Abstract: A viewing device adapted to support an imaging device includes a panel defining an imaging aperture to facilitate a capture of an image, by a camera sensor of the imaging device, of solar phenomena, and a viewing window to facilitate a view, by one of the human eyes, of the solar phenomena. The viewing window is arranged distally from a first longitudinal end of the panel relative to the imaging aperture and is arranged laterally offset from the imaging aperture. The viewing device also includes an optical filter attached to the panel and arranged covering the viewing window to filter parasitic light rays, and an engagement member adapted to releasably engage with the imaging device and retain the imaging device with the panel such that the camera sensor is aligned with the imaging aperture. The viewing device uses an authentication identification to eliminate the risk of counterfeiting and preserve safety.

Abstract: A viewing device adapted to support an imaging device includes a panel defining an imaging aperture to facilitate a capture of an image, by a camera sensor of the imaging device, of solar phenomena, and a viewing window to facilitate a view, by one of the human eyes, of the solar phenomena. The viewing window is arranged distally from a first longitudinal end of the panel relative to the imaging aperture and is arranged laterally offset from the imaging aperture. The viewing device also includes an optical filter attached to the panel and arranged covering the viewing window to filter parasitic light rays, and an engagement member adapted to releasably engage with the imaging device and retain the imaging device with the panel such that the camera sensor is aligned with the imaging aperture. The viewing device uses an authentication identification to eliminate the risk of counterfeiting and preserve safety.

Abstract: A satellite communication network includes one or more satellites and multiple ground stations, or ground stations. An originating ground station receives an Internet communication, determines when a satellite will be within range, and transmits a stream of data packets including part or all of the communication to the satellite when in communication range. The satellite either forwards the data packets to another satellite, or determines when a destination ground station will be in sight and transmits the data packets to the destination ground station when in range.

Abstract: A satellite communication network includes one or more satellites and multiple ground stations, or ground stations. An originating ground station receives an Internet communication, determines when a satellite will be within range, and transmits a stream of data packets including part or all of the communication to the satellite when in communication range. The satellite either forwards the data packets to another satellite, or determines when a destination ground station will be in sight and transmits the data packets to the destination ground station when in range.