F-HUNTERS OBSERVING CAMPAIGN

Are you an amateur of solar observations? Do you have equipment suitable for safe solar observations? Are you interested in solar astrophotography and image processing techniques? Are you amazed by majestic power of solar flares and eruptions? Do you want to contribute to the database of amateur observations dedicated solely to these explosive phenomena in solar atmosphere? If you answered “yes” to at least some of these questions, participate in F-HUNTERS observation campaign and start your hunt for flares today!

F-Chroma Observing Guide

NOTE. conducting observations of the Sun one should always keep in mind that solar observations of any kind are potentially dangerous and could cause a high risk of severe inures. One should applied extraordinary safety measures and precautions in order to avoid eye damages leading even to complete and unrecoverable blindness! All observers of the Sun in visual domain should strictly follow general safety rules stated below.

You should keep in mind and observe following rules:

• never look straight on the Sun without appropriate and reliable eye protection – you could become blind instantly.

• never look straight on the Sun through any telescope, binoculars or any other optical device, even if they are fitted with some not tested and not certified “solar filters” or “dimmers”. Direct telescopic observations of the Sun could be made by well trained observers only, applying appropriate and tested instruments.

• even if you are an experienced observer of the Sun, always check your instruments before the observations, putting a special attention on a selection and installation of the right filters and light attenuators.

Safety Guide

PROJECTION METHOD

SOLAR FILTERS

How to observe for F-Chroma?

INTRODUCTION TO SOLAR PHOTOGRAPHY

ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY FOR SCIENCE: GUIDELINES

DSLR TUTORIAL

CAMERA TUTORIAL