[Leo.G (Leo)]

Thanks for the information Peter, I'll look into the Baader solar film.
A couple of questions:
Would an 80mm Megrez (original semi APO (whatever that means)) be a good size scope to play?
I have 80, 90, 102 and 152mm refractors, all a pain pointing directly overhead except for the short focal length Megrez.
I also have an 8" GSO reflector (f5) but it's focuser isn't great, a 5"Celestron reflector with a poorer quality focuser and an 8" GSO RC carbon which I think would have too large a central obstruction for the sun. It's good on the moon but not great for planetary and I think the same obstruction which impedes planetary would have the same issue for the sun.
I know, all probably stupid questions but I've wanted to do solar for ages because the sun is more visible more often than the stars locally (cloud).
I still have the little white clip on reflective screen which came with my Tasco 80mm refractor but I had issues trying to target the sun without risking damaging my eyes so I've never used it.


If I could get images 1/100th the quality of yours I'd be happy!