Solar observing is a great way to extend the pleasure of backyard astronomy into daylight hours. It can be one of the least expensive facets of amateur astronomy, but also one of the riskiest. A brief telescopic peek at the Sun without proper precaution can result in permanent eye damage. That said, let’s look at the best and cheapest ways to
safely view our star.
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