AR2371 mid-flare 22nd June

[Carbon60]

Hi all,

An incredibly short window of opportunity opened through the clouds as I sat having dinner this evening, so I rushed out, set up the modified Lunt35/150mm Ha scope and captured three AVIs (of the same target) as wisps of cloud danced through the frame threatening to block the view. I just needed and got those few 10s windows to give me something to work with.

AR2371 is making a wonderful target just now and especially so this evening when it was mid-flare. I don't know how this is developing, now that the clouds have decided to make a full appearance, but if you have the chance, take a look!

Click for better resolution.

Thanks for looking.

Stu.

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Nice catch. Spotted it in full blast (M-class flare) a short while ago. No hope of imaging, as clouds rolled in again. Still an amazing sight

[marktownley]

That's a great result! I'm hoping for some clear skies around 6am in the morning, hopefully!

[OTangen]

Very nice processing and lots of details at high resolution. You certainly made the best out of the few second you had available.

Oivind Tangen
60N 10E

[Ewan]

Sorry Stu I did comment, or so I thought, earlier from my mobile, no idea what happened.

Great capture though & I have read there is a high probability of this reaching X Class before is goes, so keep your eyes peeled & your gear out if possible.

[swisswalter]

Hi Stuart

a very fine catch

[pedro]

great result there Stu

[Derek Klepp]

Thanks Stu no gaps here today.

[Montana]

Wonderful!!! we had rain and cloud all evening

Alexandra

[Carbon60]

Many thanks for your kind comments, everyone.

Much appreciated.

Stu.

[Carbon60]

Coloured version added.

20150622_AR2371-Colour by Stuart Green, on Flickr

Thanks for looking

Stu.

[jp-brahic]

Nice catch Stu

JP

[marktownley]

excellent addition!