Introduction

What is the solar safety warnings for telescopes?

What is the solar safety warnings for telescopes?

Warnings:
• Never use this telescope (or its viewfinder) to look directly at or near the sun. Viewing the sun can cause instant and irreversible eye damage.
• Do not leave telescope unattended at any time. Untrained adults or children may not be familiar with the correct operating procedures.
• Do not point the telescope at the sun even when you are not looking through it. This will cause internal damage to the telescope.
• Handle telescope with care. Rough handling may knock the internal optical components out of alignment.