Im NEW! Just spoke to Stephen on the phone.

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Im NEW! Just spoke to Stephen on the phone.

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Hello everyone,

I am new to the group and to solar observing in general. I have viewed the sun thru the standard glass filter but now that I have met Stephen at NEAF 2012 and had the chance to see his equipment I think I am hooked.
What I have is a very nice ES 127 and a very nice Stellarvue SV90T. I know that I need a Herschel Wedge. Right now its almost impossible to find one. I did manage to find the Lunt 1.25". I went ahead and ordered it as per Stephens suggestion seeing how difficult it is to find anything right now. So the 1.25 is coming soon but what else will I need? Also should I use my 127 or the 90 since its just a 1.25"? I may want to use it for imaging as well. I will take all your advice. HELP HELP, Thanks everyone!

I added a picture of the Super Moon and a picture of my "Leaking Light Observatory"


Bill E.

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well, now you're a solar nerd. :) Welcome


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Thanks Bill, There is a lot of great things to read on this site. I am looking forward to picking up on a few idea's.


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Hi Steve

welcome to that wonderful TOS free site. Have fun.

A wonderful observatory

You may want to get a continuum filter and or a deep red (705 nm TiO) filter in order to look trough the clouds ;)


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Welcome Steve, glad to have you! Enjoy the site!


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Welcome! I would use that wedge on whichever scope the seeing will support at any particular time...


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A very warm welcome :)

There is lots of info available in the Solar reference library, have a good look through that section. Most important, enjoy your new wedge :)

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Welcome Steve!


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