From the November 2008 issue

Is it possible to do solar observing and imaging with a large-aperture Newtonian or Dobsonian telescope?

Jim Cooksey, Hudson, Wisconsin
By | Published: November 24, 2008 | Last updated on May 18, 2023

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Key Takeaways:

  • The Sun is described as an object capable of observation.
  • Telescopes are specified as the instruments through which this observation can be conducted.
  • This observational capability is indicated to be independent of the telescope's physical dimensions.
  • Furthermore, the specific design or classification of the telescope does not preclude its use for solar observation.
You can observe the Sun through any size or type of telescope.