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by DeepSolar64
Thu Mar 28, 2024 4:34 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 3615 WL (27/3/24) and final testing of portable setup for eclipse
Replies: 5
Views: 94

Re: 3615 WL (27/3/24) and final testing of portable setup for eclipse

Looks awesome. I would say it was a very successful test!
by DeepSolar64
Thu Mar 28, 2024 4:08 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: SUNoculars and solar magnetic data. 3-27-24
Replies: 2
Views: 60

SUNoculars and solar magnetic data. 3-27-24

Today was another cloudy one and I only had a fleeting chance to catch a view using my little Lunt 8x32 white light solar binoculars. My view was around 19:50 UTC and the temperature was 68F ( 20C ) at the time. SUNoculars.JPG I could see four active regions on the photosphere. In the NW quadrant AR...
by DeepSolar64
Thu Mar 28, 2024 3:56 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sun WL realtime video 27.03.24
Replies: 3
Views: 68

Re: Sun WL realtime video 27.03.24

Very nice! Contrasty and sharp.
by DeepSolar64
Thu Mar 28, 2024 3:52 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Snatched G-band and longpass IR between clouds
Replies: 5
Views: 91

Re: Snatched G-band and longpass IR between clouds

I really like the 685nm image. It shows the faculae really well. It reminds me of the Antlia 393.3nm K-line filter.

James
by DeepSolar64
Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:26 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: M class flare March 24th from the marsh
Replies: 8
Views: 188

Re: M class flare March 24th from the marsh

This is as close as I have come Stephen knowing our eyes just pick up more dynamic range than our cameras, I just can't get flaring areas to look like they do in an eyepiece. For this I used a B&W set to RGB in Photoshop and then did an adjustment layer in Levels with the following settings on ...
by DeepSolar64
Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:10 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 8x32 Lunt SUNocular view. 3-25-24
Replies: 7
Views: 193

Re: 8x32 Lunt SUNocular view. 3-25-24

You are welcome Stu. They are wonderful for quick views. Have you got a set?
by DeepSolar64
Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:03 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Full Disc Monday Morning 03-25
Replies: 7
Views: 142

Re: Full Disc Monday Morning 03-25

Nicely detailed!! :)
by DeepSolar64
Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:02 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: March 25th
Replies: 7
Views: 155

Re: March 25th

Robert,
Very nice 540nm and CaK images. It is nice to be able to compare them directly. Thanks for sharing them.

James
by DeepSolar64
Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:00 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 24 Mar '24 Ha FD and Regional
Replies: 9
Views: 190

Re: 24 Mar '24 Ha FD and Regional

WoW! I especially like the " Ring of Fire " image.
by DeepSolar64
Wed Mar 27, 2024 12:58 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 26th March 2024
Replies: 8
Views: 191

Re: 26th March 2024

Very nice work John. On both the 540nm and the Ha images. πŸ‘πŸΌ
by DeepSolar64
Wed Mar 27, 2024 12:55 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: AR-3615 ribbon flare
Replies: 7
Views: 189

Re: AR-3615 ribbon flare

Very nice! I definitely like the coloration you have used. It adds to the " hot " look.
by DeepSolar64
Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:32 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Morning sun in H-a 26.03.
Replies: 9
Views: 197

Re: Morning sun in H-a 26.03.

Very nice close up detail, Petr.
by DeepSolar64
Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:28 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 8x32 Lunt SUNocular view. 3-25-24
Replies: 7
Views: 193

Re: 8x32 Lunt SUNocular view. 3-25-24

marktownley wrote: ↑Tue Mar 26, 2024 4:25 pm
DeepSolar64 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 26, 2024 12:53 am I think a pair of SUNoculars should be in every solar observers arsenal.
I completely agree!
:D πŸ‘πŸ»
by DeepSolar64
Tue Mar 26, 2024 1:57 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: AR3615 - X-flare on 23Apr & M-flare on 24 Apr (Singapore) [New Images Added]
Replies: 36
Views: 691

Re: AR3615 - X-flare on 23Apr & M-flare on 24 Apr (Singapore) [New Images Added]

I see white dots in the penumbra of the first additional picture. I wonder what they are?
by DeepSolar64
Tue Mar 26, 2024 4:30 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: AR3615 March 25th
Replies: 10
Views: 160

Re: AR3615 March 25th

😊 πŸ‘πŸΌ
by DeepSolar64
Tue Mar 26, 2024 12:53 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 8x32 Lunt SUNocular view. 3-25-24
Replies: 7
Views: 193

Re: 8x32 Lunt SUNocular view. 3-25-24

Good luck Maurits. You are welcome Mark. I think a pair of SUNoculars should be in every solar observers arsenal.
by DeepSolar64
Tue Mar 26, 2024 12:50 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: March 24 2024 Observations. 540nm
Replies: 8
Views: 176

Re: March 24 2024 Observations. 540nm

You are very welcome Maurits.
by DeepSolar64
Mon Mar 25, 2024 4:44 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 8x32 Lunt SUNocular view. 3-25-24
Replies: 7
Views: 193

8x32 Lunt SUNocular view. 3-25-24

Today is largely overcast but I have managed to see through the thinner areas in the cloud layer using my little Lunt 8x32 white light solar binoculars. I can see four regions on the Sun today. In the NE quadrant I can see AR13619 as a single spot. The NW quadrant shows AR13614 also as a single spot...
by DeepSolar64
Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:07 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: March 24 2024 Observations. 540nm
Replies: 8
Views: 176

Re: March 24 2024 Observations. 540nm

Thanks and welcomes Mark, Stu, Peter, Steen and Franco. Good luck on the weather and Mark, keep those solar binoculars handy!

James
by DeepSolar64
Mon Mar 25, 2024 1:45 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: March 24 2024 Observations. 540nm
Replies: 8
Views: 176

March 24 2024 Observations. 540nm

Today's session time was from 14:20 until 14:50 UTC. The skies were clear but the seeing was well below average. The temperature was 44F ( 6.6C ). Breezy. Observing!.JPG Astro-Tech AT72EDII w/Altair wedge and Baader Continuum filter. 23.5x and 31x. ( 540nm ) I could see seven active regions on the p...
by DeepSolar64
Mon Mar 25, 2024 1:15 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: WL solar with seestar s50
Replies: 3
Views: 108

Re: WL solar with seestar s50

Nice!
by DeepSolar64
Mon Mar 25, 2024 1:06 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Back home and out, cold or no cold! 3/24/2024
Replies: 23
Views: 343

Re: Back home and out, cold or no cold! 3/24/2024

Nice work there Warren. I especially love the CaK disc. I hope you get to feeling better.

James
by DeepSolar64
Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:59 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sunday Sun 24th March 2024
Replies: 20
Views: 338

Re: Sunday Sun 24th March 2024

Stuart,
This was a truly great three-light imaging session that you have presented to us. Thank You!! Personally, as it often is, your colored CaK full disc is my favorite.

James πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»
by DeepSolar64
Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:53 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: AR 3363
Replies: 12
Views: 211

Re: AR 3363

WoW. Nearly perfect. Very detailed!

James πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘πŸ»
by DeepSolar64
Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:44 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Quick closeup in Ca-k from today
Replies: 27
Views: 528

Re: Quick closeup in Ca-k from today

Dennis,
The plasma looks really turbulent in your images. It reminds me of the dark turbulent clouds that often precede a thunderstorm.

Very nice.

James.
by DeepSolar64
Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:47 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Quick CaK Disks 23rd March
Replies: 27
Views: 563

Re: Quick CaK Disks 23rd March

Mark,
What a beautiful place. You are so lucky. I’ll have to look at this picture on my new iMac.

James
by DeepSolar64
Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:43 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 24th March, multiple active areas
Replies: 6
Views: 151

Re: 24th March, multiple active areas

Robert,
These are nice images. I really like the white light closeup.

James
by DeepSolar64
Sun Mar 24, 2024 1:11 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: March 23 2024 Observations. M2.7 Flare in AR13615.
Replies: 7
Views: 164

Re: March 23 2024 Observations. M2.7 Flare in AR13615.

Thanks David and Franco. Today will be a busy one for me but hopefully I will at least get a quick observation in. Good luck on your solar exploits.

James
by DeepSolar64
Sun Mar 24, 2024 1:07 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Quick CaK Disks 23rd March
Replies: 27
Views: 563

Re: Quick CaK Disks 23rd March

marktownley wrote: ↑Sun Mar 24, 2024 5:03 am Thanks James, I'll try through the coach window. Just starting to get light now.
I hope you got it.
by DeepSolar64
Sun Mar 24, 2024 4:59 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: March 23 2024 Observations. M2.7 Flare in AR13615.
Replies: 7
Views: 164

Re: March 23 2024 Observations. M2.7 Flare in AR13615.

You are welcome Mark. AR13615 should be an easy target for the SUNoculars.
by DeepSolar64
Sun Mar 24, 2024 4:57 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Quick CaK Disks 23rd March
Replies: 27
Views: 563

Re: Quick CaK Disks 23rd March

Good luck Mark. Maybe you will get a nice sunrise picture.
by DeepSolar64
Sun Mar 24, 2024 3:50 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: AR3615 - X-flare on 23Apr & M-flare on 24 Apr (Singapore) [New Images Added]
Replies: 36
Views: 691

Re: AR3615 - X-flare on 23Apr and M-flare on 24 Apr (Singapore)

Very nice CaK resolution and contrast. Professional class work Alfred! :bow
by DeepSolar64
Sun Mar 24, 2024 3:38 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: March 23 2024 Observations. M2.7 Flare in AR13615.
Replies: 7
Views: 164

March 23 2024 Observations. M2.7 Flare in AR13615.

My session time was from 16:20 until 17:30 UTC. Intermittent with some wait in between clouds. The seeing was fair/average and the temperature was 65F ( 18.3C ) towards the end of the session. Observing!.JPG Coronado SolarMax II 60. SS & DS. 20x. ( 656.28nm ) I could see six active regions in th...
by DeepSolar64
Sun Mar 24, 2024 2:47 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Full Disc 23-03-2024
Replies: 12
Views: 213

Re: Full Disc 23-03-2024

Very nice! I love the white light image.
by DeepSolar64
Sun Mar 24, 2024 2:11 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Quick CaK Disks 23rd March
Replies: 27
Views: 563

Re: Quick CaK Disks 23rd March

Very nice imaging Mr. Townley. I caught the proms visually on the SE limb several hours after you did. Have a safe and fun trip.

James
by DeepSolar64
Sun Mar 24, 2024 2:03 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: flare on AR3614
Replies: 16
Views: 276

Re: flare on AR3614

WoW!! This is stunning work, Paul. Incredible!

James πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»
by DeepSolar64
Sun Mar 24, 2024 1:58 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: AR3615 Big Solar Flares! Full Disc & High Res H-alpha | March 23rd 2024
Replies: 18
Views: 398

Re: AR3615 Big Solar Flares! Full Disc & High Res H-alpha | March 23rd 2024

Very nice work Marty. Keep looking for that white whale. I caught some M-class flaring visually today. I just gotta post it.

James
by DeepSolar64
Sun Mar 24, 2024 1:51 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sun March 22, 2024
Replies: 10
Views: 210

Re: Sun March 22, 2024

Franco,
Superb on the CaH images, I always love them. The white light images are great too and the SeeStar did well. The sunset looks very organic. Beautiful!!

James
by DeepSolar64
Sun Mar 24, 2024 1:40 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: X1.12 Flare and More!. Early AM UTC 3-23-24
Replies: 10
Views: 259

Update! Re: X1.12 Flare and More!. Early AM UTC 3-23-24

Update! Here is the bullseye CME from the X class flaring event as seen a few hours after the event by the SOHO LASKOC2 coronagraph. We may get some serious aurorae out of this one!


CME from X1.12Flare!_SOHO_LASKOC2_3-23-24.JPG
CME from X1.12Flare!_SOHO_LASKOC2_3-23-24.JPG (157.79 KiB) Viewed 96 times
by DeepSolar64
Sun Mar 24, 2024 12:35 am
Forum: SPoD Archive
Topic: Frustrating Day......
Replies: 18
Views: 167

Re: Frustrating Day......

Your frustration paid off with a SPOD image! πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»
by DeepSolar64
Sat Mar 23, 2024 11:57 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Frustrating Day......
Replies: 22
Views: 431

Re: Frustrating Day......

Congratulations on the SPOD Stu!! πŸ₯³
by DeepSolar64
Sat Mar 23, 2024 11:55 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 393.3nm Antlia K-line and 540nm Baader Continuum Imaging. 3-21-24
Replies: 15
Views: 340

Re: 393.3nm Antlia K-line and 540nm Baader Continuum Imaging. 3-21-24

Now if I can find something more substantial than cardboard and duct tape.
by DeepSolar64
Sat Mar 23, 2024 7:45 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: X1.1 flare, post-flare loops and prominences - it's all happening
Replies: 17
Views: 354

Re: X1.1 flare, post-flare loops and prominences - it's all happening

Nice catch on the X class flare!! I was hoping someone caught it. I too like softer processing vs hard brittle processing.

James. πŸ˜ŠπŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ»
by DeepSolar64
Sat Mar 23, 2024 4:59 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: First light Lunt60 MT
Replies: 12
Views: 246

Re: First light Lunt60 MT

Very nice view from the Lunt 60 MT. I am currently struggling to see through and between clouds with my Coronado SMII60 and my visual view of AR13615 looks very similar.

James
by DeepSolar64
Sat Mar 23, 2024 4:31 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: March 20 2024 Observations.
Replies: 8
Views: 193

Re: March 20 2024 Observations.

Thanks Maurits. These are my most portable scopes.