Close up AR 11459 & AR11460 - White Light
Close up AR 11459 & AR11460 - White Light
Hello all!
Well the clouds cleared again for a few minutes between the rain storms to rush out to capture another image this time a close up of two active regions AR 11459 and AR11460
As a break from the norm I have used eyepiece projection.
Vixen SP102M with Baader zoom @ 8mm with Continuum & UV/IR cut filters fitted. Baader ND3.8 solar film
A single Canon 7D DSLR image slightly cropped to remove field curvature present. 1/30 second @ ISO200
Post processed in CS3 with curves and smart sharpen applied. Pedro colour scheme applied as well.
Still got a lot to learn regarding post processing but I think these look OK.
Quite possibly the best image (in my opinion) I have captured in my very short solar imaging activities.
Hope you like it
EDIT:
Also a reasonable image of AR11462 & AR 11463
Full disc image from earlier in the day:
Mark
Well the clouds cleared again for a few minutes between the rain storms to rush out to capture another image this time a close up of two active regions AR 11459 and AR11460
As a break from the norm I have used eyepiece projection.
Vixen SP102M with Baader zoom @ 8mm with Continuum & UV/IR cut filters fitted. Baader ND3.8 solar film
A single Canon 7D DSLR image slightly cropped to remove field curvature present. 1/30 second @ ISO200
Post processed in CS3 with curves and smart sharpen applied. Pedro colour scheme applied as well.
Still got a lot to learn regarding post processing but I think these look OK.
Quite possibly the best image (in my opinion) I have captured in my very short solar imaging activities.
Hope you like it
EDIT:
Also a reasonable image of AR11462 & AR 11463
Full disc image from earlier in the day:
Mark
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Re: Close up AR 11459 & AR11460 - White Light
Good gracious Mark, the close-ups are unbelievable!! amazing detail, what do you need a DMK for when you can achieve such marvels with a DSLR. Well done :
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Re: Close up AR 11459 & AR11460 - White Light
Thanks again Alexandra, your comments are greatly appreciated 8)
Yeah I am getting better at imaging with the Canon 7D in white light.
When seeing conditions allow the results are pretty good.
I think I shall start saving for a PST before I look at getting a CCD camera.
Mark
Yeah I am getting better at imaging with the Canon 7D in white light.
When seeing conditions allow the results are pretty good.
I think I shall start saving for a PST before I look at getting a CCD camera.
Mark
Re: Close up AR 11459 & AR11460 - White Light
Mark, you've done it again, marvelous images with a DSLR. I am also impressed that you were able to get such quality with eyepiece projection, this is usually a challenge for solar!
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Re: Close up AR 11459 & AR11460 - White Light
Thanks guys, really appreciate your comments from people with far more experience in the field of Solar Imaging than I 8)
I am trying to make do with the kit I currently have available to me and make the most of it
Surprisingly the Baader zoom eyepiece is an excellent performer, only a slight bit of field curvature to crop out.
The Canon 7D's live view function really helps with nailing focus as does the Moonlite Crayford focuser
I am trying to make do with the kit I currently have available to me and make the most of it
Surprisingly the Baader zoom eyepiece is an excellent performer, only a slight bit of field curvature to crop out.
The Canon 7D's live view function really helps with nailing focus as does the Moonlite Crayford focuser
Re: Close up AR 11459 & AR11460 - White Light
Very good images, love the close ups, keep forgetting to have a go with the DSLR and hyperons.... At the moment it's a challenge to get a single shot..
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Re: Close up AR 11459 & AR11460 - White Light
Mark these are very good and a definite case for Dslrs thank you
Re: Close up AR 11459 & AR11460 - White Light
Spot on Mark.
These are really excellent images. :
Cheers
Ian
These are really excellent images. :
Cheers
Ian
Re: Close up AR 11459 & AR11460 - White Light
Very nice close-ups, Mark :
Have you tried the Canon 7D video feature for solar imaging?
Viljo
Have you tried the Canon 7D video feature for solar imaging?
Viljo
Re: Close up AR 11459 & AR11460 - White Light
Eyepiece projection. Baader Hyperion Zoom Eyepiece (8/24mm).
Incredible images Mark. In full size (HR images) the granulation is clearly visible. I also tried eyepiece projection with an Hyperion eyepiece but my results were not as good as yours.
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Hi Mark
great results
great results
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Re: Close up AR 11459 & AR11460 - White Light
I missed this one too! This is a fantastic shot Mark, oozing with detail. Agree, it's your best yet!
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