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by MapleRidge
Tue Mar 19, 2024 3:44 am
Forum: Sunlit Earth
Topic: First attempt at deep sky with the SeeStar
Replies: 4
Views: 103

Re: First attempt at deep sky with the SeeStar

Hi Alexandra...

Your deep sky first light images with the Seestar look good :bow

Lots of good suggestions from those using the scope, so I'm sure that with some guidance and more practice your will be posting more in the near future.

Brian
by MapleRidge
Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:07 pm
Forum: Total Solar Eclipse April 8 2024
Topic: Eclipse Kit
Replies: 4
Views: 123

Re: Eclipse Kit

Thanks Michael and best of luck with your eclipse expedition :bow

Where we are the eclipse starts mid morning, so don't think the meridian flip will be an issue but I'll have to watch where the tripos legs are setup to avoid the camera hitting one :shock:

Brian
by MapleRidge
Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:04 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Full Disc 18-03-2024
Replies: 8
Views: 101

Re: Full Disc 18-03-2024

Beautiful images Rainer and congrats on the SPoD too :bow

Brian
by MapleRidge
Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:03 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Full Disc 17-03-2024
Replies: 9
Views: 177

Re: Full Disc 17-03-2024

Superb FD images Rainer...well done :bow

Brian
by MapleRidge
Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:02 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Early Saturday Calcium 16th March
Replies: 22
Views: 413

Re: Early Saturday Calcium 16th March

Fabulous images Mark...well done :bow

Brian
by MapleRidge
Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:00 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: G Band better with the right kit!
Replies: 38
Views: 577

Re: G Band better with the right kit!

An excellent set of G-band images Nic...well done :bow

Good to read all the posts on the setups used with the filter to get the correct brightness.

Brian
by MapleRidge
Sat Mar 16, 2024 1:12 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: March 12 Full disk Set
Replies: 12
Views: 271

Re: March 12 Full disk Set

Mark, Franco, and Warren...

Thanks for your feedback guys, always appreciated :bow

Brian
by MapleRidge
Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:04 am
Forum: Sunlit Earth
Topic: i drank the kool-aid from the Seestar cup
Replies: 19
Views: 323

Re: i drank the kool-aid from the Seestar cup

Excellent images from the Seestar :bow

Brian
by MapleRidge
Thu Mar 14, 2024 10:09 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: March 12 Full disk Set
Replies: 12
Views: 271

Re: March 12 Full disk Set

Rainer, Alexandra, Arne, Kevin, Maurits, and Rich...

Thank you for your comments and feedback on Tuesdays session...always appreciated :bow

Brian
by MapleRidge
Thu Mar 14, 2024 4:25 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: March 12 Full disk Set
Replies: 12
Views: 271

March 12 Full disk Set

Good day everyone... I had clear skies most of Tuesday, so I started to do some imaging and made it through the full disk shots before the cloud rolled in. It only lasted 15-20 mins but I was pressed for time so I shut down the scope. All FD images were taken with the ASI1600MM camera. The fist imag...
by MapleRidge
Thu Mar 14, 2024 12:29 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Ha Sun on 11 March
Replies: 13
Views: 258

Re: Ha Sun on 11 March

James...

Oak sap/syrup would have to pass the squirrel test to see if it was palatable :lol:

Brian
by MapleRidge
Wed Mar 13, 2024 11:47 pm
Forum: Total Solar Eclipse April 8 2024
Topic: Eclipse Kit
Replies: 4
Views: 123

Re: Eclipse Kit

Hi Rainer... Thanks for the suggestion that there could be power at the resort...will keep an eye out for sources. We will do a reconnaissance on the first day to find the best spots to setup...open area without interfering trees during the eclipse, preferably on grass, and if power is available tha...
by MapleRidge
Wed Mar 13, 2024 5:10 pm
Forum: Total Solar Eclipse April 8 2024
Topic: Eclipse Kit
Replies: 4
Views: 123

Eclipse Kit

Good day everyone... I wanted to share my plans for the equipment I plan to take to Mexico for the Total Eclipse...25 days away and counting ;) I am going to primarily focus on using the DSLR (Ha modded 60D) and using my new Sigma 150-600mm zoom lens to record the event. I have a 130mm Baader film f...
by MapleRidge
Wed Mar 13, 2024 4:51 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Ha Sun on 11 March
Replies: 13
Views: 258

Re: Ha Sun on 11 March

Rich, James, Stuart...

Thank you all for your comments on the session...always appreciated :bow

Brian
by MapleRidge
Wed Mar 13, 2024 2:50 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Ha Sun on 11 March
Replies: 13
Views: 258

Re: Ha Sun on 11 March

Pupak, Alexandra, Arne and Mark...

Thank you all for you feedback n the session...very much appreciated :bow
we all depend on you for our breakfasts
Now the weight of the world is on my shoulders Alexandra ;)

Brian
by MapleRidge
Tue Mar 12, 2024 12:30 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Ha Sun on 11 March
Replies: 13
Views: 258

Re: Ha Sun on 11 March

Thanks Warren :bow

I like the cartoon too :lol:

Brian
by MapleRidge
Tue Mar 12, 2024 12:24 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Ha Sun on 11 March
Replies: 13
Views: 258

Ha Sun on 11 March

Good day everyone... Clear skies returned on Monday and with it more seasonable weather (and more sap to boil), and I was able to do some solar imaging over lunch and some deep sky after dark too. The disk offered many features which included many filaments and proms to go along with the big cluster...
by MapleRidge
Tue Mar 12, 2024 12:08 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: I am afraid it's a goner
Replies: 14
Views: 324

Re: I am afraid it's a goner

Too bad to see the condition of the camera Rich.

Reach out to ZWO...they are usually good about repairs but may vary depending on the age of the camera. Worth a try, and if you get another camera you might have a backup if they help you out.

Brian
by MapleRidge
Tue Mar 12, 2024 12:05 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Solar Newton N180/F7 test 11.03.
Replies: 17
Views: 386

Re: Solar Newton N180/F7 test 11.03.

Superb results Petr :bow

Brian
by MapleRidge
Mon Mar 11, 2024 1:31 am
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: 150mm/1200mm Ha Refractor Mod
Replies: 5
Views: 271

Re: 150mm/1200mm Ha Refractor Mod

Looks very impressive :bow

Welcome to the forum,

Brian
by MapleRidge
Mon Mar 11, 2024 1:27 am
Forum: SPoD Archive
Topic: Jet transit and 3599
Replies: 16
Views: 150

Re: Jet transit and 3599

Excellent images and transit capture Rich...well done :bow

Brian
by MapleRidge
Mon Mar 11, 2024 1:24 am
Forum: SPoD Archive
Topic: 3.3 Sol'Ex Spectroheliograph CAK/HA QUARK CAH/HA
Replies: 15
Views: 230

Re: 3.3 Sol'Ex Spectroheliograph CAK/HA QUARK CAH/HA

Superb images with the Sol'Ex Alexhy :bow

Brian
by MapleRidge
Mon Mar 11, 2024 1:22 am
Forum: SPoD Archive
Topic: Four Days in a Row! Sunspot Progression 2/25 - 2/28/2024
Replies: 19
Views: 69

Re: Four Days in a Row! Sunspot Progression 2/25 - 2/28/2024

Nice composition of the multi day captures Warren...well done :bow

Brian
by MapleRidge
Tue Mar 05, 2024 1:08 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: MArch 1st - Ha Session
Replies: 12
Views: 255

Re: MArch 1st - Ha Session

Stuart, Maurits, Mark, and Kevin...

Thanks for your feedback on the images, always appreciated :bow

Stuart, busy is an understatement but I keep repeating the process every spring :lol:

Brian
by MapleRidge
Mon Mar 04, 2024 3:42 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: MArch 1st - Ha Session
Replies: 12
Views: 255

Re: MArch 1st - Ha Session

Many thanks James :bow

Forecast isn't looking good till late in the week but things can change!

Brian
by MapleRidge
Mon Mar 04, 2024 12:11 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: MArch 1st - Ha Session
Replies: 12
Views: 255

Re: MArch 1st - Ha Session

Eric, Warren and Arne...

Thank you for your comments and feedback on the images...alway appreciated :bow

Brian
by MapleRidge
Sun Mar 03, 2024 2:53 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: MArch 1st - Ha Session
Replies: 12
Views: 255

MArch 1st - Ha Session

Good day everyone... I had clear skies from dawn til dusk on Friday and had a chance to image over my lunch hour. There was an abundance of Ha detail to view and image, with 8 large AR's and numerous filaments and prominances as well. The first images are the FD taken with the LS80T/LS75FHa/B1800Ha ...
by MapleRidge
Fri Mar 01, 2024 5:21 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: February 24th - Ha
Replies: 19
Views: 395

Re: February 24th - Ha

Hi James, yes you hit the nail on the head. Raw sap averages 2% sucrose out of the tree bu you need to remove enough water to get it to 66% sucrose to meet the 'offical' maple syrup standard. If you have it too dilute it doesn't store well and above 66% the sugar settles out of solution. the typical...
by MapleRidge
Fri Mar 01, 2024 1:09 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: February 24th - Ha
Replies: 19
Views: 395

Re: February 24th - Ha

Thanks Franco :bow I have enjoyed colder temps to work in during previous winters....this winter has been very mild and an 'on-off' pattern of cold and warm. Wednesday was an example of the wild swings we see more of...noon Wednesday was 14C, then a cold front blew through and the tempos dropped to ...
by MapleRidge
Fri Mar 01, 2024 2:23 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: February 24th - Ha
Replies: 19
Views: 395

Re: February 24th - Ha

Glad you like it James...enjoy !!!

Brian
by MapleRidge
Fri Mar 01, 2024 12:47 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: SUN February 29th
Replies: 11
Views: 296

Re: SUN February 29th

Superb WL images Richard :bow

Brian
by MapleRidge
Fri Mar 01, 2024 12:46 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sun FD in H-Alpha, CaK and Continuum February 17th 2024
Replies: 19
Views: 471

Re: Sun FD in H-Alpha, CaK and Continuum February 17th 2024

Really sharp set of images Arne...well done :bow

Brian
by MapleRidge
Fri Mar 01, 2024 12:44 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 27 February 2024
Replies: 13
Views: 307

Re: 27 February 2024

Superb animation Ralph :bow

Brian
by MapleRidge
Fri Mar 01, 2024 12:41 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol from the 25th of February 2024.
Replies: 14
Views: 320

Re: Sol from the 25th of February 2024.

Awesome collection of images Eric...well done :bow

Brian
by MapleRidge
Fri Mar 01, 2024 12:39 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: AR3590 55 minute animation Up n Over Down Under
Replies: 9
Views: 279

Re: AR3590 55 minute animation Up n Over Down Under

That is an amazing animation Peter :bow

Brian
by MapleRidge
Fri Mar 01, 2024 12:37 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sunday Sunshine 25th February
Replies: 15
Views: 310

Re: Sunday Sunshine 25th February

These are superb images Mark...well done :bow

Brian
by MapleRidge
Fri Mar 01, 2024 12:35 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: February 24th - Ha
Replies: 19
Views: 395

Re: February 24th - Ha

Thanks everyone...appreciate all for all of the kind words for dad and the family :bow

Trying to get back on schedule around home and work now and full speed in the sugar bush so I'm exhausted ;)

Brian
by MapleRidge
Fri Mar 01, 2024 12:29 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sun FD in H-Alpha February 26th 2024
Replies: 12
Views: 318

Re: Sun FD in H-Alpha February 26th 2024

Superb images and presentation Arne...well done :bow

Brian
by MapleRidge
Wed Feb 28, 2024 3:48 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: February 24th - Ha
Replies: 19
Views: 395

Re: February 24th - Ha

My thanks to all who posted comments and feedback...always appreciated :bow James, we had a large turnout on Monday at the visitation and I saw former neighbours that I hadn't seen in over 40 years too. No tears, just reminiscing, reacquainting and honouring dads involvement in the community. Now th...
by MapleRidge
Mon Feb 26, 2024 12:19 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sun:Cak-White light-H-alpha:from Oleg in UKRAINE
Replies: 367
Views: 54633

Re: Sun:Cak-White light-H-alpha:from Oleg in UKRAINE

Superb images Oleg :bow

Brian
by MapleRidge
Mon Feb 26, 2024 12:18 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: February 24th - Ha
Replies: 19
Views: 395

Re: February 24th - Ha

James, Warren, and Mark...

Thanks for your feedback, always appreciated :bow

Brian
by MapleRidge
Mon Feb 26, 2024 1:25 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: February 24th - Ha
Replies: 19
Views: 395

February 24th - Ha

Hi everyone... Saturday presented clear skies after a cold front moved through...overnight low was -16C but it held around -12C most of the time I was at the scope before lunch. Seeing was very poor and as a result I only imaged wit the DS Lunt LS80T/LS75FHa/B1800Ha solar scope. The first image is a...
by MapleRidge
Mon Feb 26, 2024 1:14 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Recent Images
Replies: 5
Views: 162

Recent Images

Good day everyone... I wanted to post a thanks to all who have been submitting images/animations and observing reports over the past days. The activity has been amazing and despite several clear days I have been limited in my free time to go to the scope, but great to follow it all here :bow Funeral...
by MapleRidge
Sat Feb 24, 2024 3:08 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 19 February - Multi Filters
Replies: 19
Views: 442

Re: 19 February - Multi Filters

Thanks very much Rainer, always appreciate your feedback :bow

Brian
by MapleRidge
Fri Feb 23, 2024 4:13 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 19 February - Multi Filters
Replies: 19
Views: 442

Re: 19 February - Multi Filters

James, Stuart, Shawn, and Ala...

Thank you for your kind words and support...very much appreciated :bow

Brian
by MapleRidge
Thu Feb 22, 2024 1:05 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 19 February - Multi Filters
Replies: 19
Views: 442

Re: 19 February - Multi Filters

Nic, Kevin, and Arne...

My thanks to you for your condolences and feedback on the images...much appreciated :bow

Brian
by MapleRidge
Wed Feb 21, 2024 1:39 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 19 February - Multi Filters
Replies: 19
Views: 442

Re: 19 February - Multi Filters

Thank you all for your comments on the images and best wishes on the sad news.

Take care,
Brian
by MapleRidge
Wed Feb 21, 2024 3:43 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Full Disc 19-02-2024
Replies: 15
Views: 435

Re: Full Disc 19-02-2024

Excellent disks Rainer and always great to see your imaging setup too :bow

Brian
by MapleRidge
Wed Feb 21, 2024 3:42 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Full Disc 20-02-2024
Replies: 7
Views: 207

Re: Full Disc 20-02-2024

Superb WL and Ha images Rainer...well done :bow

Brian