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Totally Extreme Stargazing
July 18, 2015 | View ScopeAs far as stargazing goes it doesn’t get more extreme than looking at our own Sun. In this article i will go through the steps needed to safely look at the Sun through a telescope. I will also try and … Continue reading
How to Make a Solar Filter
July 15, 2015 | View Scope | One CommentThe summer time is not a great time for stargazing, the nights are very short and the it does not get dark until very late.
However I decided to use this as an opportunity to do some solar gazing.
It is a … Continue reading
Picture of the Week – October 15th
October 15, 2012 | View ScopeSolar flares are large explosions on the surface of the Sun, which can expel massive amounts of solar material from the suns surface. This explosion also create massive radio and gamma rays out into space. This can sometimes affect electrical … Continue reading