DIY Astronomer captures amazing images of the Sun!

Cosimo · 15 Jan 2010 at 08:47

Von Smallhausen said:
There was a thread recently which showed stars in comparison to others. Our Sun was tiny.

We are tiny.

kaiowas · 15 Jan 2010 at 09:02

floatindolphin said:
is that blue image when the sun has been turned off at night?

Duh. It's on standby. Would be black if it was off.

Skull · 15 Jan 2010 at 09:28

Does anyone have a video of what happens when you point a telescope at the sun? Is it the same as when you use a magnifying glass on an ant, only with the power of 10 billion hydrogen bombs?

PhillyDee · 15 Jan 2010 at 11:00

kaiowas said:
Duh. It's on standby. Would be black if it was off.

Lol

Skull said:
Does anyone have a video of what happens when you point a telescope at the sun? Is it the same as when you use a magnifying glass on an ant, only with the power of 10 billion hydrogen bombs?

Nope, and yes, Thats why you always check the scope on a piece of paper first. If the solar filters are damaged it can blind you.

Oh, and a word to anyone thinking of trying this -

You can get solar filters that screw into an eyepiece instead of covering the front lens - DO NOT USE THESE. They are dangerous and are prone to fracturing due to heat build up. They are easily damaged and if this happens you will be blinded. DO NOT USE THESE.

'Wes · 15 Jan 2010 at 11:03

simulatorman said:
We are tiny.

Holy ****, that sun is huge.