Most camera shops will make a killing over Christmas, most of these telescopes are useless, do not be tempted by comments
like 500x magnification, low power is far better, you will be far better off buying a good pair of binoculars, seek advice from your local club
That does not have a vested interest in selling telescopes
Largest solar flare ever recorded. 4th November 2003 at 1904 This occured on the rim of the Sun and was not Earth directed
28th October 2003.The 3rd most powerful solar flares ever recorded erupted from giant sunspot 486 at approximately 1110 UT. The X17-category explosion caused a strong and ongoing solar radiation storm.
