Re: [ATM] Advice on Solar scopes/observation

[Joe <nss@mwt.net>]

The Absolute Best Solar dedicated Scope I ever made was a 4.25"  f-15 Newt.

While that doesn't sound all that un-usual,,  the difference was,  None 
of the mirrors were coated.  Well with aluminum,,  They were with anti 
reflection coatings.

I first made it plain,  with bare mirrors.  But  at lower powers  it was 
a bit still too bright.. Under HIGH powers it was great,  But  at powers 
where you could see the whole sun at one time,, it was a tad too 
strong.  And  even a "Moon"  filter,, or other neutral density filter 
was still needed.

Then I tried anti reflection coatings and it was  PERFECT!

I had the best views of the sun with this scope.

Joe from Wisconsin.
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