Charles S. Douglas 1923-1998

Photo Page #3 - KU Solar Workshop

Chuck talks to students.

Students involved in a special summer class at the University of Kansas spent the day at the "Winter Solar Observatory". Usually located in my front yard, on this hot summer day in 1997 we had a blue tarp to help ward off the near 100 degree heat. Here Chuck explains his h-alpha filter system that is attached to his Questar telescope. A small video camera feeds a signal to a vcr and tv monitor for easy viewing.

The front of the solar scope.

The cardboard shield attached to the front of Chuck's scope bears a quote from John Dobson.

Chuck and students.

Chuck points out some of the features of a Questar set up for white light observing during the workshop.

Chuck and his video h-alpha set-up.

Chuck adjusts the settings on the video camera shutter and notes the changes on the viewing screen.

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