by Max Whitman
Our Sun is undoubtedly a celestial subject that once viewed, can alter the manner you think about it in the future. Instead of only being that bright area above our heads that is much too intense to be looked at, it transforms into a mystifying burning sphere that is always heating up as well as illuminating our home, and its energy and nearness can be cherished. Still, many people do not think of the Sun when they look for observable objects, despite it remaining the single brightest object present in our sky, mainly because it's only about in the daytime as opposed to the evening hours.
The Sun is really a superb source of enjoyment for amateur astronomers once the proper precautions are practiced to guarantee that no injury to the observer's vision occurs. Simply gazing at the Sun while using the human eye alone probably will cause lasting sight damage, and trying to observe it by means of binoculars or a telescope really just isn't safe as this could cause blindness very rapidly. Luckily there are several other safer ways to view the Sun which permit one to view the Sun's highly dynamic surface.
When you are viewing the Sun you may very well discover one of its far more fascinating phenomena, the sun spots that reside on its outer surface. These darkish sections are actually areas that are cooler compared to most of the Sun's exterior. They are brought on by magnetic field activity located at these particular areas preventing heat transfer by means of convection. Sunspots are an active phenomena, emerging and disappearing while lasting for hours to months at a stretch. The biggest spots are recognized to be 50,000km allowing them to be readily viewed via a telescope with a proper filter.
Gazing directly at the Sun is not safe, yet nonetheless there are actually 3 basic methods to view the Sun, which are considered safe, besides advanced equipment which is only available in observatories or astronomical satellite equipment. The first one is pinhole projection. This is achieved by making a tiny hole in to a piece of paper or a card and then positioning it directly in between Sun and a second blank sheet. The sunlight coming from the Sun will now project through the little opening and create an image on the white surface that is harmless to view.
The next way is to project images with an optical aid. Using this method is much like the last, apart from instead of making use of a paper having a little opening, a set of binoculars or a telescope is pointed at the Sun so the image shall be focused out the eye piece onto the white page instead. Make certain not to look at the Sun with the telescope or the binoculars while you are aimed at the Sun as it will certainly destroy the eyes. The last technique is to use solar filters that are obtainable for your telescope and even to start using a solar telescope which are specifically designed for observing the Sun risk-free.
For those of you who are interested in learning more about stargazing as well as the <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/?Guidelines-for-Selecting-a-Telescope&id=6605423">best telescopes</a> available today be sure to check out www.stargazingtonight.com, a complete <a href="http://www.amazines.com/Advice/article_detail.cfm/3421802?articleid=3421802">guide to the stars</a> for those who are interested in learning more about space and astronomy.
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Title: Viewing the Sun the Right Way
Author: Max Whitman
Email: dannybstewart@gmail.com
Keywords: stargazing,astronomy,telescopes,space,science,technology,education,leisure,outdoors,hobbies,activities,advice,solar system,recreation
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Category: Hobbies
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