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by pedro
Mon Nov 20, 2017 1:51 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Nov 17th - Short Session
Replies: 10
Views: 1380

Re: Nov 17th - Short Session

Great FD image Brian in spite of the clouds. Sometimes I also have to wait for a clear patch in the sky
by pedro
Mon Nov 20, 2017 1:26 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Today's SUN (20171119) FD images
Replies: 9
Views: 1366

Re: Today's SUN (20171119) FD images

Thanks Alexandra

The weather during the weekend was great (good seeing and good transparency, day & night)
by pedro
Mon Nov 20, 2017 12:13 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Today's SUN (20171118) BIG proms
Replies: 10
Views: 1471

Re: Today's SUN (20171118) BIG proms

Thanks Alexandra

I'm hopping for some train this week, fingers crossed, we need it
by pedro
Mon Nov 20, 2017 8:38 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Today's SUN (20171119) FD images
Replies: 9
Views: 1366

Re: Today's SUN (20171119) FD images

Thanks a lot guys (Stu & Brian)

It will star raining next Wednesday, we need the rain desperately

best regards
by pedro
Sun Nov 19, 2017 6:13 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Today's SUN (20171119) FD images
Replies: 9
Views: 1366

Re: Today's SUN (20171119) FD images







Observatories (DJI Inspire one)
by pedro
Sun Nov 19, 2017 3:17 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Today's SUN (20171119) FD images
Replies: 9
Views: 1366

Re: Today's SUN (20171119) FD images

Thanks Franco & Mark

The weather here is superb, still no rain

Check out a few drone images obtained today (Inspire one)

Image
OBSERVATORIES (DJI INPIRE ONE)
by pedro
Sun Nov 19, 2017 1:45 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Today's SUN (20171119) FD images
Replies: 9
Views: 1366

Today's SUN (20171119) FD images

Today's SUN (20171119) FD images WEBLINK: http://re.apaaweb.com/sun_h_alpha_2017-11.html http://re.apaaweb.com/solar_imaging_session_20171119-01.jpg IMAGING SETUPS http://re.apaaweb.com/observatories_DJI4_20171118.jpg OBSERVATORIES (DJI PHANTOM 4) http://re.apaaweb.com/sun_LUNT60_20171119_GS3-U3-28S...
by pedro
Sun Nov 19, 2017 10:10 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Today's SUN (20171118) BIG proms
Replies: 10
Views: 1471

Re: Today's SUN (20171118) BIG proms

Thanks Matt & Mark

Yes Matt, here it is (it was hidden in the previous post)

Image
SUN (20171116) H-alpha PROMS (09:30 UTC). LUNT152, B3400, Barlow X1.6, PGR GRASSHOPPER 3 GS3-U3-28S4M
by pedro
Sat Nov 18, 2017 10:06 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sun 2017.11.18 Refractor 228 (Halfa/Cak image)
Replies: 6
Views: 1220

Re: Sun 2017.11.18 Refractor 228 (Halfa/Cak image)

Outstanding HR images Alessandro, fantastic work
by pedro
Sat Nov 18, 2017 10:02 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Today's SUN (20171118) BIG proms
Replies: 10
Views: 1471

Re: Today's SUN (20171118) BIG proms

Thanks Brian
by pedro
Sat Nov 18, 2017 7:41 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Today's SUN (20171118) BIG proms
Replies: 10
Views: 1471

Re: Today's SUN (20171118) BIG proms

Thanks Franco
by pedro
Sat Nov 18, 2017 6:33 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Saturday Sunless Sunrise
Replies: 6
Views: 925

Re: Saturday Sunless Sunrise

beautiful shots Derek, thanks
by pedro
Sat Nov 18, 2017 4:21 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Today's SUN (20171118) BIG proms
Replies: 10
Views: 1471

Today's SUN (20171118) BIG proms

Today's SUN (20171118) BIG proms WEBLINK: http://re.apaaweb.com/sun_h_alpha_2017-11.html http://re.apaaweb.com/solar_imaging_session_20171118-01.jpg IMAGING SETUPS http://re.apaaweb.com/sun_LUNT152_20171118_GS3-U3-28S4M_HaX16_proms_mosaic-01.jpg SUN (20171118) H-alpha PROMS (09:30 UTC). LUNT152, B34...
by pedro
Fri Nov 17, 2017 6:56 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Today's SUN (20171116) + new (vintage) scope
Replies: 9
Views: 1634

Re: Today's SUN (20171116) + new (vintage) scope

Thanks a lot Stu

best regards
by pedro
Fri Nov 17, 2017 10:01 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Today's SUN (20171116) + new (vintage) scope
Replies: 9
Views: 1634

Re: Today's SUN (20171116) + new (vintage) scope

Thanks guys

Lou: My first telescope had also a similar mount (1973). It is a 4" Royal Astro reflector (Japan) and I still have it

This Tasco is similar to the Unitrons (OTA and focuser). It is a good performer and I will use it to image the sun as well
by pedro
Thu Nov 16, 2017 4:42 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Today's SUN (20171116) + new (vintage) scope
Replies: 9
Views: 1634

Re: Today's SUN (20171116) + new (vintage) scope

Thanks Alexandra and Raf

Alexandra: Vintage scopes are usually from the 70 and 80. You should check out Dave Trott's YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtDW0- ... qQXKXqRkbg
by pedro
Thu Nov 16, 2017 1:25 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Today's SUN (20171116) + new (vintage) scope
Replies: 9
Views: 1634

Today's SUN (20171116) + new (vintage) scope

Today's SUN (20171116) + new (vintage) scope WEBLINK: http://re.apaaweb.com/sun_h_alpha_2017-11.html Check out a few FD images of the sun. A new AR is coming around the limb Check out also a few images of a new (vintage) refractor I bought yesterday for 100£ (TASCO 10K 80/1200). You might have guess...
by pedro
Wed Nov 15, 2017 9:22 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol from the 14th of November 2017.
Replies: 4
Views: 775

Re: Sol from the 14th of November 2017.

Great DS FD images Eric

A new AR is finally coming around the limb...

abrazo
by pedro
Tue Nov 14, 2017 5:52 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Return of the Full Disk - 12th November
Replies: 7
Views: 1134

Re: Return of the Full Disk - 12th November

Great FD shots. I will be using a LUNT50 soon (belonging to a friend).

My experience with double stack (I have two SM40) is not great

Please keep us posted regarding the LUNT50
by pedro
Mon Nov 13, 2017 10:07 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sunday PST fun from the bedroom
Replies: 12
Views: 2146

Re: Sunday PST fun from the bedroom

Great FD images Alexandra, the BIG prom is there
by pedro
Mon Nov 13, 2017 10:05 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: NE Prominence
Replies: 11
Views: 2160

Re: NE Prominence

Great prom images Randy
by pedro
Mon Nov 13, 2017 8:59 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Today's SUN (20171112) + Jet transit
Replies: 7
Views: 1221

Re: Today's SUN (20171112) + Jet transit

Thanks a lot guys for your comments I'm also amazed. In average I catch one transit every two months. These are not planned, they just happen. I've seen many other when I'm focussing and doing other things. Once I caught two transits during a single imaging session... (20161008) Alexandra: The big p...
by pedro
Sun Nov 12, 2017 1:57 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Today's SUN (20171112) + Jet transit
Replies: 7
Views: 1221

Today's SUN (20171112) + Jet transit

Today's SUN (20171112) + Jet transit WEBLINK: http://re.apaaweb.com/sun_h_alpha_2017-11.html Low activity today and a nice Jet transit https://youtu.be/wXKEfNm-Y18 Solar jet transit (20171112) EMBRAER 190. TV101 F/5.4, BF30, PGR Grasshopper 3 http://re.apaaweb.com/solar_jet_transit_20171112_WINDOW.j...
by pedro
Sun Nov 12, 2017 9:54 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: imaging setups
Replies: 9
Views: 1363

Re: imaging setups

Thanks Alfred

I only use PGR and ZWO cameras, no Basler yet

best regards
by pedro
Sun Nov 12, 2017 9:53 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Today's SUN (20171111) FD images
Replies: 9
Views: 1498

Re: Today's SUN (20171111) FD images

Thanks Mark

It used to be much better 3o years ago but the light pollution in my backyard is not heavy. I can still see the milky way. Usually I get readings of around 19 with my SQM (Sky Quality Meter)
by pedro
Sun Nov 12, 2017 2:21 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Today's SUN (20171111) FD images
Replies: 9
Views: 1498

Re: Today's SUN (20171111) FD images

Gracias Eric

abrazo
by pedro
Sat Nov 11, 2017 8:48 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Today's SUN (20171111) FD images
Replies: 9
Views: 1498

Re: Today's SUN (20171111) FD images

Thanks Ibbo
by pedro
Sat Nov 11, 2017 7:21 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Today's SUN (20171111) FD images
Replies: 9
Views: 1498

Re: Today's SUN (20171111) FD images

Thanks Alexandra & Stu

Alexandra: yes the garden is getting greener but still no rain...
by pedro
Sat Nov 11, 2017 5:22 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Today's SUN (20171111) FD images
Replies: 9
Views: 1498

Today's SUN (20171111) FD images

Today's SUN (20171111) FD images WEBLINK: http://re.apaaweb.com/sun_h_alpha_2017-11.html Good seeing today and low activity in all wavelengths https://youtu.be/BVBGcTzsfps Observatories inspire one (20171111) | Pedro RE FULL HD https://youtu.be/1nfkD4Nk2ls Observatories inspire one (20171111) | Pedr...
by pedro
Fri Nov 10, 2017 2:16 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol from the 9th of November 2017.
Replies: 4
Views: 802

Re: Sol from the 9th of November 2017.

Nice images Eric in spite of bad seeing
by pedro
Fri Nov 10, 2017 11:29 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Bonfire night Sunshine
Replies: 13
Views: 1673

Re: Bonfire night Sunshine

Great shots Alexandra
by pedro
Fri Nov 10, 2017 10:01 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Today's SUN (20171027) | Coronado SM90II problems
Replies: 19
Views: 2559

Re: Today's SUN (20171027) | Coronado SM90II problems

Thanks Eric and Brian Eric: I already removed the pin and tried it with the pressure tuner in several positions. It seems that this is not the issue I still have to try other BF (tried only the BF30). I also suggested that another repaired etalon (SM90II) could be sent to me and I would return the o...
by pedro
Fri Nov 10, 2017 9:56 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: imaging setups
Replies: 9
Views: 1363

Re: imaging setups

Thanks Brian

I try to use all my scopes. It is not an easy task though, and I have a couple that are on the way
by pedro
Thu Nov 09, 2017 9:04 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: imaging setups
Replies: 9
Views: 1363

Re: imaging setups

Thanks guys

I agree, I have many toys to play with
by pedro
Thu Nov 09, 2017 9:03 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Today's SUN (20171027) | Coronado SM90II problems
Replies: 19
Views: 2559

Re: Today's SUN (20171027) | Coronado SM90II problems

Yes Mark

They want me to return the etalon to be repaired free of charge. The only problem is that I have to do a temporary export and that will cost at least 500 US$... Not sure what to do
by pedro
Thu Nov 09, 2017 6:11 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: imaging setups
Replies: 9
Views: 1363

Re: imaging setups

Gracias Eric

Fuerte abrazo
by pedro
Thu Nov 09, 2017 3:08 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: imaging setups
Replies: 9
Views: 1363

imaging setups

http://re.apaaweb.com/solar_scopes_2015.jpg SOLAR TELESCOPES http://re.apaaweb.com/solar_telescopes_2015.jpg SOLAR TELESCOPES Imaging setups (Telescopes, CCD cameras, Observatories) http://re.apaaweb.com/imaging_setup.html http://re.apaaweb.com/telescopes_mosaic.jpg Telescopes http://re.apaaweb.com...
by pedro
Thu Nov 09, 2017 11:00 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol from the 8th of November 2017.
Replies: 5
Views: 876

Re: Sol from the 8th of November 2017.

Great FD images Eric
by pedro
Thu Nov 09, 2017 10:25 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: SUN & SUPER MOON (20171104)
Replies: 14
Views: 1921

Re: SUN & SUPER MOON (20171104)

Thanks a lot Stu
by pedro
Wed Nov 08, 2017 11:45 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: SUN & SUPER MOON (20171104)
Replies: 14
Views: 1921

Re: SUN & SUPER MOON (20171104)

Thanks Alex

It's nice to image these two objects with the same scale

You will find more side-by-side images at

http://re.apaaweb.com/sun_moon.html
by pedro
Mon Nov 06, 2017 1:06 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Today's spotless SUN (20171104)
Replies: 6
Views: 950

Re: Today's spotless SUN (20171104)

Thanks Alexandra

It's all that we have left to image
by pedro
Mon Nov 06, 2017 1:02 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: SUN & SUPER MOON (20171104)
Replies: 14
Views: 1921

Re: SUN & SUPER MOON (20171104)

For sure Alexandra

The moon is always interesting to observe/image
by pedro
Mon Nov 06, 2017 11:06 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Today's SUN (20171105) | still spotless
Replies: 7
Views: 1049

Re: Today's SUN (20171105) | still spotless

DJI Inspire one image
by pedro
Mon Nov 06, 2017 9:05 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol from the 5th of November 2017.
Replies: 7
Views: 1074

Re: Sol from the 5th of November 2017.

Great images there Eric, well done
by pedro
Mon Nov 06, 2017 9:04 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Guy Fawkes Sun
Replies: 11
Views: 1460

Re: Guy Fawkes Sun

Great FD images David, nice resolution
by pedro
Mon Nov 06, 2017 9:00 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Today's SUN (20171105) | still spotless
Replies: 7
Views: 1049

Re: Today's SUN (20171105) | still spotless

Thanks a lot guys

Eric: I clean the LUNT60 frequently but the dust is always there...
by pedro
Sun Nov 05, 2017 2:55 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Today's SUN (20171105) | still spotless
Replies: 7
Views: 1049

Re: Today's SUN (20171105) | still spotless

Thanks Mark

We have glorious sunshine in Portugal but we desperately need some rain...
by pedro
Sun Nov 05, 2017 1:35 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Big prominence Oct 19 2017 with 280mm scope
Replies: 14
Views: 2634

Re: Big prominence Oct 19 2017 with 280mm scope

Great prom image Valery
by pedro
Sun Nov 05, 2017 1:25 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Today's SUN (20171105) | still spotless
Replies: 3
Views: 685

Re: Today's SUN (20171105) | still spotless

DJI Inspire one
by pedro
Sun Nov 05, 2017 1:24 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Today's SUN (20171105) | still spotless
Replies: 3
Views: 685

Re: Today's SUN (20171105) | still spotless

Thanks Alfred