Solar filters come in three major groups: full aperture, off-axis (reduced) aperture, and threaded.
Alternatively, you may also consider purchasing a dedicated solar telescope - these have come down in price in recent years. Binocular solar filters are also available.
- Filter Type
- Viewing
- Color of Sun
 
- H-alpha
- solar prominences, flares
- orange-red
 
- Full-aperture glass
- general
- yellow-orange
 
- Off-axis glass
- general
- yellow-orange
 
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