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ASTRONOMY WITH YOUR SPOTTING SCOPE
A sp>otting scope is nothing more than a telescope that produces
correctly oriented images. That is why all Celestron spotting scopes
are so well-suited for looking around the Earth. But this in no way
limits the spotting scope to terrestrial use. On the contrary, the SS80
and C90 spotting scopes work well as astronomical telescopes for
observing the sky.
Observing the Sun
Although overlooked by many amateur astronomers, solar observa¬
tion is both rewarding and fun. However, because the Sun is so
bright, special precautions must be taken when observing our star so
as not to damage your eyes or your spotting scope. Never project an
image of the Sun through the telescope. Tremendous heat build-up
inside the opticai tube can damage the spotting scope and/or any
accessories attached to the spotting scope. To observe the Sun in
complete safety, use the proper Celestron solar filter.
• For the C90 Rubber Covered use Solar Filter #94132
• For the C90 Standard use Solar Filer #94161
• For the SS80 use Solar Filter #94180
These filters reduce the intensity of the Sun's light, making it safe to
view. With these filters you can see sunspots as they move across the
solar disk as the Sun rotates. In addition, you can see tiny grain¬
shaped structures called granules, which are convection cells on the
Sun. Be sure to cover the lens of the findetscope when observing the
Sun. This wili ensure that the findetscope itself is not damaged and
that no one looks through it accidentaily.
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