Search found 844 matches

by cshahar
Sun Jan 07, 2018 10:34 am
Forum: Solar Astronomy Shop and Swap
Topic: Daystar 0.28A (0.3A) Quantum PE H-Alpha solar filter
Replies: 4
Views: 4894

Re: Daystar 0.28A (0.3A) Quantum PE H-Alpha solar filter

Thanks Mark. I am hopeful someone will see that very thing,

-Charles
by cshahar
Sat Jan 06, 2018 11:54 pm
Forum: Solar Astronomy Shop and Swap
Topic: Daystar 0.28A (0.3A) Quantum PE H-Alpha solar filter
Replies: 4
Views: 4894

Daystar 0.28A (0.3A) Quantum PE H-Alpha solar filter

Daystar 0.28A (0.3A) Quantum PE H-Alpha solar filter . The flagship H-Alpha filter at Daystar. This filter goes the deepest into the H-Alpha wavelength and is of professional (research-grade) quality. The details on the solar disk are phenomenal, both visually and photographically. All warranties f...
by cshahar
Thu Oct 19, 2017 3:41 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Question Regarding Seeing Conditions & Time of Day
Replies: 6
Views: 1034

Re: Question Regarding Seeing Conditions & Time of Day

Thanks everyone. This is very helpful!

-Charles
by cshahar
Wed Oct 18, 2017 8:16 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Question Regarding Seeing Conditions & Time of Day
Replies: 6
Views: 1034

Question Regarding Seeing Conditions & Time of Day

Hi Everyone: This year was a bust for me regarding solar imaging. I moved twice in 3 months, for reasons ranging from flooding in my apartment to an unhinged neighbor. I decided to buy a house rather than continue renting. There were more considerations than just astronomy that went into my decision...
by cshahar
Mon Jul 10, 2017 6:52 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: AR12665 C8 white light image
Replies: 12
Views: 2803

Re: AR12665 C8 white light image

The filaments are quite differentiated, and the granulation is superbly rendered.

-Charles
by cshahar
Wed Jul 05, 2017 7:03 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Solaractivity 27.06.2017 in H-Alpha Refractor 230mm
Replies: 14
Views: 2740

Re: Solaractivity 27.06.2017 in H-Alpha Refractor 230mm

So impressive. Your images are always stunning. I really admire the contrast and sharpness of your instrument!

-Charles
by cshahar
Wed Jul 05, 2017 2:38 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 4th July prom's
Replies: 7
Views: 1666

Re: 4th July prom's

Nice capture of some very delicate details!

-Charles
by cshahar
Wed Jul 05, 2017 2:36 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Midweek Sunrise
Replies: 5
Views: 1082

Re: Midweek Sunrise

Looks like the teardrop effect. Great images!!

-Charles
by cshahar
Wed Jul 05, 2017 2:33 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol from the 2nd and 3rd of July 2017.
Replies: 6
Views: 1210

Re: Sol from the 2nd and 3rd of July 2017.

Amazing detail Eric. The texture is lovely.

-Charles
by cshahar
Wed Jul 05, 2017 2:32 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 5 Jul 17 - 430/10nm imaging (New images added on 6 Jul)
Replies: 16
Views: 3261

Re: 5Jul17 - 430/10nm imaging with C8 + ARIES ERF

Very impressive detail!

-Charles
by cshahar
Wed Jul 05, 2017 2:29 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: My site has been a washout... global warming?
Replies: 6
Views: 1389

Re: My site has been a washout... global warming?

Really Lou? Well, that is a revelation. I can understand why the cost is so prohibitive for both, given the meticulous manufacturing process required! I might have a couple of questions for you regarding solar imaging with the 9.25. Perhaps on private message?

Charles
by cshahar
Wed Jul 05, 2017 2:51 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: My site has been a washout... global warming?
Replies: 6
Views: 1389

Re: My site has been a washout... global warming?

Lou, my ERF is from AiryLab. They had a run recently. I am sure they are of excellent quality, but they don't come at all cheap. I think he has one left for the 9.25. I am sure the Daystar one was more reasonably priced, and I would be very curious to find out how the two perform! Yes, good seeing i...
by cshahar
Wed Jul 05, 2017 2:43 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: A subjective test of the Daystar 250mm ERF
Replies: 7
Views: 1552

Re: A subjective test of the Daystar 250mm ERF

I'd like to find out more. Will call my contact there!

-Charles
by cshahar
Wed Jul 05, 2017 1:24 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: A subjective test of the Daystar 250mm ERF
Replies: 7
Views: 1552

Re: A subjective test of the Daystar 250mm ERF

Amazing detail Lou! I didn't know that Daystar manufacturers such large ERFs. I don't see it on their site. Was it custom made? Is it off axis?

-Charles
by cshahar
Tue Jul 04, 2017 7:28 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: My site has been a washout... global warming?
Replies: 6
Views: 1389

My site has been a washout... global warming?

From Montreal... record rainfall for spring and the summer is just a continuation. I just spent an extended time in India this spring, but apparently did not miss anything weather-wise. I am having my Daystar quantum refurbished, and hopefully will get it back next week. In the meantime, I have a Ba...
by cshahar
Tue Jul 04, 2017 7:24 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: June 25th Session
Replies: 13
Views: 2147

Re: June 25th Session

Lovely shots Brian. I am glad you are getting some imagining done. The weather has been horrendous from my site, a couple of hundred miles to your north.

-Charles
by cshahar
Tue Jul 04, 2017 7:19 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Saturday Sun 1st July '17
Replies: 9
Views: 1699

Re: Saturday Sun 1st July '17

Really nice details in those disks Stu!
by cshahar
Tue Jul 04, 2017 7:15 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: CPC925 Shots from July 2 & 3, 2017 w Bonus Animation
Replies: 11
Views: 1924

Re: CPC925 Shots from July 2 & 3, 2017 w Bonus Animation

I just got an ERF for a 9.25, so this is a real treat to see. Great details and fine action that you've caught Nick.

-Charles
by cshahar
Tue Jul 04, 2017 7:13 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Amazing prom eruption at lunchtime
Replies: 19
Views: 2934

Re: Amazing prom eruption at lunchtime

Interesting and intricate details. Really lovely to see.

-Charles
by cshahar
Tue Jan 24, 2017 8:31 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol from the 22nd of January 2017.
Replies: 8
Views: 943

Re: Sol from the 22nd of January 2017.

Fantastic detail here Eric! Really well done.

-Charles
by cshahar
Tue Jan 24, 2017 8:28 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: More sunspots
Replies: 9
Views: 1619

Re: More sunspots

Wow. Absolutely stunning. The detail is incredible.

-Charles
by cshahar
Mon Nov 14, 2016 4:01 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: Herschel Wedge With an SCT
Replies: 3
Views: 3510

Re: Herschel Wedge With an SCT

Thank you both. This is very helpful!

-Charles
by cshahar
Sun Nov 13, 2016 11:54 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: Herschel Wedge With an SCT
Replies: 3
Views: 3510

Herschel Wedge With an SCT

Hi Everyone:

I was wondering whether I can use a Baader or AP Herschel Wedge with a 9.25 SCT and a full front-mounted ERF? I would like to image solar granulation in WL. Or would a front mounted white light filter be preferable?

Thanks!

Charles
by cshahar
Sat Nov 12, 2016 2:02 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: The whole sun on Nov 10, 2016
Replies: 6
Views: 1407

Re: The whole sun on Nov 10, 2016

Lovely full disk. The texture is amazing despite the absence of major activity.

-Charles
by cshahar
Fri Nov 11, 2016 2:56 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: SM40 FD 11/11/16
Replies: 8
Views: 1686

Re: SM40 FD 11/11/16

Fantastic detail David, despite the quiet sun. There seems to be traces of Newton Rings, or am I seeing things?

-Charles
by cshahar
Fri Nov 11, 2016 2:51 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: A few from this morning. - 10 Nov. 2016
Replies: 7
Views: 1421

Re: A few from this morning. - 10 Nov. 2016

Love the detached prom!

-Charles
by cshahar
Thu Nov 10, 2016 7:52 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Old Ha solar images taken between Aug et November with the C8
Replies: 9
Views: 1614

Re: Old Ha solar images taken between Aug et November with the C8

Amazing details Christian. Very impressive!

-Charles
by cshahar
Thu Nov 10, 2016 1:37 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Solar proms on 10 Nov
Replies: 6
Views: 1278

Re: Solar proms on 10 Nov

Really nice John. Great assortment of proms. With the disk being quiet, the proms provide all the drama.

-Charles
by cshahar
Thu Nov 10, 2016 1:34 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sun Enhanced
Replies: 10
Views: 1513

Re: Sun Enhanced

Lovely scenes Derek. That snake image is amazing! Was that in the wild, and if so, how close did you get?

-Charles
by cshahar
Thu Nov 10, 2016 2:14 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Prom Animation in Poor Seeing
Replies: 7
Views: 1266

Prom Animation in Poor Seeing

Here is a very brief prom animation taken Tuesday in fairly poor seeing. I always hesitate to present sub-par work here. But since I will be on hiatus likely till late March, this might be my last opportunity! Please click for sharper view.

-Charles
by cshahar
Thu Nov 10, 2016 2:00 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Tuesday Sunrise
Replies: 9
Views: 1369

Re: Tuesday Sunrise

Wow. That bird shot at lower left is amazing!!!

-Charles
by cshahar
Thu Nov 10, 2016 1:58 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Better seeing than usual on Nov 7
Replies: 11
Views: 1806

Re: Better seeing than usual on Nov 7

Wow! These images are stunning Lou!

-Charles
by cshahar
Thu Nov 10, 2016 1:57 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol from the 6th of November 2016.
Replies: 11
Views: 1663

Re: Sol from the 6th of November 2016.

Absolutely superb. Lovely details and textures.

-Charles
by cshahar
Thu Nov 10, 2016 1:56 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Saturday Sun 5th Nov.
Replies: 10
Views: 1571

Re: Saturday Sun 5th Nov.

Really high quality images Stu, with a subtle touch as I mentioned before!

-Charles
by cshahar
Thu Nov 10, 2016 1:55 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: November 6th - Ha Session
Replies: 13
Views: 1868

Re: November 6th - Ha Session

Very nice Brian! The proms are particularly interesting. The full disks are very finely textured.

-Charles
by cshahar
Thu Nov 10, 2016 1:52 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Solar Images from 05NOV2016 JSM
Replies: 12
Views: 1644

Re: Solar Images from 05NOV2016 JSM

Great prom shot! I like the irregular, branching nature of its structure.

-Charles
by cshahar
Thu Nov 10, 2016 1:51 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: wishful thinking on Nov6
Replies: 8
Views: 1277

Re: wishful thinking on Nov6

Lou, exceptional details. Really like your processing.

-Charles
by cshahar
Thu Nov 10, 2016 1:50 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Inverted image Nov 5th
Replies: 11
Views: 1731

Re: Inverted image Nov 5th

This is lovely Franco. The texture is interesting, but it is the filaproms which really enhance the scene.

-Charles
by cshahar
Thu Nov 10, 2016 1:47 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Snuck a Session In Before the Deep Freeze
Replies: 10
Views: 1511

Re: Snuck a Session In Before the Deep Freeze

Thanks everyone. Much appreciated. Derek, you are a lucky man. I much prefer warm weather to cold.

-Charles
by cshahar
Tue Nov 08, 2016 4:38 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Snuck a Session In Before the Deep Freeze
Replies: 10
Views: 1511

Snuck a Session In Before the Deep Freeze

I thought my season was over, but predictions of its termination were premature. Well, the temperature was around 0 to 2º Celsius. My hands got numb over the course of the session (I should get some hand warmers). Since there were no major sunspots to speak of, I concentrated on proms. The sun was s...
by cshahar
Sun Oct 23, 2016 8:06 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Rays and the Sun or Raise and the Son
Replies: 7
Views: 1099

Re: Rays and the Sun or Raise and the Son

Really nice collection Derek.

-Charles
by cshahar
Sun Oct 23, 2016 8:05 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Hooray - another sunny Sunday, 16 October 2016
Replies: 15
Views: 2143

Re: Hooray - another sunny Sunday, 16 October 2016

Excellent images Matt. The details in the first are superb!

-Charles
by cshahar
Sun Oct 23, 2016 8:02 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: just a small production 21 october
Replies: 6
Views: 1208

Re: just a small production 21 october

Wow! Some spectacular prom images Paul!

-Charles
by cshahar
Sun Oct 23, 2016 8:01 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Natures Spectrum and Cloud
Replies: 5
Views: 970

Re: Natures Spectrum and Cloud

Very lovely Derek. You capture the subtle hues really well.

-Charles
by cshahar
Sun Oct 23, 2016 8:00 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: The Sun 22 October 2016 white light
Replies: 3
Views: 754

Re: The Sun 22 October 2016 white light

A lovely full disk despite the quietude!

-Charles
by cshahar
Thu Oct 20, 2016 6:31 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: The sun on Oct 19, 2016
Replies: 12
Views: 1750

Re: The sun on Oct 19, 2016

Exceptional details Lou. I can always expect high quality work from you!

-Charles
by cshahar
Wed Oct 19, 2016 2:17 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Quick Sunset
Replies: 5
Views: 929

Re: Quick Sunset

Stunning images Derek. Very ethereal looking.

-Charles
by cshahar
Wed Oct 19, 2016 2:15 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Full disks 19th October
Replies: 8
Views: 1450

Re: Full disks 19th October

Really nice Robert. I love the comparisons of different wavelengths. The Ha in particular is grand!

-Charles
by cshahar
Wed Oct 19, 2016 2:14 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: A quick SM40 FD between crashes 19/10/16
Replies: 7
Views: 1261

Re: A quick SM40 FD between crashes 19/10/16

Ouch David! The image came out great though.

-Charles
by cshahar
Wed Oct 19, 2016 2:12 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sunday Full Disk - 16th October
Replies: 9
Views: 1371

Re: Sunday Full Disk - 16th October

Fantastic details Mark! Very inspiring for me to try a full disk.

-Charles