Solar viewing and safety
Looking at the Sun safely needs the right filter and a few rules. These guides cover both.
Solar Viewing and Safety Best Solar Filters for Telescopes: Three Options and the Safety Rules Three solar viewing options compared: filter film, a ready-made telescope filter and eclipse glasses, with the safety checks you must do before you use any of them. 8 min read · Updated Nov 7, 2026 
Solar Viewing and Safety How to View the Sun Safely With a Telescope: The Rules That Matter A plain guide to safe solar viewing: why the Sun injures eyes, which filters are safe, which gear to avoid, and a step-by-step routine for sunspots and eclipses. 8 min read · Updated Nov 6, 2026