Sunshine 30th October 2021

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Sunshine 30th October 2021

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First sunshine for a couple of months :hamster: and the start of the season in the bedroom observatory :)

This time I tried the ZWO ASI174 with the PSTs but used a 2x barlow to try and get the sampling a bit better. No Newton's rings which was a bonus but I did have to take two images and stitch together. I seem to have a blurred bit to the right of the Halpha pic, there must be something not straight. Overall I was very pleased. Still not happy with my Baader K line filter though, I need to buy a second hand one and compare it to this one as I have never been able to focus properly through it. Anyone got one for sale?

Image2021-10-30 CaK solar disc by Alexandra Hart, on Flickr

Image2021-10-30 CaK solar disc f colour by Alexandra Hart, on Flickr

Image2021-10-30 Halpha solar disc by Alexandra Hart, on Flickr

Image2021-10-30 Halpha solar disc f colour by Alexandra Hart, on Flickr

ImageSun_111252_30_10_2021_f colour by Alexandra Hart, on Flickr

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Re: Sunshine 30th October 2021

Post by Carbon60 »

Hi Alexandra,
I was driving through Cheshire earlier on my way home and thought of you as the Sun was shining through large gaps in the clouds. I thought you’d be imaging :)

Lovely images showing lots of activity. The bedroom observatory works well. :)

I have a Baader K-line I’d be more than happy to lend you for as long as you need.

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Re: Sunshine 30th October 2021

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I think these are excellent images and the prom has come out very well showing the big one. Not quite so many small proms as recent, but a good example of the activity.

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Very nice work Alexandra. I am so happy you have gotten to see the Sun. Thanks for the views. I am under clouds today and weakend from my dental procedure yesterday.

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Re: Sunshine 30th October 2021

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Very nice Alexandra.
Thought I was missing out with having to wait 2 weeks between my solar fixes.


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Nice to see you got some sun today Alexandra and your image look great :bow

Thant is a nice prom that looks to be in the process of lifting off !

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Re: Sunshine 30th October 2021

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Beautiful as always Alexandra! I hope to be on here more often now that our star is becoming more photogenic.

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Very nice work on all accounts, Alexandra. And thanks for the fine view that I did not get today.

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A great FD session Alexandra with a lot of details and contrast.


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These are fabulous, Alexandra. Very rich in detail and sharp. I am always very impressed by what you can get out of your PST.

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Re: Sunshine 30th October 2021

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Thanks everyone for a the kind comments, I'm looking forward to the winter PST months again :)

Thanks Stuart, I may just take up your offer :) nothing better than a direct test to prove one way or the other. I owe you some stamps too :oops:

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Re: Sunshine 30th October 2021

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Good to see some images from you again, Alexandra!

A very nice collection! Hope the Sun stays with you!

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