS Solar Transit  
My Youtube on how to how to choose a solar camera    • How to Choose a Solar Camera  
My Youtube on how to how to capture AMAZING images    • How to capture AMAZING solar images (...  
My Youtube on how to how to process AMAZING images    • How to process AMAZING Solar images  
My Youtube on how make solar animations    • How to make solar animations  

Transit finder link https://transitfinder.com/
SDO website https://sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov/data/

"How to buy your first telescope" link to my website:
https://www.azastroguy.com/education...


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