I tend to agree on Jupiter. I suspect the apparent motion animation in SkySafari at that zoom level that close to the Sun is probably not accurate. Now we just need a 72 hour total eclipse so we can test that theory

Just thought of something I hadn't before. I wonder if the apparent motion of Jupiter would be significantly different from the vantage point of SOHO than Earth. It is at L1 which by my limited understanding should not present a different apparent motion from our own vantage point.

Hi Terry, Thanks for the reply. Before I posted I checked SkySafari and "played" the same timeline with all solar system objects visible. Jupiter is indeed in the neighborhood but its apparent motion is nothing like this object. It is awfully bright and the transit through the field is ver...

https://www.solarham.net/lasco.htm

Watch the past 72 hour video from LASCO C2 above. I’m not seeing anything that matches up to this bright object grazing our star on SkySafari. New comet?

It enters the LASCO C2 frame at 20210127 04:12 and exits at 20210131 10:00

Thank you all for the positive feedback. I very much appreciate it.

Seasons greetings solar friends. A beautiful weekend here in the US midwest for the winter solstice. I managed a pretty good imaging session yesterday despite the lowest possible angles. Happy holidays to you all!
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Wow Stu, that is just plain terrific. Now one of my favorites!

Wow Stu, that is just plain terrific. Now one of my favorites!

Happy birthday Alexandra!

Solid disks Mark. Love your readiness strategy!

Excellent set Pedro. Super sharp WL granulation.

Paul,
Congratulations! These are absolutely terrific animations. I always look forward to your efforts.

Hi Brian,
I really like the "melting" prominence in your first few h-alpha images. Also, that is a fantastic rainbow shot.
Regards,

Nice work Marty

Thanks for all you do Stephen.

Nice prom shots Eric.

I admire your get up and go attitude and especially your images Mark. Excellent FDs.

Alexandra, I love that black and white close up of 2740. That is one tangled knot. I have experienced similar mysteries with the stacking software. I for one rely on its 90% foolproof defaults but struggle when a sequence presents challenges because I haven't acquired sufficient cause and effect ins...

Great set Mark. I especially like the white light. Terrific resolution.

Awesome set Stu!

Good shots Marty. Clouded out here.

Superb images David.

I love that scope Phil! Beautiful work.

Nice shots Brian.

Exquisite detail Christian.