Solar Telescopes

Solar telescopes are specially designed to observe the Sun safely using dedicated filters or specialised optical systems. Unlike standard telescopes, they allow you to study fascinating solar features such as sunspots, prominences and surface detail while protecting your eyesight.

Never observe the Sun with a standard telescope unless it is fitted with a properly designed solar filter. Looking at the Sun without suitable protection can cause permanent eye damage.

Best For

• Solar observing

• Sunspots

• Solar prominences

• Educational astronomy

• Daytime observing

Advantages

• Safe solar viewing when used correctly

• Observe activity on the Sun in real time

• Suitable for imaging and outreach

• Fascinating daytime astronomy

• Available in white-light and Hydrogen-alpha designs

Things to Consider

Different solar telescopes reveal different aspects of the Sun. White-light telescopes are ideal for observing sunspots, while Hydrogen-alpha systems reveal dramatic surface activity such as prominences and filaments.

Is a Solar Telescope Right for You?

If you're fascinated by our nearest star and would like to enjoy astronomy during the day, a dedicated solar telescope offers a unique observing experience that's unlike any other branch of amateur astronomy.