Philip's Sun Observer's Guide is a practical guide to observing the Sun with safety. Suited to beginner's and more advanced observers, this guide clearly explains the equipment that can be used - from pinhole cameras to telescopes, from spectroscopes to hydrogen-alpha filters. Includes detailed information on how and when to observe solar eclipses and has over 100 full-colour photographs and drawings throughout its 160 pages (including images sent back from spaceprobes).This is a practical guide to observing our 'home' star. There is huge fascination in observing the sun, and this text explains how straightforward - and safe - it can be to do so. Contrary to popular opinion, expensive equipment is not required, and the necessary safety procedures are easy to follow.