IT'S A GOOD TIME to be an observer of the Sun. Not only is the solar cycle ramping up, but we're about to be treated to a solar eclipse this month, even if it will only be partial for most people. It's also a good time to take stock of your Sun-observing gear and to think about any upgrades you have in mind before inventories possibly run low. This is why the Altair Imaging Ready 2-inch Solar Herschel Wedge V2 caught my eye.
I've been using front-mounted, white-light solar filters for more than two decades, and while
