What type of camera is needed for solar corona photography?

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To photograph the solar corona, the choice of telescope and filters is more critical than the camera itself. Coronado scopes are specifically designed for solar imaging and are recommended for this purpose. A proper setup will require an installation of an occulting disk in the imaging train to block sunlight, which may necessitate a tracking telescope. The discussion also highlights the need for a suitable camera to work with a coronagraph, emphasizing the importance of compatibility with the telescope setup. Selecting the right equipment is essential for successful solar corona photography.
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I want to photograph the solar corona and I don't know what type of ccd camera I need to purchase.

Can anyone please help me?
 
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It isn't about the camera, it is about the telescope and filters you use. Coronado scopes are designed for viewing/imaging the sun: http://www.coronadofilters.com/


For the corona, I believe you will need to do your own installation of an object in the imaging train to block the light from the sun. That may be tricky and will probably require a scope with tracking.
 
Hello,
I only saw your reply yesterday russ_watters (Being Greek sometimes gives you the advantage of long summer vacation... :-p )
You see the thing is that I had the task of building a coronagraph for a specific telescope.
I've checked the diameter of my occulting disk and all, and it seems that the coronagraph could work. The problem is that I must find a camera to take some images using my coronagraph and I have no idea what kind of camera is suitable.
 

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