Hi All,
After almost a month since imaging last, the urge to capture the new region of activity was too great to ignore. Seeing and clouds were uncooperative but it did not matter much. What surprised me was how much the sun's position had changed over the last month. I had to lug the equipment quite a ways to clear the trees this time of year but I was motivated to get something.
Three shots were taken that I wanted to show. All using the 6" Mak, Solar Spectrum, and PGR GX camera. I do hope this region turns into something good.
Phil
Sept. 22, 2020
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Re: Sept. 22, 2020
Excellent results, Phil!
Thanks for sharing.
Valery
Thanks for sharing.
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Re: Sept. 22, 2020
Phil,
I know what you mean about the sun's changing position. Now I am able to use my back deck only in the mornings to just after noon. Afterwards it is in the shade from all the trees in my backyard. It's only going to get worse as winter approaches and well before the solstice is here I will be setting up in my front yard. Summertime is certainly the easiest time to observe from my place. I am gonna miss it. And no more just putting on a pair of shorts before grabbing the scopes. Now it will be suiting up in thick clothing to stand the cold.
Very nice images. In the first and last one the sun looks nearly as furry as my cats. The middle one shows that faint prominence superbly.
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I know what you mean about the sun's changing position. Now I am able to use my back deck only in the mornings to just after noon. Afterwards it is in the shade from all the trees in my backyard. It's only going to get worse as winter approaches and well before the solstice is here I will be setting up in my front yard. Summertime is certainly the easiest time to observe from my place. I am gonna miss it. And no more just putting on a pair of shorts before grabbing the scopes. Now it will be suiting up in thick clothing to stand the cold.
Very nice images. In the first and last one the sun looks nearly as furry as my cats. The middle one shows that faint prominence superbly.
James
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Re: Sept. 22, 2020
I am very glad you got motivated to take these Phil and they are stunning like James said, as furry as cats but minutely detailed.
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Re: Sept. 22, 2020
Hi Phil,
Great images.
Great images.
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Re: Sept. 22, 2020
Thank you Phil. Your efforts proved to be very fruitful with fabulous images of the new AR yesterday and that prom.
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Re: Sept. 22, 2020
Thank you all for the very nice comments, a motivation boost as well. I hope to get another chance to image this one but with better seeing conditions.
James, I hope to have at least two more months of shorts weather here.
Phil
James, I hope to have at least two more months of shorts weather here.
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Re: Sept. 22, 2020
Excellent images, Phil. Lovely views of the new active region and beautiful prom.
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