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What special equipment is needed to photograph the sun?
I have just seen some photos of the sun which someone did from their own backyard.
Not sure what sort of equipment he used, but what could I use to photograph the sun with my DSLR? I have a Nikon ...
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Why don't usual pictures of Sun show any protuberance or explosions?
I was just looking at this picture :
http://i.imgur.com/69in3.jpg
and wondered why no Corona or trace of the little explosions on the surface of the Sun are visible ...
How should the Sun be ...
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What do I need to know before attempting to photograph Venus in transit?
This Tuesday will be the last chance to view Venus in transit for the next 100+ years, so I'm planning to make the most of it. I'd also like to capture what I see for posterity, but this type of event ...
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How to take photos of a solar eclipse without damaging one's eyes or camera?
This upcoming May parts of the USA will experience a solar eclipse. So this leads to me wondering how you photograph the sun/solar eclipses and ensure that you do not damage the camera (or your ...
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Will I hurt my camera if I take a picture of the Sun? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Can the sun damage the camera sensor? Under what conditions?
Title says it all...can taking a picture of the sun damage any of the components? And along the same lines, ...
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How to photograph a partial solar eclipse?
There will be a partial solar eclipse tomorrow visible from Europe, Africa, Asia. I'm looking for photography tips. Looking for ideas for a typical amateur photographer but also for someone having a ...
