November 23 2021 Observations

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November 23 2021 Observations

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Session time is from 16:05 until 16:46 UTC. Clear skies with just below average seeing. The temperature is a cold 36F ( 2.2C )


Coronado SolarMax II 60 DS. 16x and 25x ( Ha )
The most noticeable objects on the Ha solar disc is the two dark filaments in the southern hemisphere. The largest of these looks like an open-mouthed worm complete with feet!

There are 4 visible disturbances in the chromosphere today. Only one is easy to see and it's a new one in the SE quadrant that is visible as a plage. AR12896 in the SW is visible but takes a close look to see. AR12897 in the NW is only slightly easier. Both appear as low contrast plages. I also see a slight disturbance in the chromosphere in the NE near the limb. It's northern extremities contain a single fairly easy filament.

As far as prominences go the easiest and most detailed one I can see in double-stack is on the SE limb. I can see a couple of voids in it. I see another without too much difficulty on the NE limb that shows some mottling. The rest are fainter and the GONG CT image shows more than I can see in double-stack.


Orion 70mm Solar Telescope. 25x and 50x ( WL )
I can see four areas of disturbance on the solar photosphere. AR12896 in the SW and AR12897 in the NW appear only as single small spots. Nothing more. A new active region in the SE shows 4 tiny spots/pores to my eye. The SDO HMIc 2K image shows 5. I can see faculae surrounding them. I can also see a patch of faculae very close to the NE limb.

The fine granulation of the photosphere is visible today.



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Re: November 23 2021 Observations

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Good report James and you saw the newbie which hopefully will build-up as it leaves the S.E.Limb

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James, thanks for the report.
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Nice report james, and nice to see pictures of the scopes.

I got up at 3.30am again this morning for a spot of mooning, but despite a forecast of clear skies it was foggy, hoping for more opportunities later in the week maybe... Keep these reports coming because I don't think i'll be seeing the sun for a while yet...


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Be careful what you say Mark as that "mooning" could be taken other ways, albeit in the fog would at least be safer... :roll: :o :D :lol: :bow

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EGRAY_OBSERVATORY wrote: Wed Nov 24, 2021 12:20 am Be careful what you say Mark as that "mooning" could be taken other ways, albeit in the fog would at least be safer... :roll: :o :D :lol: :bow

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marktownley wrote: Tue Nov 23, 2021 8:51 pm Nice report james, and nice to see pictures of the scopes.

I got up at 3.30am again this morning for a spot of mooning, but despite a forecast of clear skies it was foggy, hoping for more opportunities later in the week maybe... Keep these reports coming because I don't think i'll be seeing the sun for a while yet...

My scope setups are simple, but they work well for visual use. I am way overdue to image. I need to find the time and it's harder to do in the cold of winter. I envy you folks who have observatories! :mrgreen:


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Re: November 23 2021 Observations

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Thanks for your report James, there will be no solar or dark sky imaging for me for a while,. We are in the midst of a La Nina which will last for at least 2 months. Right now we have been getting record rainfall, storms and a few tornados.

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Thanks for the update James.


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Great report James :hamster:
"largest of these looks like an open-mouthed worm complete with feet!" do you caterpillar :)

Wow! Martin, was that a photo from your house :shock:

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Alexandra. Caterpillar 🐛, yes!

Martin. That’s gotta be scary!! 🌪


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Wow! Martin, was that a photo from your house :shock:

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that it was almost upon us till one of my sons rang up and told us. The twister missed us by about 3 miles.

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Martin, that's certainly too close for comfort!


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James, great description and nice photo. At 16:05, our local time, it is already starting to get dark.

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Thanks Ivan. As far north as you are I bet your days are rather short.

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