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by torsinadoc
Wed May 31, 2023 5:37 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: animation of the mega Prom's
Replies: 39
Views: 2264

Re: animation of the mega Prom's

Wow. That is one of the most dramatic animations Ive seen posted. Very nice
by torsinadoc
Wed May 24, 2023 10:45 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 20-5-23 Ha
Replies: 7
Views: 316

Re: Sol 20-5-23 Ha

Nice disks!
by torsinadoc
Wed May 24, 2023 10:45 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: WL shots with the LS6 5/23/2023
Replies: 9
Views: 365

Re: WL shots with the LS6 5/23/2023

These are really nice! You need to use that scope more often.
by torsinadoc
Wed May 24, 2023 10:43 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 2023 May 21 - Spot the Difference
Replies: 17
Views: 640

Re: 2023 May 21 - Spot the Difference

These are all great. I am always partial to HR photosphere images but the 4th tilt shifted image is visually stunning.
by torsinadoc
Wed May 24, 2023 10:41 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Ar13310 Ha 152mm f24 - 21st May
Replies: 13
Views: 536

Re: Ar13310 Ha 152mm f24 - 21st May

That is a fantastic image and appears to be a nice set up. What brand of scope and focuser?
by torsinadoc
Tue May 23, 2023 9:21 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 5-21-23 Cak images
Replies: 15
Views: 613

Re: 5-21-23 Cak images

Montana wrote: Tue May 23, 2023 9:20 am WOW!!!!!!! :bow :hamster: :bow you are really lucky to own Apollo's set up :bow

Alexandra
Yep. Its pretty amazing
by torsinadoc
Tue May 23, 2023 9:18 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 5-21-23 Cak images
Replies: 15
Views: 613

Re: 5-21-23 Cak images

These are excellent Alan! How long have you been using this CaK filter setup? About 6 months. The weather last winter really delayed testing. I tested it with a few options for blocking filters and Cak filters. It took time to find a workflow for capturing proms and adjusting the tilt in the skyben...
by torsinadoc
Mon May 22, 2023 9:59 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Cak Proms and surface
Replies: 11
Views: 575

Re: Cak Proms and surface

marktownley wrote: Mon May 22, 2023 6:53 pm These really are excellent Alan. I found no real improvement triple or quad stacking in CAK, just exposure time got a lot larger!

Tell us more about the CaK stack :)
I have a Chroma .1 + Alluxa .1 filter in a sky bender. I purchased Apollos old set up so he could fund other projects
by torsinadoc
Mon May 22, 2023 3:08 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Catch up, good news, bad news
Replies: 6
Views: 354

Re: Catch up, good news, bad news

For reference, it took about 6 months when I returned my Daystar Quantum for repair before it was returned. Granted it needed new etalon which may have caused the delay.
by torsinadoc
Mon May 22, 2023 3:06 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 5-21-23 Cak images
Replies: 15
Views: 613

Re: 5-21-23 Cak images

rigel123 wrote: Mon May 22, 2023 10:39 am Awesome shots Alan, first post flare loops I have seen in CaK.
I was pretty excited to see it. I wanted to do an animation but the clouds wouldnt allow it.
by torsinadoc
Mon May 22, 2023 10:30 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 5-21-23 Cak images
Replies: 15
Views: 613

Re: 5-21-23 Cak images

I tried a few barlows and the Celestron Luminos 2.5x appears to have decent correction in Cak. I used it for the first image.
by torsinadoc
Mon May 22, 2023 10:27 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 5-21-23 Cak images
Replies: 15
Views: 613

Re: 5-21-23 Cak images

These are superb, Alan ! My favorites are the first and third, but they are all very good. What filter are you using for this ? Franco :bow I used Chroma .1 + Alluxa .1 and EO 394/10 for the blocker. I tried a few filters for the blocker but this appears to be the best for proms. I have other block...
by torsinadoc
Mon May 22, 2023 10:14 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 5-21-23 Cak images
Replies: 15
Views: 613

Re: 5-21-23 Cak images

Thanks. The loops were very faint and I almost missed them while scanning the disc. I had to adjust the tilt to see them better. Hopefully conditions will be better this week so I can do more testing.

I tried a few barlows and the Celestron Luminos 2.5x appears to have decent correction in Cak.
by torsinadoc
Sun May 21, 2023 8:39 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 5-21-23 Cak images
Replies: 15
Views: 613

5-21-23 Cak images

Conditions were not any better. Lots of clouds. I used a better corrected scope (102 F 11 achro masked to 80). Some really nice activity today. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52915404230_8919971076_b.jpg 2023-05-21-1618_2-A-Calcium-Sun_Gain=130_Exposure=7.6ms_Gamma=80(off)_pipp_lapl3_ap2477i by...
by torsinadoc
Sun May 21, 2023 7:04 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Cak Proms and surface
Replies: 11
Views: 575

Re: Cak Proms and surface

Thanks to everyone.
by torsinadoc
Sun May 21, 2023 7:03 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Calcium animation
Replies: 6
Views: 319

Re: Calcium animation

Thanks
by torsinadoc
Sun May 21, 2023 12:38 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Calcium animation
Replies: 6
Views: 319

Calcium animation

Animation was 15 minutes. The high smoke and then a big cloud parked over the sun. Processed in IMPPG and PI (linear fit). I was able to find better settings this afternoon Still frame https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52913226060_ffd675f00a_o.jpg 2023-05-20-2258_6-A-Calcium-Sun_Gain=14_Exposure=7...
by torsinadoc
Sun May 21, 2023 12:31 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Cak Proms and surface
Replies: 11
Views: 575

Re: Cak Proms and surface

Thanks. Conditions were questionable. I got a brief animation but the high smoke really caused havoc
by torsinadoc
Sat May 20, 2023 7:48 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Cak Proms and surface
Replies: 11
Views: 575

Cak Proms and surface

Very challenging session. I used my Celestron 150 masked (not my best Cak scope) and had haze from the Canadian wildfires. It was a test session for my new EO 394/10 Celestron CR 150/1200 masked to 60 ZWO 290 Cak module: Chroma .1 + Alluxa .1 blocking Chroma (surface) or EO 394/10 (proms) I tried to...
by torsinadoc
Fri May 05, 2023 9:45 am
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: PST issues
Replies: 12
Views: 1584

Re: PST issues

What type of person would sell a solar telescope that doesn’t have an ITF and not disclose it?
by torsinadoc
Fri May 05, 2023 9:36 am
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: Lunt 40
Replies: 17
Views: 2482

Re: Lunt 40

40mm works well for me. I added the feather touch focuser, and B1200. I'm using an ASI174 mini for imaging. With a 2x Barlow, I need 2 frames to get the entire solar disk. 18-20mm eyepiece is good, maybe push it to 12-13mm. At 9mm the image is getting dim. I use it on an old Vixen GP mount, or in t...
by torsinadoc
Thu May 04, 2023 11:59 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Best Visual Scope?
Replies: 24
Views: 1022

Re: Best Visual Scope?

If your location didn't support the frequent use of a Lunt 150 then a C8 will be even worse. If you want to try a C8 then you could get appropriate solar film for photosphere viewing. It is cheap and if you cant use it frequently then it would save you the expense of trying to get a set Ha set up fo...
by torsinadoc
Wed Apr 26, 2023 10:41 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Playing with Topaz on a cloudy day
Replies: 10
Views: 538

Re: Playing with Topaz on a cloudy day

I tried topaz and never got satisfactory results. I couldn’t match my ImPPG/pixinsight sharpening technique. You did a much better job but I still like your first image better
by torsinadoc
Wed Apr 26, 2023 10:36 am
Forum: SPoD Archive
Topic: Travel to US for Annular Eclipse 2023
Replies: 16
Views: 1756

Re: Travel to US for Annular Eclipse 2023

I’m going to drive down from Arkansas. I’ll probably take a tent so I can quickly adjust my location based on predicted weather but who wouldn’t want to go to Roswell for a solar eclipse 😀

That’s a great site you linked.
by torsinadoc
Wed Apr 26, 2023 10:36 am
Forum: Annular Solar Eclipse October 14 2023
Topic: Travel to US for Annular Eclipse 2023
Replies: 18
Views: 3328

Re: Travel to US for Annular Eclipse 2023

I’m going to drive down from Arkansas. I’ll probably take a tent so I can quickly adjust my location based on predicted weather but who wouldn’t want to go to Roswell for a solar eclipse 😀

That’s a great site you linked.
by torsinadoc
Mon Oct 17, 2022 2:13 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: One Ha Image October 16th
Replies: 13
Views: 438

Re: One Ha Image October 16th

Wonderful disks
by torsinadoc
Sat Oct 15, 2022 9:31 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Great morning under the sun! 10/14/2022
Replies: 22
Views: 550

Re: Great morning under the sun! 10/14/2022

Nice disk and animations
by torsinadoc
Thu Oct 13, 2022 12:17 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: October 12, 22
Replies: 10
Views: 356

Re: October 12, 22

very nice images despite the difficulties.
by torsinadoc
Thu Oct 13, 2022 8:38 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sun FD in H-Alpha, CaK and Continuum 11th of October 2022
Replies: 6
Views: 254

Re: Sun FD in H-Alpha, CaK and Continuum 11th of October 2022

Awesome set of images. I really like the processing (especially in Ha)
by torsinadoc
Thu Oct 13, 2022 8:35 am
Forum: SPoD Archive
Topic: Sun October 12, 2022
Replies: 9
Views: 1130

Re: Sun October 12, 2022

Nice CaH!
by torsinadoc
Thu Oct 13, 2022 8:35 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sun October 12, 2022
Replies: 28
Views: 889

Re: Sun October 12, 2022

Nice CaH!
by torsinadoc
Wed Oct 12, 2022 9:34 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: October 11 2022 Observations
Replies: 9
Views: 295

Re: October 11 2022 Observations

Well rounded report James, learning so much about the Sun and Solar terminology from reading your summeries...Thanks Again... Thank You!! That makes me posting these more worthwhile. Sometimes I wonder how my observational posts are seen in the midst of all the fantastic images many post here. It's...
by torsinadoc
Wed Oct 12, 2022 9:31 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: M3.98 class flare 2022-10-11
Replies: 22
Views: 555

Re: M3.98 class flare 2022-10-11

Awesome sketch and image. Thanks for sharing.
by torsinadoc
Wed Oct 12, 2022 12:10 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Mom, look! It's a 45 frames FullDisk mosaic with my 150mm
Replies: 16
Views: 570

Re: Mom, look! It's a 45 frames FullDisk mosaic with my 150mm

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Every single software I tried fail. So I align the frames manually
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:bow
by torsinadoc
Tue Oct 11, 2022 8:14 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: October 10 2022. 430nm and 540nm photosphere imaging
Replies: 15
Views: 1140

Re: October 10 2022. 430nm and 540nm photosphere imaging

Nice images. The 430 nm is just a bit sharper and the faculae was better defined.
by torsinadoc
Tue Oct 11, 2022 8:08 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Mom, look! It's a 45 frames FullDisk mosaic with my 150mm
Replies: 16
Views: 570

Re: Mom, look! It's a 45 frames FullDisk mosaic with my 150mm

that's dedication! Nice job. What software did you use to align and merge the panels?
by torsinadoc
Mon Oct 10, 2022 5:27 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 09/10/22 Region 13112 and big prom
Replies: 13
Views: 461

Re: 09/10/22 Region 13112 and big prom

Wonderful! thanks for sharing.
by torsinadoc
Mon Oct 10, 2022 5:27 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Calcium Sun Saturday 8th October
Replies: 13
Views: 404

Re: Calcium Sun Saturday 8th October

Love me a good calcium image that includes proms!
by torsinadoc
Mon Oct 10, 2022 9:48 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 2022 10 09 - Full Disc Mosaic with the 204mm
Replies: 16
Views: 610

Re: 2022 10 09 - Full Disc Mosaic with the 204mm

30 panel mosaic! Impressive results.
by torsinadoc
Mon Oct 10, 2022 9:44 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 10-8 Continuum and Ha
Replies: 10
Views: 468

Re: 10-8 Continuum and Ha

Thanks everyone.
by torsinadoc
Sun Oct 09, 2022 11:06 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: October 8 2022 Observations and Weekly GONG rotation ani.
Replies: 6
Views: 270

Re: October 8 2022 Observations and Weekly GONG rotation ani.

Nice report. I like the table top manual alt az mounts :)
by torsinadoc
Sun Oct 09, 2022 3:04 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Saturday Sun Ha_AR13112 8th October 2022
Replies: 16
Views: 484

Re: Saturday Sun Ha_AR13112 8th October 2022

Excellent processing and images.
by torsinadoc
Sun Oct 09, 2022 2:54 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 10-8 Continuum and Ha
Replies: 10
Views: 468

Re: 10-8 Continuum and Ha

StarHugger wrote: Sun Oct 09, 2022 2:48 pm Really nice, I shot this yesterday...some kid of formation below the large spot in 3112 had me curious. I also entirely agree with Valery!
Thanks
by torsinadoc
Sun Oct 09, 2022 2:53 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 10-8 Continuum and Ha
Replies: 10
Views: 468

Re: 10-8 Continuum and Ha

Very nice images, Alan. Your Quantum is really great. Valery Thanks. It was a long process. My first (.4A) had to be replaced then the current one had to go back for adjustment to heater. That said, I am happy with it. The uniform field makes it a little easier to DS with the PST. The double limb i...
by torsinadoc
Sun Oct 09, 2022 2:48 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 10-8 Continuum and Ha
Replies: 10
Views: 468

Re: 10-8 Continuum and Ha

arnedanielsen wrote: Sun Oct 09, 2022 11:28 am Great results!

Best regards,
Arne
Thanks
by torsinadoc
Sun Oct 09, 2022 1:29 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sun FD in H-Alpha, CaK and Continuum 8th of October 2022
Replies: 9
Views: 379

Re: Sun FD in H-Alpha, CaK and Continuum 8th of October 2022

Nice set. I liked the full resolution views