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- Sat Jun 03, 2023 6:56 am
- Forum: Solar Astronomy Shop and Swap
- Topic: Lunt CaK b1800 (LS18CaKMDd2)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 938
Re: Lunt CaK b1800 (LS18CaKMDd2)
Pictures weren't showing for some reason. Fixed now.
- Sat Jun 03, 2023 5:43 am
- Forum: Solar Astronomy Shop and Swap
- Topic: Lunt CaK b1800 (LS18CaKMDd2)
- Replies: 1
- Views: 938
Lunt CaK b1800 (LS18CaKMDd2)
Selling my Lunt CaK diagonal (18mm blocking filter).
There's a couple of chips on the barrel (due to normal usage), optically it's in perfect condition. I'm located in Belgium, will ship in Europe.
Price: €2000 + shipping
There's a couple of chips on the barrel (due to normal usage), optically it's in perfect condition. I'm located in Belgium, will ship in Europe.
Price: €2000 + shipping
- Mon Nov 28, 2022 1:42 pm
- Forum: Sunlit Earth
- Topic: Coffee under the stars ?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1308
Re: Coffee under the stars ?
That’s an original take on things. Very cool!
- Mon Nov 28, 2022 6:05 am
- Forum: Sunlit Earth
- Topic: Autumn birds
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1332
Re: Autumn birds
Wow!!!! absolutely fabulous, I would say the Barn owl is my favourite as I love the lighting :bow :bow :bow Where did you see the Black winged Kite, surely not in Belgium? hopefully on holiday in sunny Spain? Alexandra Thanks Alexandra. Close, south of France 🙂. Besides the occasional sighting in s...
- Sun Nov 27, 2022 3:48 pm
- Forum: Sunlit Earth
- Topic: Autumn birds
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1332
Re: Autumn birds
Hi Jochen, What camera and lens? Was it all hand held or on a monopod or tripod? Did you special noise software eg Topaz denoise AI or DXO Raw Prime …? Super photos! Magnus Thanks Magnus. These were all shot with a Nikon Z9 and 500mm pf lens. The first two were handheld, the rest on a tripod with a...
- Sun Nov 27, 2022 5:45 am
- Forum: Sunlit Earth
- Topic: Autumn birds
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1332
Re: Autumn birds
Thanks Rainer/Aaron.
- Sun Nov 27, 2022 5:44 am
- Forum: Sunlit Earth
- Topic: Sunlit, 10 to 13 Nov 2022, Animation of Mars' North Polar Hood evolution
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1252
Re: Sunlit, 10 to 13 Nov 2022, Animation of Mars' North Polar Hood evolution
Excellent work as per usual, Alexandros.
Have done a few visual observations of Mars over the last few weeks (getting close to opposition, so ideal time). Definitely a very fun target when the conditions are right.
Have done a few visual observations of Mars over the last few weeks (getting close to opposition, so ideal time). Definitely a very fun target when the conditions are right.
- Sat Nov 26, 2022 10:28 am
- Forum: Sunlit Earth
- Topic: Autumn birds
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1332
Autumn birds
Just a couple of my favourite bird shots that I've taken so far this autumn. Barn Owl: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52467375330_98e4b90b3a_o.jpg Black-winged kite: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52483443059_4e81a25040_o.jpg Common Buzzard: https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52524340919_...
- Sun Nov 13, 2022 6:16 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: 2022-11-12-Full disk (HA/CaK)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 331
Re: 2022-11-12-Full disk (HA/CaK)
Thank you.
Solar imaging is like riding a bike, I guess (once you know how, you don't forget)
Solar imaging is like riding a bike, I guess (once you know how, you don't forget)
- Sat Nov 12, 2022 1:58 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: 2022-11-12-Full disk (HA/CaK)
- Replies: 6
- Views: 331
2022-11-12-Full disk (HA/CaK)
It's been a while since my last imaging session, but I managed to get one in again today. With the sun not getting any higher than 21° this time of year, the conditions are obviously not ideal, but good enough to get some decent disks regardless. Setup: HA: Lunt LS60 + DS60, ASI178 CaK: 100ED @ 60mm...
- Sun Nov 06, 2022 10:15 am
- Forum: SPoD Archive
- Topic: November Solar Challenge
- Replies: 42
- Views: 4806
Re: November Solar Challenge
Fun topic
First ever solar image:
One of my favourites:
First ever solar image:
One of my favourites:
- Sat Oct 29, 2022 4:12 pm
- Forum: Sunlit Earth
- Topic: Autumn sunrise
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1198
Re: Autumn sunrise
Thanks Ivan.
- Wed Oct 26, 2022 11:58 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Eclipse 25th October 2022
- Replies: 15
- Views: 546
Re: Eclipse 25th October 2022
Lovely set of images, Alexandra.
at your attempt at outreach. My (limited) experience in that regard is the same though. All that's missing is the standard "Why are you doing that? What's the point?" remark.
at your attempt at outreach. My (limited) experience in that regard is the same though. All that's missing is the standard "Why are you doing that? What's the point?" remark.
- Tue Oct 25, 2022 11:23 am
- Forum: SPoD Archive
- Topic: Partial Solar Eclipse 25th October 2022
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1138
Re: Partial Solar Eclipse 25th October 2022
Thanks for the view, Stu.
Similar situation as Arne over here.
Similar situation as Arne over here.
- Tue Oct 25, 2022 11:23 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Partial Solar Eclipse 25th October 2022
- Replies: 25
- Views: 833
Re: Partial Solar Eclipse 25th October 2022
Thanks for the view, Stu.
Similar situation as Arne over here.
Similar situation as Arne over here.
- Sat Oct 22, 2022 8:15 am
- Forum: Sunlit Earth
- Topic: Autumn sunrise
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1198
Re: Autumn sunrise
Thanks everyone. Is that a very old brigde as I saw a litte plate on the right column at the entrance ? Hi Rainer. The plaque has a little bit of information about the organization that manages the nature reserve (and many others around here). The bridge has been around for a while as well though. I...
- Sat Oct 22, 2022 8:12 am
- Forum: Sunlit Earth
- Topic: Patio visitors - ursa major and (relatively) minor
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1320
Re: Patio visitors - ursa major and (relatively) minor
Well, that's something different than the robins/tits that we get over here
- Sat Oct 22, 2022 8:11 am
- Forum: Sunlit Earth
- Topic: Animation of Jupiter, Io, Europa, Ganymede, the almost entire happy family :-)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1210
Re: Animation of Jupiter, Io, Europa, Ganymede, the almost entire happy family :-)
Very nice as always, Alexandros.
- Thu Oct 20, 2022 9:08 am
- Forum: Sunlit Earth
- Topic: Autumn sunrise
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1198
Autumn sunrise
The majority of the year, I don't really bother much with photographing landscapes (not very good at it and also not where my interest lies). Autumn is always a fun time to go out and see what you can find though. Captured this sunrise over a (very sketchy :lol: ) bridge in a local nature reserve. h...
- Fri Oct 07, 2022 4:08 am
- Forum: Sunlit Earth
- Topic: Unusual indirect sunlight
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1729
Re: Unusual indirect sunlight
Thanks a lot Jochem for the link and the info! I have contacted them to learn more. It seems the 'Fiber Feed Unit' is the only one addressed to amateurs? Hope will know for sure after their answer. Since you attended their seminar (and hope it was useful and you enjoyed it), did you see any result ...
- Thu Oct 06, 2022 4:32 am
- Forum: Sunlit Earth
- Topic: Unusual indirect sunlight
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1729
Re: Unusual indirect sunlight
Jochem, just to keep dreaming or to buy a lotto tomorrow... ;-), do you have any link about such adaptive optics for amateurs to check the results (and see what kind of fortune is needed...)? If yes, can you please send it? Best wishes, Alexandros Hi Alexandros. Have a look at the link below. They'...
- Tue Oct 04, 2022 11:33 am
- Forum: Sunlit Earth
- Topic: Unusual indirect sunlight
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1729
Re: Unusual indirect sunlight
Impressive results, Alexandros. Very nice indeed.
On the adaptive optics topic; technically speaking the technology is already available to amateurs. But the pricepoint is still as such that it'll be reserved for the lucky few (read: those with very big bank accounts ).
On the adaptive optics topic; technically speaking the technology is already available to amateurs. But the pricepoint is still as such that it'll be reserved for the lucky few (read: those with very big bank accounts ).
- Wed Sep 21, 2022 9:20 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Please advise which telescope with a Solarscope DSF70?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 710
Re: Please advise which telescope with a Solarscope DSF70?
Hi Nic If you're strictly going to be doing solar work, I would also just keep your Evostar (as already mentioned by Mark and James). If you have other interests outside of that (nighttime visual/imaging,...), then it's a different story. I personally use the Evostar 100 (slightly bigger brother of ...
- Wed Sep 14, 2022 8:55 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: OIII images taken with the 300 mm on August 5
- Replies: 16
- Views: 681
Re: OIII images taken with the 300 mm on August 5
I kind of like it as well
Out of curiousity, what's the reasoning behind using the OIII filter? The shorter wavelengths will be a lot more sensitive to conditions being right (not like that's an issue by the looks of it, but still), so I'm guessing there must be a specific purpose?
Out of curiousity, what's the reasoning behind using the OIII filter? The shorter wavelengths will be a lot more sensitive to conditions being right (not like that's an issue by the looks of it, but still), so I'm guessing there must be a specific purpose?
- Tue Sep 13, 2022 3:58 pm
- Forum: SPoD Archive
- Topic: September 2022 Solarchat Monthly Zoom Meeting
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1147
Re: September 2022 Solarchat Monthly Zoom Meeting
Had a look at the recording. Very nice observatory you’ve built there, Brian. Quite interesting to watch the explanation/overview.
- Tue Sep 13, 2022 6:37 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Sun September 11th 2022
- Replies: 13
- Views: 450
Re: Sun September 11th 2022
Some nice "snakes" you captured there
Great work as always, Paul.
Great work as always, Paul.
- Tue Sep 13, 2022 6:35 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: 2022-09-12 - AR13094_98 (HA/Continuum)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 401
Re: 2022-09-12 - AR13094_98 (HA/Continuum)
Thanks everyone, always appreciated.
- Tue Sep 13, 2022 6:34 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Sun in Greylight 12th September 2022
- Replies: 10
- Views: 400
Re: Sun in Greylight 12th September 2022
You still managed to get a peek in. Better than nothing, right?
The various spots across the AR's still came through nicely, looks good.
The various spots across the AR's still came through nicely, looks good.
- Tue Sep 13, 2022 6:32 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Ha, WL and CaK from 9/9/2022
- Replies: 12
- Views: 396
Re: Ha, WL and CaK from 9/9/2022
Nice set of shots, Warren.
And I'm sure we've all done things like that
And I'm sure we've all done things like that
- Tue Sep 13, 2022 6:31 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Sun Full Disk Ha - September 11, 2022
- Replies: 8
- Views: 339
Re: Sun Full Disk Ha - September 11, 2022
Nice disks there.
- Tue Sep 13, 2022 6:30 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: 11/09 Region 13097-13092-13093
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1265
Re: 11/09 Region 13097-13092-13093
I'd say that seeing wasn't too bad alright
Looks great, nicely done.
Looks great, nicely done.
- Tue Sep 13, 2022 6:29 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Sunday Sun September 11th 2022
- Replies: 17
- Views: 533
Re: Sunday Sun September 11th 2022
Looks good, Stu. Nice results despite challenging conditions.
- Tue Sep 13, 2022 6:27 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: September 11 2022 White Light Observations.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 285
Re: September 11 2022 White Light Observations.
Always nice to read these. Thanks James.
- Tue Sep 13, 2022 6:27 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Ha Sun September 10, 2022
- Replies: 15
- Views: 480
Re: Ha Sun September 10, 2022
Very nice, Franco. You definitely made the right choice in bringing out the big toys.
- Tue Sep 13, 2022 6:24 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: full disc mosaic 12/9/2022
- Replies: 7
- Views: 319
Re: full disc mosaic 12/9/2022
Quite the effort doing 16 panels there. Came out great though; nice work.
- Tue Sep 13, 2022 6:23 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Solar flare in Ha 220912
- Replies: 14
- Views: 523
Re: Solar flare in Ha 220912
Nicely caught, Alun.
- Tue Sep 13, 2022 6:22 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: 40mm Selsi f/20?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 868
Re: 40mm Selsi f/20?
Now that's a bargain alright. Looks great.
- Tue Sep 13, 2022 6:20 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Septmener 6th - Ha Session
- Replies: 10
- Views: 311
Re: Septmener 6th - Ha Session
Nice results as always, Brian.
- Tue Sep 13, 2022 6:19 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: 12th Sept Sunspots
- Replies: 11
- Views: 356
Re: 12th Sept Sunspots
So many spots all over. Nicely captured.
- Tue Sep 13, 2022 6:18 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Long filament, full disk on Sept 6
- Replies: 6
- Views: 271
Re: Long filament, full disk on Sept 6
Very nice, Lou.
- Mon Sep 12, 2022 1:00 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: 2022-09-12 - AR13094_98 (HA/Continuum)
- Replies: 11
- Views: 401
2022-09-12 - AR13094_98 (HA/Continuum)
Inviting blue(ish) skies today, so decided to try a quick session over lunch. The seeing was a bit all over the place, so a lot of data ended up in the bin. Nonetheless, these two turned out fairly decent; happy with that. Setup: HA: 100ED, Quark Chromosphere, Baader 35nm H-Alpha, ASI174 Continuum: ...
- Sat Sep 10, 2022 6:07 am
- Forum: SPoD Archive
- Topic: September Solar Challenge
- Replies: 28
- Views: 3204
Re: September Solar Challenge
This is all very interesting.
I always assumed that when people said that can't see anything in CaK; they meant that detail on the disk isn't there, but the disk itself is perfectly visible (similar to my situation in other words).
You learn something new every day
I always assumed that when people said that can't see anything in CaK; they meant that detail on the disk isn't there, but the disk itself is perfectly visible (similar to my situation in other words).
You learn something new every day
- Sat Sep 10, 2022 6:03 am
- Forum: Sunlit Earth
- Topic: More then 4 weeks ...
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1068
Re: More then 4 weeks ...
Very cool
Definitely keep us updated once it's programmed and fully functional; would love to see it.
Definitely keep us updated once it's programmed and fully functional; would love to see it.
- Wed Sep 07, 2022 10:00 am
- Forum: Sunlit Earth
- Topic: Green Woodpecker
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1004
Re: Green Woodpecker
Thanks Alexandra.
The latter, I think. Most of the birds in the area were looking a bit worse for wear plumage wise. Can't imagine they were all having a bad hair day
The latter, I think. Most of the birds in the area were looking a bit worse for wear plumage wise. Can't imagine they were all having a bad hair day
- Wed Sep 07, 2022 8:44 am
- Forum: Sunlit Earth
- Topic: Green Woodpecker
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1004
Green Woodpecker
This has always been a difficult species for me. While I've photographed it a few times over the past years, this is the first time I'm getting a shot that I consider good enough (admittedly, I'm difficult/demanding in that regard, but still :D ). So very happy with the encounter and photo. https://...
- Wed Sep 07, 2022 8:42 am
- Forum: Sunlit Earth
- Topic: Who keeps putting these nuts here ... ?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 933
Re: Who keeps putting these nuts here ... ?
Looking good, Steve. Which new toy/camera did you get?
- Tue Sep 06, 2022 4:58 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Observing Via Slooh today.
- Replies: 15
- Views: 421
Re: Observing Via Slooh today.
Thanks for the update, James. I used to be a Slooh member for a bit quite a few years ago, good to see that they're still going strong. Are they still using the LS60 as their solar scope? Yeah they are still using the Lunt LS60Tha. I love the educational quality of the site. The lessons are awesome...
- Tue Sep 06, 2022 4:12 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: 2022-09-05 - Big filament around AR13092_93
- Replies: 14
- Views: 467
Re: 2022-09-05 - Big filament around AR13092_93
Cheers guys.
- Tue Sep 06, 2022 4:11 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: First time comparing features in 3 lights!
- Replies: 17
- Views: 548
Re: First time comparing features in 3 lights!
Nice set of images, Nic.
And happy birthday.
And happy birthday.
- Tue Sep 06, 2022 4:10 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: AR3089-AR3092 September 1 and 2, 2022 - Calcium H
- Replies: 14
- Views: 517
Re: AR3089-AR3092 September 1 and 2, 2022 - Calcium H
Nice shots, Franco. And cool looking solar canon you have there