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cshahar

Stunning details David!

-Charles

cshahar

Thank you so much everyone. I appreciate the encouraging comments.

Alexandra, penumbral details in fact are how I judge the levels of sharpness and resolution of an image. They are also a good reflection of seeing conditions.

-Charles

cshahar

These images were taken on the 7th of October, except for the last one which was acquired on the 6th (worth scrolling down for). The seeing on the 7th was highly variable, whereas on the 6th it was excellent. These are stitched mosaics and single framed shots. The variable seeing prevented me from d...

cshahar · Re: The sun on Oct 7, 2016 Exceptional details Lou! -Charles

Exceptional details Lou!

-Charles

cshahar

Alexandra, your prom animation blew me away. I love the fact that you are getting both disk and prom details. I was thinking of doing the same for future prom work. However, it only works for the brighter proms.

-Charles

cshahar

Amazing detail Frederic! The filter seems to be exceptional. These are rather expensive but worth the price for the dedicated amateur!

-Charles

cshahar

Really nice Mike! I actually enjoy getting plane transits, and yours is top notch. Great looking proms and disk details as well.

-Charles

cshahar

Hi: I am afraid that I don't have the same level of mechanical skills as some of the people on this forum. So how exactly do I doublestack on the Quantum? I have an old PST (with the glass and etalon a bit rusted) that can be used. Do I extract the etalon from the unit? Are there threads on the etal...

cshahar

Some interesting images Phil. Very nice results.

-Charles

cshahar

Lovely filament Jim!

-Charles

cshahar

Wow Mike. The scale does put things in perspective!

-Charles

cshahar

Incredibly sharp detail. Excellent result!

-Charles

cshahar

Very well done. Quite a dramatic rendition!

-Charles

cshahar

This prom is a real beauty and your timing is impeccable Mike.

-Charles

cshahar

Really dramatic Mike. Very nicely rendered. Wish I had a crack at the proms today...

-Charles

cshahar

Just when I thought you couldn't possibly register any more detail on the solar disk... you surprise me.

-Charles

cshahar

Hi Everyone: I have a 0.4A Quantum PE and I was thinking of refurbishing to get it upgraded to a 0.3A. I was a little concerned that seeing might be an even more critical factor when imaging with a 0.3A filter. Double stacking would give me the option of being able to go back to the original wavelen...

cshahar

Thank you everyone. I really appreciate it!

Mike, it was your help that basically got me started. I am very much grateful for that!

Alfred, I use a 127mm ES refractor, a .4A Daystar Quantum filter, a 4X Powermate, and Hinode solar guider.

-Charles

cshahar

Wow. Your full disks always leave me gasping!

-Charles

cshahar

Alfred, the closeups are exceptionally lovely!

-Charles

cshahar

Excellent images... sharp and detailed. The full disk is wonderfully textured!

-Charles

cshahar

Fantastic images Brian. Quite delicate and not over-done. I think you have captured the ethereal quality of these aurora quite well. The Bid Dipper is the icing on the cake!

-Charles

cshahar

Nicely done Paul. Your image certainly hints of the dynamic nature of this AR. I like the fact that you didn't over-expose the plage area.

-Charles

cshahar

Really nice Peter. I use these kind of shots to inform my own imaging strategies, as I cannot see a full disk with my setup.

-Charles

cshahar

These are superb Phil, and quite sharply delineated too.

-Charles

cshahar

Well captured Ted. Very lovely image!

-Charles

cshahar

Wow. These proms are very dramatic. Really well caught Ted!

-Charles

cshahar

These images are really good. The closeups are dramatic! I also like your color palette!

-Charles

cshahar

Fantastic Matt. Much, much better than nothing.

-Charles

cshahar

Wow. These images are spectacular. Simply stunning!

-Charles

cshahar

Very nice detail. Really love it. I know how much work goes into this type of animation! Regarding even illumination across frames, I have a technique which I would be glad to share when I get home from work and access my Photoshop.

-Charles

cshahar

So inspiring. One of these days I am going to gather enough courage and take the plunge with an ISS transit. Great stuff!

-Charles

cshahar

These are exceptional. I am amazed at the level of detail you get for your FDs. I hope I don't keep sounding redundant!

-Charles

cshahar

Exceptional details. I have an ADC, but also a tilt adapter. I'll stick with what works for now, but good to know!

-Charles

cshahar

Wow. That takes a lot of talent to record! I wish I had half of yours.

-Charles

cshahar

Lovely details Mark, particularly for the conditions.

-Charles

cshahar

Really nicely done. The h-alpha closeups are impressive!

-Charles

cshahar

These images and animations were taken on the 24th in excellent seeing (at least 4/5). I finally had a chance to process them. I find the animation of the filament quite interesting.The second animation is of the AR itself. Both these animations comprise 95 frames, taken over 47.5 minutes. Both may ...

cshahar

Fantastic images Lou. I really like the color palette in the first one. The filament images are dramatic as well.

-Charles

cshahar

Lovely images Mike, particularly the last one. The prom reminds me of a slow-motion milk drop. I know what you are saying about opportunities. I make extra efforts to take advantage of them, but my sessions always feel a bit rushed because of it.

-Charles

cshahar

Spectacular detail Eric!!

-Charles

cshahar

Great sunrise sequence Derek!

-Charles

cshahar

Wow! Absolutely spectacular! Good choice of foreground object.

-Charles

cshahar

Really nice to see the sun in different wavelengths Brian. The h-alpha shots are great. You also captured some faint proms really nicely!

-Charles

cshahar

You always present high quality results Roger. This one is no exception.

-Charles

cshahar

Wow Bill. Very sharp for moderate conditions. I have a feeling that what you call moderate is more than acceptable for my location.

-Charles

cshahar

Thanks Mark. I really like variety in solar images. This one seems to have also come out quite sharp in a moment of excellent seeing.

-Charles

cshahar

Actually, pretty good David! But I know what you mean about the difficulty of achieving good focus in poor seeing. Been there.

-Charles

cshahar

These are really lovely Eric. What I wish mine would look like if I ever attempted FDs.

-Charles

cshahar

Still quite impressive Bill. But it is always difficult when you compare it to what's possible in ideal seeing.

-Charles

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