How to buy a solar telescope @AZASTROGUY

Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 31 minutes ago

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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Links:
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:
Lunt solar products: luntsolarsystems.com/?rfsn=8727310.7de84a
My YouTube review of Lunt 40mm youtu.be/OEZMTBtrwcE
My YouTube review of Lunt 100MT youtu.be/4R1CYEFpwBQ

For Player One cameras and filters, I recommend AstroWorldTelescopes:
https://astroworldtelescopes.com?sca_ref=11939575.K06rkut1Vo

Link to sol searcher sun finder: bit.ly/4eZbSNh
Link to AM5, AM3 bit.ly/4bDc4Px
Link to TTS160 agenaastro.com/track-the-stars-tts-160-panther-alt-az-mount-visual-package.html
Link to Broadband filters agenaastro.com/solar-astronomy/white-light-solar-filters.html?rfsn=7540858.352184
Link to Daystar Quark agenaastro.com/solar-astronomy/white-light-solar-filters.html?rfsn=7540858.352184
Link to Solar Spectrum solarspectrumopticalfilters.com
Link to Coronado PST bit.ly/3LijvRF
Link to IMX174 solar camera: bit.ly/3XXimq0

Tutorial links:
My Youtube on how to capture satellite transits youtu.be/Bt7_LT353Q8
My Youtube on how to how to choose a solar camera youtu.be/8xrX1wqZmGc
My Youtube on how to how to capture AMAZING images youtu.be/t52-cWysetg
My Youtube on how to how to process AMAZING images youtu.be/9vhxo7Ou2LQ
My Youtube on how make solar animations youtu.be/-L4yHtkpVY4

Transit finder link transit-finder.com
SDO website sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov/data

"How to buy your first telescope" link to my website:
azastroguy.com/education-and-outreach/how-to-buy-your-first-telescope

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