Make a Solar Finder: How to point out the obvious.

This article from Sky & Telescope provides instructions on how to make a solar finder, a device that helps astronomers aim their telescopes at the Sun. The article explains that aiming a telescope at the Sun can be difficult due to its brightness and small size, so a solar finder is necessary for accurate targeting. The author describes a simple design using a short piece of PVC pipe with a hole in the front and a translucent screen on the back. The article also mentions a commercial product called the "Sun Geometer" for those who prefer not to make their own finder. The author emphasizes the importance of having a reliable finder for viewing events like a solar eclipse. [Extracted from the article]