What type of camera is needed for solar corona photography?

Click For Summary
SUMMARY

To photograph the solar corona effectively, a specialized CCD camera is essential, but the choice of telescope and filters is equally critical. Coronado scopes are specifically designed for solar imaging and are recommended for this purpose. Users must also install an occulting disk in the imaging train to block direct sunlight, which requires a telescope with tracking capabilities. The discussion emphasizes the importance of integrating the right equipment for successful solar corona photography.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of CCD camera specifications
  • Familiarity with Coronado solar telescopes
  • Knowledge of solar imaging techniques
  • Experience with installing optical components like occulting disks
NEXT STEPS
  • Research suitable CCD cameras for solar photography
  • Learn about the installation and use of occulting disks in coronagraphs
  • Explore the features of Coronado solar telescopes
  • Investigate solar imaging filters and their applications
USEFUL FOR

Astronomy enthusiasts, astrophotographers, and anyone interested in solar imaging techniques will benefit from this discussion.

Eleftheria
Messages
4
Reaction score
0
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?
 
Astronomy news on Phys.org
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.
 

Similar threads

Undergrad Which Main Sequence Stars Experience Hot Corona Phenomena Beyond G2?
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
1K
High School Photographing a solar eclipse with a smartphone (safely)
  • · Replies 25 ·
Replies
25
Views
3K
Undergrad Solar physics: coronal holes & sunspot cycles
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
High School How to prepare my camera for a solar eclipse
  • · Replies 42 ·
2
Replies
42
Views
8K
Graduate Thermal velocity of particles in the solar corona
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
Graduate COG calculation of diffracted spots on a camera
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
1K
Undergrad How do I properly plot the solar spectrum and handle the flux of Arcturus?
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
Undergrad Femto-photography Michelson Morley Interferometer thought experiment
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
1K
What Are Corona Rings on High Voltage Insulators?
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
1K
Optical Converting non-visible light to visible spectrum for photography
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11
Views
3K