Solar Observer's Handbook (A Guide to Beginners)

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The Solar Observer's Handbook is for the casual backyard astronomer whose been thinking of doing solar observing but needs to know how to do so safely. This guided tour will help you to learn the basics of viewing the closest star to Earth and protect your eyesight while doing so.

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