Questions tagged “solar photography”

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Why is viewing the Sun through a telescope dangerous if a telescope can't increase surface brightness?

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2y ago

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Can a Nikon D5600 stop down the aperture for focusing on the sun, or do I need to use Live View?

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2y ago

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Can a 720nm IR filter safely be used to photograph the Sun with an iPhone 14 Pro?

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3y ago

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Is Baader AstroSolar ND 3.8 safe for solar photography at 500–3000mm?

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4y ago

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How are photographs of the ISS transiting the Sun planned and captured so precisely?

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5y ago

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What kind of hydrogen-alpha filter is needed for safe solar photography, and can I use a regular astronomy H-alpha filter?

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6y ago

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Is it safe to record video of the sun with a DSLR if I use a solar filter?

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6y ago

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Is it dangerous to look at the sun through a DSLR viewfinder?

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6y ago

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Is an ND100000 filter safe for photographing a solar eclipse on a mirrorless camera?

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6y ago

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What filter do I need to photograph the Sun safely with a DSLR and telephoto lens?

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8y ago

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Why do eclipse photos with a 100,000 ND filter show a purple haze?

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9y ago

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Can I stack ND filters to equal a stronger ND filter, and is that safe for solar photography?

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9y ago

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Can I use a strong ND filter instead of a solar filter for photographing a solar eclipse?

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9y ago

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How do I avoid ghost reflections when photographing the Sun through a solar filter?

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9y ago

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How can I make the Sun fit better on the sensor with a 2000mm SCT and DSLR?

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9y ago

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Can a very long pinhole tube give enough resolution to photograph the Sun on an APS-C DSLR?

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9y ago

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How do I fit a 58mm solar filter to Nikon lenses with different filter thread sizes?

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9y ago

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What does sun damage on a camera sensor look like?

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10y ago

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Is there an industry standard for how much intense light an image sensor can safely withstand?

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10y ago

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Can I photograph a Mercury transit at 200mm on APS-C using UV and ND filters instead of a solar filter?

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10y ago

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