H-alpha Sun 2020-9-23

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H-alpha Sun 2020-9-23

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Hello,

I present you a picture of the sun in H-alpha taken on September 23, 2020 at 11:06 GMT.
Equipment : Refractor 1800/204 with Istar Optical Lense + ERF filter + Lunt 80 double stack + BF1800 + barlow x3 + ZWO 174.

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Re: H-alpha Sun 2020-9-23

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Outstanding! Incredible resolution. The magnetic field spreads the spicules out like downdrafts do to grass in a field.


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That is Lovely! Gorgeous processing and I love the softness of the entire chromosphere.


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Wow! That's a nice one, Olivier. shows the activity extremely well.

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Great shot!


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Post by EGRAY_OBSERVATORY »

Hi Oliver,
As that as Phil and James have said, what an outstanding image showing so much incredible detail.
Got to be one of the best of this AR...

Thanks for sharing
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Splendid detail in that shot!

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Wow!! that indeed is a perfect shot, beautiful composition and processing :bow :bow :bow

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A beautiful image, great resolution

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Post by Rusted »

Thank you for sharing your beautiful and amazing image! Congratulations! :bow

I put your gorgeous image beside what I had previously considered my "best" result for the day:

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Your image is the work of a Great Master at the height of his powers. :bow

Mine is "Finger painting for absolute beginners." :oops:

I obviously have a great deal to learn about the subtleties of processing! :lol:


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Re: H-alpha Sun 2020-9-23

Post by LeoD »

Hi, Oliver
as to me, it's ideal processing, great detailing with DS!
thanks for posting
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