Die Sonne – A Handbook for Amateur Astronomers

Die Sonne – a handbook for amateur astronomers

This comprehensive handbook by Jürgen Banisch and Oliver Smie introduces solar observing and imaging. It covers visible solar phenomena and explains how they can be studied with modern solar telescopes in white light and in the spectral lines of hydrogen and calcium. The authors describe different filter methods and explain which observing goals they suit.

Safe solar observing is a central topic. The book introduces protective and filtering approaches and explains their use. It also covers optical designs, equipment modifications, DIY projects and troubleshooting. The current edition has been expanded by 48 pages and discusses H-alpha and calcium filter solutions as well as solar telescopes from various manufacturers. This is a German-language specialist book for beginners and experienced solar observers.

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Solar observing always requires suitable protective filters installed correctly. This book does not replace the safety instructions supplied by the equipment or filter manufacturer.