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Solar observing and imaging are one of the few astronomical activities that one can do during the daytime.  All that nature need provide is a clear sky.  As well, unlike many astronomical objects at night, the Sun is always there during the daytime.  Among the more interesting things to observe on the Sun are sunspots and solar prominences, both with their respective appropriate filters.
Observing and photographing the sun doesn't require either large aperture telescopes or high magnification.  The Meade ETX 90 andQuestar3.5" catadioptric scopes are ideal due to their light weight and small size.  In fact, for eclipse work, which usually requires travel half-way round the world, these scopes are ideal since they can easily be transported as carry-on luggage.
TheTotal Solar Eclipseof August 11, 1999 in Europe was a great opportunity for anyone interested in solar photography.  I observed it from  Bucharest, Romania with my Questar. 
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