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by robert
Sun Mar 17, 2024 7:15 pm
Forum: SPoD Archive
Topic: G Band better with the right kit!
Replies: 31
Views: 127

Re: G Band better with the right kit!

nicspenceryork wrote: Sun Mar 17, 2024 2:07 pm
robert wrote: Sun Mar 17, 2024 12:39 pm Seeing is my usual limiting factor with wet Atlantic turbulent air...
Where in NW Scotland are you? I lived near Kilmartin as a child!
Nic
Kilmartin is lovely. We are on Skye on the north west near Dunvegan
R
by robert
Sun Mar 17, 2024 7:15 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: G Band better with the right kit!
Replies: 40
Views: 627

Re: G Band better with the right kit!

nicspenceryork wrote: Sun Mar 17, 2024 2:07 pm
robert wrote: Sun Mar 17, 2024 12:39 pm Seeing is my usual limiting factor with wet Atlantic turbulent air...
Where in NW Scotland are you? I lived near Kilmartin as a child!
Nic
Kilmartin is lovely. We are on Skye on the north west near Dunvegan
R
by robert
Sun Mar 17, 2024 1:42 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: FD's 16/3/24
Replies: 11
Views: 310

Re: FD's 16/3/24

Very nice shots
Robert
by robert
Sun Mar 17, 2024 12:39 pm
Forum: SPoD Archive
Topic: G Band better with the right kit!
Replies: 31
Views: 127

Re: G Band better with the right kit!

Seeing is my usual limiting factor with wet Atlantic turbulent air...
by robert
Sun Mar 17, 2024 12:39 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: G Band better with the right kit!
Replies: 40
Views: 627

Re: G Band better with the right kit!

Seeing is my usual limiting factor with wet Atlantic turbulent air...
by robert
Sun Mar 17, 2024 12:37 pm
Forum: SPoD Archive
Topic: G Band better with the right kit!
Replies: 31
Views: 127

Re: G Band better with the right kit!

Thanks Nic
Interesting... pondering now 🤔
by robert
Sun Mar 17, 2024 12:37 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: G Band better with the right kit!
Replies: 40
Views: 627

Re: G Band better with the right kit!

Thanks Nic
Interesting... pondering now 🤔
by robert
Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:11 am
Forum: SPoD Archive
Topic: G Band better with the right kit!
Replies: 31
Views: 127

Re: G Band better with the right kit!

Auto correction chaged granulation to translation, bother!
by robert
Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:11 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: G Band better with the right kit!
Replies: 40
Views: 627

Re: G Band better with the right kit!

Auto correction chaged granulation to translation, bother!
by robert
Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:09 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: G Band better with the right kit!
Replies: 40
Views: 627

Re: G Band better with the right kit!

Great results. I thought the Lunt wedge had an ND filter that can be swapped. I have one and cannot remember 🤔 I will have a look later! Robert Thanks you. Apparently you can… if you’re brave, know what you’re doing & confident in DIY! I was too scared and decided to play it safe with an upgrad...
by robert
Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:09 am
Forum: SPoD Archive
Topic: G Band better with the right kit!
Replies: 31
Views: 127

Re: G Band better with the right kit!

Great results. I thought the Lunt wedge had an ND filter that can be swapped. I have one and cannot remember 🤔 I will have a look later! Robert Thanks you. Apparently you can… if you’re brave, know what you’re doing & confident in DIY! I was too scared and decided to play it safe with an upgrad...
by robert
Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:51 am
Forum: SPoD Archive
Topic: G Band better with the right kit!
Replies: 31
Views: 127

Re: G Band better with the right kit!

Great results. I thought the Lunt wedge had an ND filter that can be swapped. I have one and cannot remember 🤔 I will have a look later!

Robert
by robert
Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:51 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: G Band better with the right kit!
Replies: 40
Views: 627

Re: G Band better with the right kit!

Great results. I thought the Lunt wedge had an ND filter that can be swapped. I have one and cannot remember 🤔 I will have a look later!

Robert
by robert
Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:41 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 16th March
Replies: 10
Views: 316

Re: 16th March

Thanks for the comments. R
by robert
Sat Mar 16, 2024 4:46 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 16th March
Replies: 10
Views: 316

16th March

Ha full disk colour and BW, nice morning, rain now! Robert LS60 DS https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53591548984_9b238200e4_o.jpg 0315 2024-03-16-1121_6-L_lapl5_ap714 by Robert Arnold , on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53591548904_429dc40a27_o.jpg 0315 2024-03-16-1121_6-L_lapl5_ap714b...
by robert
Sat Mar 02, 2024 10:30 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 1st March
Replies: 12
Views: 249

Re: 1st March

Thanks Mark!
by robert
Fri Mar 01, 2024 11:29 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 1st March
Replies: 12
Views: 249

Re: 1st March

Perhaps presenting both the monochrome and colour is an option.
Yes good idea, thanks.
by robert
Fri Mar 01, 2024 11:04 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 1st March
Replies: 12
Views: 249

Re: 1st March

You may have a point Rainer, 🤔
by robert
Fri Mar 01, 2024 3:14 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 1st March
Replies: 12
Views: 249

1st March

First chance to image for a couple of weeks Robert LS60 DS https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53561236991_db121d5958_o.jpg 0301 2024-03-01-1346_3-L_lapl5_ap185 by Robert Arnold , on Flickr https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53562892778_39f44fffa9_h.jpg 53561236991_db121d5958_o-bw by Robert Arnold ...
by robert
Wed Feb 07, 2024 3:34 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: AR3576 looking complex in WL and CaK. 7th Feb
Replies: 7
Views: 256

AR3576 looking complex in WL and CaK. 7th Feb

Snow overnight and then a clear sky, feeling lucky. And the huge active area looks amazing. Robert ED80 Lunt B600 CaK module, x0.5 reducer, IR cut. PGR Ch3 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53515124474_82e5f10889_o.jpg 0207 CaK disc 2024-02-07-1354_3-L_lapl5_ap753 by Robert Arnold , on Flickr Clos...
by robert
Tue Feb 06, 2024 4:43 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 6th Feb Huge active area
Replies: 9
Views: 339

6th Feb Huge active area

Clear for a while today. The sun is spectacular
Robert

LS60 DS
2024-02-06_04-40-08.jpg
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by robert
Wed Jan 31, 2024 6:18 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 29th January ISS transit on Skye
Replies: 7
Views: 288

Re: 29th January ISS transit on Skye

MapleRidge wrote: Tue Jan 30, 2024 11:27 pm Impressive catch Robert :bow

Brian
Thanks Brian. I am impressed by the accuracy of ISS transit finder website 🙂👍
by robert
Tue Jan 30, 2024 7:18 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 29th January ISS transit on Skye
Replies: 7
Views: 288

Re: 29th January ISS transit on Skye

ffellah wrote: Tue Jan 30, 2024 5:56 pm Excellent ! it looks like a bug.

Franco
that's being generous!
R
by robert
Tue Jan 30, 2024 2:40 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 29th January ISS transit on Skye
Replies: 7
Views: 288

29th January ISS transit on Skye

Yesterday an unlikely transit of the International Space Station occurred and even more unlikely it was not cloudy! Robert click to access mp4 on Flickr, then play it https://live.staticflickr.com/31337/53498051328_6c45ff109f_h.jpg 0129 ISS transit of the sun - Skye by Robert Arnold , on Flickr http...
by robert
Wed Jan 17, 2024 6:45 am
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: Barlow with Lunt CaK
Replies: 9
Views: 489

Re: Barlow with Lunt CaK

UV filter does block CaK. You can use an IR filter. The Barlow is ok between the module and camera. I have been using this arrangement for several years with an ED80 and ED100. No issues so far. Good luck.
Robert
by robert
Fri Jan 05, 2024 1:36 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: FD Hydrogen alpha on the 5th January
Replies: 9
Views: 535

FD Hydrogen alpha on the 5th January

Very low sun but it must be getting higher now!
Robert

LS60 DS
Image0105 2024-01-05-1228_1-L_lapl5_ap330 by Robert Arnold, on Flickr
by robert
Wed Dec 06, 2023 6:30 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: One hour animation NE Eruptive Prominence
Replies: 23
Views: 1186

Re: One hour animation NE Eruptive Prominence

Great animation, and elf!
Robert
by robert
Sat Nov 25, 2023 5:34 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 25th November disc Ha
Replies: 6
Views: 429

25th November disc Ha

Very low and busy sun, just caught a glimpse
Robert

LS60 DS
Image1125 2023-11-25-1330_9-L_lapl5_ap412 by Robert Arnold, on Flickr
by robert
Thu Oct 26, 2023 4:25 pm
Forum: SPoD Archive
Topic: Ha, WL and CaK on 26th Oct
Replies: 8
Views: 1291

Ha, WL and CaK on 26th Oct

Hope these are worth a look, definitely good to be out with the scopes today. The Ha looks busy but there is very little activity with sunspots, the white light looks nearly blank. Robert Lunt 60 DS https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53286445117_112e386798_h.jpg 1026 2023-10-26-1140_9-L_lapl5_ap346...
by robert
Thu Oct 26, 2023 4:25 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Ha, WL and CaK on 26th Oct
Replies: 8
Views: 728

Ha, WL and CaK on 26th Oct

Hope these are worth a look, definitely good to be out with the scopes today. The Ha looks busy but there is very little activity with sunspots, the white light looks nearly blank. Robert Lunt 60 DS https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53286445117_112e386798_h.jpg 1026 2023-10-26-1140_9-L_lapl5_ap346...
by robert
Thu Oct 05, 2023 9:53 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Please support our fundraiser
Replies: 4
Views: 2163

Re: Please support our fundraiser

Sent today
by robert
Thu Oct 05, 2023 11:04 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 4th Oct 2023
Replies: 7
Views: 1521

Re: 4th Oct 2023

Thanks for the encouraging comments. Sunshine is getting quite rare here!
by robert
Wed Oct 04, 2023 10:34 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: M1.9 flare and eruption at AR3452 10/2/2023
Replies: 32
Views: 3142

Re: M1.9 flare and eruption at AR3452 10/2/2023

Most dramatic 3D animation that I have ever seen. Wonderful!
Robert
by robert
Wed Oct 04, 2023 5:14 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 4th Oct 2023
Replies: 7
Views: 1521

4th Oct 2023

Ha full disk in between blustery clouds
Robert

LS60DS
Image1004 2023-10-04-1318_4-L_lapl5_ap446 by Robert Arnold, on Flickr
by robert
Sat Sep 16, 2023 4:59 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 16th Sept Ha FD
Replies: 5
Views: 253

16th Sept Ha FD

Nice day for the scope today
Robert

LS60DS
Image0916 2023-09-16-1250_1-L_lapl5_ap601 by Robert Arnold, on Flickr
by robert
Tue Sep 05, 2023 2:53 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 5th Sept sunshine
Replies: 7
Views: 376

5th Sept sunshine

I managed a couple of close ups and 3 disks. Sunny at last after days of wind and rain while the south was getting hotter every day! Robert ED80 x0.5 reducer Herschel wedge PGR Ch3 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53165612247_6ce9a81051_h.jpg 0905 WL 2023-09-05-1301_7-L_lapl5_ap604 by Robert Arno...
by robert
Tue Aug 29, 2023 7:03 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 29th August 2023 Ha disk
Replies: 5
Views: 287

29th August 2023 Ha disk

A month off scopes, good to get some sun
Robert

LS60 DS
Image0829 2023-08-29-1159_0-L_lapl5_ap596 by Robert Arnold, on Flickr
by robert
Fri Aug 11, 2023 5:59 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Disk from 8/9 and animations from 8/8 - 8/9/2023
Replies: 21
Views: 1179

Re: Disk from 8/9 and animations from 8/8 - 8/9/2023

Wonderful animations
Robert
by robert
Fri Aug 11, 2023 4:09 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Images across the spectrum 10th Aug 2023
Replies: 17
Views: 758

Re: Images across the spectrum 10th Aug 2023

Great series of images 👍
by robert
Fri Jul 21, 2023 6:28 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: What do you think of using Hestia by Vaonis for solar imaging?
Replies: 9
Views: 822

Re: What do you think of using Hestia by Vaonis for solar imaging?

marktownley wrote: Thu Jul 20, 2023 5:22 am Total backward step for solar IMHO, i'd go as far as junk. Not for me i'm afraid.
I agree with Mark, for solar. It is a deep sky object device if it works, which is a big 'if'
Robert
by robert
Fri Jul 21, 2023 6:25 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Active sun 19th July 23
Replies: 8
Views: 749

Re: Active sun 19th July 23

Thanks for looking and positive comments 😊
by robert
Thu Jul 20, 2023 9:39 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Active sun 19th July 23
Replies: 8
Views: 749

Active sun 19th July 23

Very busy looking!
Robert

LS60 DS
Image0719 2023-07-19-1705_7-L_lapl5_ap587 by Robert Arnold, on Flickr
by robert
Fri Jul 07, 2023 5:10 am
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: ZWO SeeStar S50
Replies: 25
Views: 10597

Re: ZWO SeeStar S50

Just to expand and be a bit more serious, I joined the crowd funding for Evscope so I got one after several years wait while they developed it. Much reduced price because of this. I am still, after a few years use, in awe of the main things, plate solving and live stacking. Constantly 'fun'. It does...
by robert
Thu Jul 06, 2023 9:48 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: ZWO SeeStar S50
Replies: 25
Views: 10597

Re: ZWO SeeStar S50

Useful things, fridges 😁
R
by robert
Thu Jul 06, 2023 12:51 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: ZWO SeeStar S50
Replies: 25
Views: 10597

Re: ZWO SeeStar S50

My 2c in reply to Mark and Rainer
A goto mount is quite tricky to get working but an Evscope really is easy. And then you get to think about the sky, what is visible, chose things and see it on the night, and have a snapshot as a reminder. Not boring absolutely brilliant!

Robert
by robert
Mon Jun 26, 2023 6:46 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: New Ha build First Light 22-06 -2023
Replies: 28
Views: 1262

Re: New Ha build First Light 22-06 -2023

Thanks Martin for the lathe image. I am impressed by your results with this. And it has got me thinking!? 🤔😎
Robert