Preparing for Solar Eclispe Preparing for Solar Eclispe Prep Day Saturday, August 19, 2017 0 139 Today I prepared and did a dry run using my DSLR and White-light filter setup. Although the results are not spectacular, this set up will be perfect for the Solar Eclipse.
Daystar Calcium H-Line Quark Review Daystar Calcium H-Line Quark Review Calcium H Line Sunday, July 16, 2017 0 351 Daystar has been busy working on new improved products to release to the public who have an interest in Solar imaging and visual observing. About a year following the release of Daystar's HA Quark is the Calcium H-Line Quark, which shares a few design attributes of their other quarks. Lets find out how it performs and is it worth the money..
Convert Your Camera Quark Convert Your Camera Quark Regular Quark Monday, July 10, 2017 0 352 If you are in the market for a Daystar Quark and having difficulty in choosing between a Camera Quark or regular Eyepiece Quark, this article is for you. Read more
Solar Back Focus Set Up Solar Back Focus Set Up Get more In Focus Thursday, July 6, 2017 0 535 This is my setup and how I achieved back focus on my Solar imaging and visual system. Read more
Solar Continuum Solar Continuum July Herschel Wedge Saturday, July 1, 2017 0 342 The morning started rough and it got worse from there, I managed a couple white light continuum images before suffering heat stroke. Here is what I captured. Read more
Solar Grab and Go Solar Grab and Go Getting some Sun for Summer Wednesday, June 28, 2017 0 469 Summer makes me happy with the extended daylight, warmth and opportunity to explore the universe with my Telescopes. This year I put together an awesome setup that is near perfect to suit my 3... Read more
Stellarvue SV80 Access Review Stellarvue SV80 Access Review Super ED APO Friday, June 16, 2017 0 1047 Stellarvue SV80 Access Telescope. This new Stellarvue SV80 Access mm telescope will be a nice addition to my solar setup as well as my night time Astronomy for low to medium power... Read more
DayStar Camera Quark Review DayStar Camera Quark Review Solar HA Solution? Thursday, June 8, 2017 0 1489 I have been into Solar viewing and imaging for a few years. I find it more enjoyable than the night time Astronomy because the sun is ever changing and day to day has new features appearing. In... Read more
Lunt vs Badder Solar Wedge Which Has Better Image Quality Lunt vs Badder Solar Wedge Which Has Better Image Quality
Solar Imaging Sept 19 2015 Sunday, September 20, 2015 Solar Imaging Sept 19 2015 This morning started out kind of iffy, meaning the cloud coverage was thin and wispy but the weather called for mostly sunny skys. So, I ask myself, do I feel lucky? well do I?
Solar H-Alpha for June 22 Large Solar Flare Images Monday, June 22, 2015 Solar H-Alpha for June 22 Large Solar Flare Images Almost a month to the day since my last Solar Imaging run, and I can tell you today was HOT and humid, 90 degrees with 85% humidity.
Lunt vs Badder which is the better Made Solar Wedge Saturday, June 20, 2015 Lunt vs Badder which is the better Made Solar Wedge Whether you are buying your first solar wedge or white filter or adding accessories to your setup, everyone wants the same thing - great quality, functionality, versatile, ease of use and a great price. Here today we look at two different solar wedges with a different approach for...
Solar H-Alpha May 23 Saturday, May 23, 2015 Solar H-Alpha May 23 Early start this morning, waking to a big blue sky with minimal clouds. Weather was pleasant and not too humid or hot. Nice May weather.