Beautiful images Peter. With a start like that, I suspect a great imaging season is in store.
Phil
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- Sun May 08, 2022 2:47 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Cobwebs are dusted off! First images of the season.
- Replies: 14
- Views: 482
- Tue Apr 26, 2022 12:19 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: April 23, 2022 WL+
- Replies: 16
- Views: 557
Re: April 23, 2022 WL+
Thanks James, I’ll investigate further. Albert, I have been watching for any current results from your Suna. Temperature and humidity here has not resulted in any condensation yet. I guess it also depends on the set point of the etalon. For example, this morning it was almost 80°F and no power was a...
- Mon Apr 25, 2022 6:00 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: April 23, 2022 WL+
- Replies: 16
- Views: 557
Re: April 23, 2022 WL+
James,
The double limb is there as expected but the prominent photosphere structures surprised me. I have not seen many images that appear on band but show such a thin chromosphere.
Phil
example of limb from the 23rd
The double limb is there as expected but the prominent photosphere structures surprised me. I have not seen many images that appear on band but show such a thin chromosphere.
Phil
example of limb from the 23rd
- Mon Apr 25, 2022 5:50 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: April 23 2022 Imaging Session!
- Replies: 25
- Views: 715
Re: April 23 2022 Imaging Session!
Excellent set, James. Sometimes it's way more fun to to image it.
Phil
Phil
- Mon Apr 25, 2022 5:44 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Sol from the 23rd of April 2022.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 294
Re: Sol from the 23rd of April 2022.
Beautiful shots Eric. That scope sure does an amazing job.
Phil
Phil
- Mon Apr 25, 2022 5:40 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: AR2995, AR2994, AR2993, Proms | High Res | Cont, CaK, HA | April 25th 2022
- Replies: 11
- Views: 408
Re: AR2995, AR2994, AR2993, Proms | High Res | Cont, CaK, HA | April 25th 2022
Great collection of images today Marty. That's quite a prom you caught!
Phil
Phil
- Mon Apr 25, 2022 12:21 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: AR2993-4-5-6 April 22 and 23, 2022
- Replies: 21
- Views: 621
Re: AR2993-4-5-6 April 22 and 23, 2022
Great images Franco. Such dedication is impressive. Take it easy for a while.
Phil
Phil
- Mon Apr 25, 2022 12:16 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: 25Apr22 (Singapore) - Close-up of AR 2993&4 (Animated Gif added on 26 Apr)
- Replies: 21
- Views: 671
Re: 25Apr22 (Singapore) - Close-up of AR 2993&4
Simply extraordinary, Alfred.
Phil
Phil
- Mon Apr 25, 2022 12:09 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: April 23, 2022 WL+
- Replies: 16
- Views: 557
Re: April 23, 2022 WL+
Many thanks for the comments. The last one by the Suna is especially interesting with the embedded continuum features. The " Cat's Paw " spot of AR12994 shows up beautifully. James As James pointed out the Suna allows an lot of photosphere data to pass as well. I assume that is due to the ...
- Sat Apr 23, 2022 9:41 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: 91 min Animation of ARs 12993-4 in WL, 21 April 2022
- Replies: 8
- Views: 345
Re: 91 min Animation of ARs 12993-4 in WL, 21 April 2022
Impressive animation, Alexandros.
Phil
Phil
- Sat Apr 23, 2022 9:37 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Sun in Ha, CaK and at 430nm 23rd April 2022
- Replies: 18
- Views: 538
Re: Sun in Ha, CaK and at 430nm 23rd April 2022
Very fine set of images!
Thanks, Stu.
Phil
Thanks, Stu.
Phil
- Sat Apr 23, 2022 9:35 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: April 22nd Ha Full Disk - new image added 23 April
- Replies: 17
- Views: 516
Re: April 22nd Ha Full Disk
Good full disk Brian. I'm interested in the new camera results when available.
Phil
Phil
- Sat Apr 23, 2022 9:29 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: 23.04 AR 2993 ...
- Replies: 12
- Views: 449
Re: 23.04 AR 2993 ...
I like it, Maurits. It draws you in for a closer look.
Phil
Phil
- Sat Apr 23, 2022 9:23 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: AR2993 & AR2994 in High Res | HA, Continuum, CaK | April 21rst 2022
- Replies: 15
- Views: 746
Re: AR2993 & AR2994 in High Res | HA, Continuum, CaK | April 21rst 2022
All good ones, Marty.
Thanks,
Phil
Thanks,
Phil
- Sat Apr 23, 2022 9:19 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: April 23, 2022 WL+
- Replies: 16
- Views: 557
April 23, 2022 WL+
Hi All, A couple continuum (540nm) images through the 6” Mak and one rather interesting wide bandwidth capture with a Suna etalon. Quite a lot of whitelight features showing through. Phil AR12993 and 12994 (540nm continuum filter) 20220423_091434_q6WL.jpg Color version closeup 20220423_093349_q6WLc....
- Tue Mar 29, 2022 9:55 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Sun FD in H-Alpha and CaK 29th of March 2022
- Replies: 8
- Views: 347
Re: Sun FD in H-Alpha and CaK 29th of March 2022
Nicely done Arne. They all look great.
Phil
Phil
- Tue Mar 29, 2022 9:49 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: First Light - LS50C Double Stack
- Replies: 25
- Views: 842
Re: First Light - LS50C Double Stack
Great story, Mark, and great results! No reason not to travel a bit more now.
Phil
Phil
- Tue Mar 29, 2022 9:41 pm
- Forum: SPoD Archive
- Topic: March 29 FD LS80
- Replies: 11
- Views: 763
Re: March 29 FD LS80
Thanks for kind comments. They make me smile. While working on the scope and vigorous verbalizing my sentiments, my wife brought me another cup of coffee. I will thank her too.
Phil
Phil
- Tue Mar 29, 2022 9:41 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: March 29 FD LS80
- Replies: 11
- Views: 456
Re: March 29 FD LS80
Thanks for kind comments. They make me smile. While working on the scope and vigorous verbalizing my sentiments, my wife brought me another cup of coffee. I will thank her too.
Phil
Phil
- Tue Mar 29, 2022 7:30 pm
- Forum: SPoD Archive
- Topic: March 29 FD LS80
- Replies: 11
- Views: 763
March 29 FD LS80
Hi Friends, I can’t believe that it’s been six months since I taken the Lunt 80 out for some sunshine. Time flies as we get older it seems. Anyway, the skies were clear this morning and this time of year the sun has moved so that it shines into the screened porch. No need to carry the equipment out ...
- Tue Mar 29, 2022 7:30 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: March 29 FD LS80
- Replies: 11
- Views: 456
March 29 FD LS80
Hi Friends, I can’t believe that it’s been six months since I taken the Lunt 80 out for some sunshine. Time flies as we get older it seems. Anyway, the skies were clear this morning and this time of year the sun has moved so that it shines into the screened porch. No need to carry the equipment out ...
- Mon Dec 20, 2021 7:20 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Dec. 19, 2021 AR and FD
- Replies: 11
- Views: 462
Re: Dec. 19, 2021 AR and FD
Thank you all for the nice comments. A great group of people here at Solarchat!
Alexandra, I wonder if we’ll get some more new filters in the astronomy box for Christmas this year? Hope so.
Phil
Alexandra, I wonder if we’ll get some more new filters in the astronomy box for Christmas this year? Hope so.
Phil
- Mon Dec 20, 2021 3:44 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Sunspots on 18/12/21
- Replies: 10
- Views: 457
Re: Sunspots on 18/12/21
Very impressive! I love the presentation.
Phil
Phil
- Mon Dec 20, 2021 3:36 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Sun Friday December 17, 2021
- Replies: 20
- Views: 667
Re: Sun Friday December 17, 2021
Nicely done, Franco. Your Ca shots are turning out very good. I'd like to try Ca someday.
Phil
Phil
- Mon Dec 20, 2021 3:30 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Dec. 19, 2021 AR and FD
- Replies: 11
- Views: 462
Dec. 19, 2021 AR and FD
Hi All, With such nice activity on the sun, I thought another go at a full disk with the small Mak would be in order today. Still operating at a focal ratio in the low 20s, the Solar Spectrum filter struggled to find much contrast, so I helped. Maybe a little over exuberant with the processing. It a...
- Mon Dec 20, 2021 3:26 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Sol from the 18th of December 2021.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 459
Re: Sol from the 18th of December 2021.
All great shots Eric. The Ha prom in the last one was a nice surprise.
Phil
Phil
- Mon Dec 20, 2021 3:20 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Sunday Sun 19th December 2021
- Replies: 21
- Views: 668
Re: Sunday Sun 19th December 2021
Exceptional imaging Stu!
Phil
Phil
- Sun Nov 07, 2021 11:03 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: 4th November 2021
- Replies: 20
- Views: 628
Re: 4th November 2021
Gorgeous Full Disks. I don’t know how you do it but you sure can make that PST sing.
Phil
Phil
- Sun Nov 07, 2021 10:58 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Sol the last day of October and 1st and 2nd of November.
- Replies: 12
- Views: 424
Re: Sol the last day of October and 1st and 2nd of November.
Another super set! Exquisite prom detail. Very nice Eric, thanks.
Phil
Phil
- Sun Nov 07, 2021 10:52 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: AR2893, AR2894 and prom - November 6, 2021
- Replies: 19
- Views: 643
Re: AR2893, AR2894 and prom - November 6, 2021
I must say that’s a great set of images, Franco. Something for everyone and I like them all.
Phil
Phil
- Fri Oct 15, 2021 11:01 pm
- Forum: Solar Reference Library
- Topic: DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING TUTORIALS | Solar imaging
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4020
Re: 3 more Tutorials
Good information Pedro. Thanks
Phil
Phil
- Fri Oct 15, 2021 11:01 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: 3 more Tutorials
- Replies: 8
- Views: 343
Re: 3 more Tutorials
Good information Pedro. Thanks
Phil
Phil
- Fri Oct 15, 2021 10:50 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Sol from the 14th of October 2021.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 314
Re: Sol from the 14th of October 2021.
Beautiful set Eric. Weather doesn’t slow you down.
Phil
Phil
- Fri Oct 15, 2021 10:47 pm
- Forum: SPoD Archive
- Topic: Saying Goodbye to AR2882 | Oct 15th 2021
- Replies: 8
- Views: 533
Re: Saying Goodbye to AR2882 | Oct 15th 2021
Very good images Marty. Well done. These are the best I’ve seen coming out of Florida in quite some time.
Phil
Phil
- Fri Oct 15, 2021 10:47 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Saying Goodbye to AR2882 | Oct 15th 2021
- Replies: 12
- Views: 402
Re: Saying Goodbye to AR2882 | Oct 15th 2021
Very good images Marty. Well done. These are the best I’ve seen coming out of Florida in quite some time.
Phil
Phil
- Tue Oct 12, 2021 1:35 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Oct.10, 2021 FD and 2882
- Replies: 12
- Views: 506
Re: Oct.10, 2021 FD and 2882
Mark, I haven’t noticed the ring until trying the disk shots with the reducer. Usually a Powermate is employed for closeups and no ring is seen with or without a reducer. I’ll investigate further.
Phil
Phil
- Tue Oct 12, 2021 12:45 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: AR12882 in WL 9-10-2021
- Replies: 16
- Views: 406
Re: AR12882 in WL 9-10-2021
Beautiful photo, Alexandra. You captured the mood perfectly.
Phil
Phil
- Tue Oct 12, 2021 12:34 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Oct.10, 2021 FD and 2882
- Replies: 12
- Views: 506
Re: Oct.10, 2021 FD and 2882
Thanks.
The sun sure can put on a spectacular show at times. It nice we can appreciate it.
Phil
The sun sure can put on a spectacular show at times. It nice we can appreciate it.
Phil
- Sun Oct 10, 2021 10:11 pm
- Forum: SPoD Archive
- Topic: My Solar week Oct. 03-09
- Replies: 15
- Views: 616
Re: My Solar week Oct. 03-09
Pretty amazing images, Leo!
Phil
Phil
- Sun Oct 10, 2021 10:11 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: My Solar week Oct. 03-09
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1069
Re: My Solar week Oct. 03-09
Pretty amazing images, Leo!
Phil
Phil
- Sun Oct 10, 2021 10:09 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Sunday Sun October 10th 2021
- Replies: 13
- Views: 477
Re: Sunday Sun October 10th 2021
Those are very good images, Stu. You have been setting the bar rather high for the rest of us recently.
Phil
Phil
- Sun Oct 10, 2021 10:05 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: AR2882 in HA, CaK & WL & Discs | Oct 10th 2021
- Replies: 19
- Views: 708
Re: AR2882 in HA, CaK & WL & Discs | Oct 10th 2021
Great set of images, Marty.
You just gotta love this Florida weather.
Phil
You just gotta love this Florida weather.
Phil
- Sun Oct 10, 2021 10:01 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Oct.10, 2021 FD and 2882
- Replies: 12
- Views: 506
Oct.10, 2021 FD and 2882
Today’s images again used the Questar and Solar Spectrum filter. Stopped down to f/20, and with a focal reducer, the full disk could be imaged. At f/20 the etalon produced a small centered on band (dark) region which turned into a ring as it was heated. I think this is what I was seeing in the flat ...
- Sun Oct 10, 2021 9:54 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Oct. 9th 2021 AR12882 Ha and WL
- Replies: 10
- Views: 381
Re: Oct. 9th 2021 AR12882 Ha and WL
Thanks for the kind comments. It has been quite a while since I posted any images here. During my last outing with the larger scope I twisted my back and have been a little reluctant to lug it out for a while longer at least. The smaller scopes get to see the sun now. The little Questar is lightweig...
- Sat Oct 09, 2021 10:45 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Sun FD in H-Alpha and CaK 9th of October 2021
- Replies: 16
- Views: 449
Re: Sun FD in H-Alpha and CaK 9th of October 2021
Arne, those turned out great. Very good detail and color.
Phil
Phil
- Sat Oct 09, 2021 7:48 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: 2021.Oct.09 Solar Refractor 228 F8 in action
- Replies: 17
- Views: 648
Re: 2021.Oct.09 Solar Refractor 228 F8 in action
Fantastic imaging, Ale!
Phil
Phil
- Sat Oct 09, 2021 7:47 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Oct. 9th 2021 AR12882 Ha and WL
- Replies: 10
- Views: 381
Oct. 9th 2021 AR12882 Ha and WL
Hi All, Beautiful activity on the sun today. Unfortunately only enough blue sky to grab the little Mak for a quick session. A little sun is better than none. The Ha images were taken using a Solar Spectrum filter attached to a Questar 3.5". The continuum was with a 540nm filter. Phil 20211009_0...
- Fri Sep 17, 2021 5:43 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Sun in Ha 16th September 2021
- Replies: 15
- Views: 574
Re: Sun in Ha 16th September 2021
Some of the best I have ever seen, Stu. Where do you go from here?
Phil
Phil
- Tue Sep 07, 2021 3:58 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Sun September 7th
- Replies: 14
- Views: 597
Re: Sun September 7th
Nicely done Stu. Usually I'm partial to greyscale but today it's the color for some reason. Super closeups as well.
Thanks
Phil
Thanks
Phil
- Tue Sep 07, 2021 3:50 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Our star September 4, 2021
- Replies: 22
- Views: 738
Re: Our star September 4, 2021
Franco, great images and great to see your return.
Phil
Phil