Search found 64 matches

by viewer
Sat Aug 07, 2021 5:51 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 200 Days of Sunspots
Replies: 26
Views: 776

Re: 200 Days of Sunspots

SoumyadeepMukherjee wrote: Sat Aug 07, 2021 2:32 am
viewer wrote: Fri Aug 06, 2021 6:47 pm Very nice! You also got that rare outlier spot in SE.
Thank you so much. Can you tell me more about this outlier spot?
It was very south, apparently very rare. You can see it deviates from the solar spot bands in your photos! It can be seen in the May to July photo, so pretty recent.
by viewer
Fri Aug 06, 2021 6:47 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 200 Days of Sunspots
Replies: 26
Views: 776

Re: 200 Days of Sunspots

Very nice! You also got that rare outlier spot in SE.
by viewer
Fri Aug 06, 2021 2:04 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Solar Prominences 2021
Replies: 19
Views: 600

Re: Solar Prominences 2021

Shockingly good!
by viewer
Mon Jul 12, 2021 2:04 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Opinions Grayscale or Colour
Replies: 22
Views: 872

Re: Opinions Grayscale or Colour

I think both are good. Can imagine I will alternate between the alternatives. Maybe wise from this thread I will be putting at most a light hue on my hopefully coming images, so the color can't be very badly distorted...
by viewer
Fri Jun 18, 2021 4:02 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 1h Animation of many solar activities, 17 June 2021
Replies: 24
Views: 971

Re: 1h Animation of many solar activities, 17 June 2021

Very nice! Especially the filament lifting off is amazing.
by viewer
Sat May 29, 2021 5:15 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: May 25 2021 AR12824 Ha C11
Replies: 17
Views: 494

Re: May 25 2021 AR12824 Ha C11

Nice shots, Leo! I'm sorry for all the bad weather encountered. Inspired me to look up my own data, have clearly had a feeling weather supports solar observing in my area during summer, at least when compared to the overcast winter and night observing. And science supports my experience: https://ima...
by viewer
Wed May 19, 2021 3:02 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 19.05.2021 AR2824 developing nicely
Replies: 12
Views: 349

Re: 19.05.2021 AR2824 developing nicely

Very good images, have a soft spot especially for the prom!
by viewer
Wed May 19, 2021 2:15 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Prom in SE 16 May, sketch
Replies: 16
Views: 808

Re: Prom in SE 16 May, sketch

Thanks, and thanks for the advice!! Incredibly I found the sketch on the frontpage (SPOD), what a pleasant surprise when sitting in the subway back from work!

This community is first class :band
by viewer
Tue May 18, 2021 9:21 pm
Forum: SPoD Archive
Topic: Prom in SE 16 May, sketch
Replies: 17
Views: 657

Re: Prom in SE 16 May, sketch

Thanks for the tips, and kind likes!
by viewer
Mon May 17, 2021 3:41 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Large sunspot emerging on the NE limb
Replies: 4
Views: 270

Re: Large sunspot emerging on the NE limb

Congrats, you are on the right side of the planet for this, enjoy!

SDO does come for the rescue, but seeing this big spot emerge in real WL life must be special.
by viewer
Mon May 17, 2021 3:30 pm
Forum: SPoD Archive
Topic: Prom in SE 16 May, sketch
Replies: 17
Views: 657

Re: Prom in SE 16 May, sketch

Thanks, something tells me to have a "low-tech" approach, just sitting there sketching, maybe I'm feeling some potential. As a contrast I do also enjoy to watch utter hi-tech when it comes to images. It's realism in different ways.
by viewer
Mon May 17, 2021 3:30 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Prom in SE 16 May, sketch
Replies: 16
Views: 808

Re: Prom in SE 16 May, sketch

Thanks, something tells me to have a "low-tech" approach, just sitting there sketching, maybe I'm feeling some potential. As a contrast I do also enjoy to watch utter hi-tech when it comes to images. It's realism in different ways.
by viewer
Mon May 17, 2021 2:29 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Ha-quickie May 16, 2021
Replies: 17
Views: 551

Re: Ha-quickie May 16, 2021

Very good! So the prom in SSE I sketched was a filaprom? That's great, very well captured, especially the left image!
by viewer
Mon May 17, 2021 1:59 pm
Forum: SPoD Archive
Topic: Prom in SE 16 May, sketch
Replies: 17
Views: 657

Re: Prom in SE 16 May, sketch

Thanks to all of you, really feeling encouraged to go forward! One thing I'm thinking about is the limb, there are some irregularities, probably the density and height of fibrils. GONG images are auto-processed, and I think that shows a bit unfavorably on the limb, so may try to capture also the vis...
by viewer
Mon May 17, 2021 1:59 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Prom in SE 16 May, sketch
Replies: 16
Views: 808

Re: Prom in SE 16 May, sketch

Thanks to all of you, really feeling encouraged to go forward! One thing I'm thinking about is the limb, there are some irregularities, probably the density and height of fibrils. GONG images are auto-processed, and I think that shows a bit unfavorably on the limb, so may try to capture also the vis...
by viewer
Sun May 16, 2021 6:33 pm
Forum: SPoD Archive
Topic: Prom in SE 16 May, sketch
Replies: 17
Views: 657

Re: Prom in SE 16 May, sketch

Yes, this is my way of "photographing" :D
by viewer
Sun May 16, 2021 6:33 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Prom in SE 16 May, sketch
Replies: 16
Views: 808

Re: Prom in SE 16 May, sketch

Yes, this is my way of "photographing" :D
by viewer
Sun May 16, 2021 6:24 pm
Forum: SPoD Archive
Topic: Prom in SE 16 May, sketch
Replies: 17
Views: 657

Re: Prom in SE 16 May, sketch

Thanks to you all! This confirms color is the way to go, red that is. White light observing is a different story, then black means "not white". But the H-alpha window is red, the chromosphere and prominences are dominantly red, as seen during solar eclipses. I may experiment with different...
by viewer
Sun May 16, 2021 6:24 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Prom in SE 16 May, sketch
Replies: 16
Views: 808

Re: Prom in SE 16 May, sketch

Thanks to you all! This confirms color is the way to go, red that is. White light observing is a different story, then black means "not white". But the H-alpha window is red, the chromosphere and prominences are dominantly red, as seen during solar eclipses. I may experiment with different...
by viewer
Sun May 16, 2021 11:41 am
Forum: SPoD Archive
Topic: Prom in SE 16 May, sketch
Replies: 17
Views: 657

Re: Prom in SE 16 May, sketch

Thanks. Your time will come, Maurits!
by viewer
Sun May 16, 2021 11:41 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Prom in SE 16 May, sketch
Replies: 16
Views: 808

Re: Prom in SE 16 May, sketch

Thanks. Your time will come, Maurits!
by viewer
Sun May 16, 2021 9:59 am
Forum: SPoD Archive
Topic: Prom in SE 16 May, sketch
Replies: 17
Views: 657

Prom in SE 16 May, sketch

Hi! Clear day, 13C (warmer on the balcony), seeing average. PST, 17-50x. Red pastel pen and blending stump. Thought about blending in some orange, but in 20 minutes the shape had already changed, you almost need to get prom sketches done in 10! https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/3600/XKibTv.jpg
by viewer
Sun May 16, 2021 9:59 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Prom in SE 16 May, sketch
Replies: 16
Views: 808

Prom in SE 16 May, sketch

Hi! Clear day, 13C (warmer on the balcony), seeing average. PST, 17-50x. Red pastel pen and blending stump. Thought about blending in some orange, but in 20 minutes the shape had already changed, you almost need to get prom sketches done in 10! https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/3600/XKibTv.jpg
by viewer
Sun May 16, 2021 2:37 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: OUR SUN & THE GPS SATELLITE-SYSTEM - SCARY BUT TRUE!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 311

Re: OUR SUN & THE GPS SATELLITE-SYSTEM - SCARY BUT TRUE!!!

Glad I don't need electricity for observing...would have to do it all by myself, no GONG...

Viewing that flare as it happens would be like winning the big (bad) lottery.
by viewer
Sun May 16, 2021 2:18 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: May 12th - Ha Light
Replies: 12
Views: 377

Re: May 12th - Ha Light

Excellent! Nice prominence catch, they really show off on the southern limb. Will try to sketch the more modest proms of today :). Time tables, not to talk about weather, partly rule our lives. Nice you got this in!
by viewer
Sat May 15, 2021 6:48 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: small animation of May 13
Replies: 11
Views: 335

Re: small animation of May 13

Very impressive! Interesting how the boiling is directed outward from the spot. Again learned a new feature of the sun. The magnetic fields surely are powerful.
by viewer
Wed May 12, 2021 8:24 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sun in three lights 11th May 2021
Replies: 14
Views: 487

Re: Sun in three lights 11th May 2021

Just stunningly good! I like the methodical presentation also.
by viewer
Mon May 03, 2021 6:03 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Solar Physics 2021 book
Replies: 17
Views: 983

Re: Solar Physics 2021 book

Supported. And if you still want to go full-fledged physics, then for example New Millennium Solar Physics (2019) for $115 may evoke interest. Advanced yes, but nice color photos and illustrations :) https://www.amazon.com/Millennium-Physics-Astrophysics-Science-Library-ebook-dp-B07S7YHMC2/dp/B07S7Y...
by viewer
Sun May 02, 2021 8:25 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Solar Physics 2021 book
Replies: 17
Views: 983

Re: Solar Physics 2021 book

I have a lot of kindle solar books, but none this expensive. The most expensive are around $100. Around $50 is better.
by viewer
Sat May 01, 2021 5:24 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: April 2021 Highlights
Replies: 19
Views: 664

Re: April 2021 Highlights

Absolutely excellent! You really got the highlights of the month, directions and all in place.
by viewer
Tue Apr 27, 2021 4:18 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 7 year break - back in the sun light!
Replies: 12
Views: 391

Re: 7 year break - back in the sun light!

Welcome back, excellent work! I'm relatively, but not totally, fresh :band
by viewer
Fri Apr 23, 2021 6:49 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 23-4-2021 A NEW NORTH-CENTRAL AR - WITH SPOTS TODAY
Replies: 7
Views: 204

Re: 23-4-2021 A NEW NORTH-CENTRAL AR - WITH SPOTS TODAY

Looks one of the spots is bigger already? :movie
by viewer
Tue Apr 20, 2021 4:36 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Life discovered on the sun 19th April 2021?
Replies: 24
Views: 695

Re: Life discovered on the sun 19th April 2021?

Bird on the sun?

:beanie:

Seriously, that has to be biological, with that regular irregularity. Nice catch!
by viewer
Tue Apr 20, 2021 2:06 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 20th April
Replies: 6
Views: 241

Re: 20th April

Super! Very interesting filaments moving. Six minutes is enough for substantial evolving.
by viewer
Fri Apr 09, 2021 8:21 pm
Forum: SPoD Archive
Topic: Midday Session 09-04-2021
Replies: 13
Views: 590

Re: Midday Session 09-04-2021

Nice! You can feel the filament is rising.
by viewer
Fri Apr 09, 2021 8:21 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Midday Session 09-04-2021
Replies: 13
Views: 349

Re: Midday Session 09-04-2021

Nice! You can feel the filament is rising.
by viewer
Wed Apr 07, 2021 10:09 pm
Forum: SPoD Archive
Topic: H alpha prominence from April 6
Replies: 14
Views: 565

Re: H alpha prominence from April 6

Just amazing dynamic prom!
by viewer
Wed Apr 07, 2021 10:09 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: H alpha prominence from April 6
Replies: 14
Views: 475

Re: H alpha prominence from April 6

Just amazing dynamic prom!
by viewer
Tue Apr 06, 2021 8:00 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sun in Ha 6th April 2021
Replies: 8
Views: 294

Re: Sun in Ha 6th April 2021

Good work, nice close up!
by viewer
Sun Mar 28, 2021 4:15 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Lunt 60 Triple Stack
Replies: 23
Views: 921

Re: Lunt 60 Triple Stack

Very nice indeed! Could TS be the new normal for the disk?

Reminds me why I'm primarily observing prominences with my single stack... :D
by viewer
Thu Mar 11, 2021 2:47 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: March 10 2021 Observations
Replies: 15
Views: 355

Re: March 10 2021 Observations

Yes, seeing it as it happens is something special.
by viewer
Wed Mar 10, 2021 9:44 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: March 10 2021 Observations
Replies: 15
Views: 355

Re: March 10 2021 Observations

DeepSolar64 wrote: Wed Mar 10, 2021 9:31 pm That’s cool. 😎 I am not that good. I have to use descriptions.
Think I'm not good either :D. But one's got to have the will. Keep documenting in words :bow
by viewer
Wed Mar 10, 2021 9:08 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: March 10 2021 Observations
Replies: 15
Views: 355

Re: March 10 2021 Observations

Nice report :!: My solar season is about to kick off. Good to have top examples of viewing sessions! You are a visual observer! We could use more visual reports here. Welcome!! Thanks! I think my main thing is H-alpha sketching. Seize the moment, in ten minutes it may be different! The sun deserves...
by viewer
Wed Mar 10, 2021 8:12 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: March 10 2021 Observations
Replies: 15
Views: 355

Re: March 10 2021 Observations

Nice report :!:

My solar season is about to kick off. Good to have top examples of viewing sessions!
by viewer
Tue Jul 21, 2020 10:06 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 20th July - A SUNSPOT IS ON ITS' WAY ROUND - APPARENTLY
Replies: 8
Views: 751

Re: 20th July - A SUNSPOT IS ON ITS' WAY ROUND - APPARENTLY

Confirmed it's there also live with my WL telescope. It's a penumbra type short grey line parallel to the limb. Something to look forward to for all of you who are waiting for the sun to get higher, or rise!
by viewer
Tue Jul 21, 2020 6:41 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 20th July - A SUNSPOT IS ON ITS' WAY ROUND - APPARENTLY
Replies: 8
Views: 751

Re: 20th July - A SUNSPOT IS ON ITS' WAY ROUND - APPARENTLY

It's there!

https://sdo.gsfc.nasa.gov/assets/img/la ... 6_HMII.jpg

Where to look (white circle): https://spaceweather.com/

You need to magnify the first link SDO/HMI photo for catching the elusive indentation :o
by viewer
Sun Apr 26, 2020 3:04 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: New AR12760
Replies: 4
Views: 1160

Re: New AR12760

Nice spots!
by viewer
Fri Feb 07, 2020 9:23 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Today's SUN (2020207) BIG PROM
Replies: 20
Views: 9657

Re: Today's SUN (2020207) BIG PROM

Nice video too!
by viewer
Sun Feb 02, 2020 1:13 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Jan.28, 2020 Powermate comparison
Replies: 17
Views: 6610

Re: Jan.28, 2020 Powermate comparison

Nice job! The 5x appears to have slightly more detail.