Thanks Mark. I am hopeful someone will see that very thing,
-Charles
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- Sun Jan 07, 2018 10:34 am
- Forum: Solar Astronomy Shop and Swap
- Topic: Daystar 0.28A (0.3A) Quantum PE H-Alpha solar filter
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4894
- Sat Jan 06, 2018 11:54 pm
- Forum: Solar Astronomy Shop and Swap
- Topic: Daystar 0.28A (0.3A) Quantum PE H-Alpha solar filter
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4894
Daystar 0.28A (0.3A) Quantum PE H-Alpha solar filter
Daystar 0.28A (0.3A) Quantum PE H-Alpha solar filter . The flagship H-Alpha filter at Daystar. This filter goes the deepest into the H-Alpha wavelength and is of professional (research-grade) quality. The details on the solar disk are phenomenal, both visually and photographically. All warranties f...
- Thu Oct 19, 2017 3:41 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Question Regarding Seeing Conditions & Time of Day
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1034
Re: Question Regarding Seeing Conditions & Time of Day
Thanks everyone. This is very helpful!
-Charles
-Charles
- Wed Oct 18, 2017 8:16 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Question Regarding Seeing Conditions & Time of Day
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1034
Question Regarding Seeing Conditions & Time of Day
Hi Everyone: This year was a bust for me regarding solar imaging. I moved twice in 3 months, for reasons ranging from flooding in my apartment to an unhinged neighbor. I decided to buy a house rather than continue renting. There were more considerations than just astronomy that went into my decision...
- Mon Jul 10, 2017 6:52 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: AR12665 C8 white light image
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2803
Re: AR12665 C8 white light image
The filaments are quite differentiated, and the granulation is superbly rendered.
-Charles
-Charles
- Wed Jul 05, 2017 7:03 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Solaractivity 27.06.2017 in H-Alpha Refractor 230mm
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2740
Re: Solaractivity 27.06.2017 in H-Alpha Refractor 230mm
So impressive. Your images are always stunning. I really admire the contrast and sharpness of your instrument!
-Charles
-Charles
- Wed Jul 05, 2017 2:38 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: 4th July prom's
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1666
Re: 4th July prom's
Nice capture of some very delicate details!
-Charles
-Charles
- Wed Jul 05, 2017 2:36 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Midweek Sunrise
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1082
Re: Midweek Sunrise
Looks like the teardrop effect. Great images!!
-Charles
-Charles
- Wed Jul 05, 2017 2:33 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Sol from the 2nd and 3rd of July 2017.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1211
Re: Sol from the 2nd and 3rd of July 2017.
Amazing detail Eric. The texture is lovely.
-Charles
-Charles
- Wed Jul 05, 2017 2:32 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: 5 Jul 17 - 430/10nm imaging (New images added on 6 Jul)
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3261
Re: 5Jul17 - 430/10nm imaging with C8 + ARIES ERF
Very impressive detail!
-Charles
-Charles
- Wed Jul 05, 2017 2:29 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: My site has been a washout... global warming?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1389
Re: My site has been a washout... global warming?
Really Lou? Well, that is a revelation. I can understand why the cost is so prohibitive for both, given the meticulous manufacturing process required! I might have a couple of questions for you regarding solar imaging with the 9.25. Perhaps on private message?
Charles
Charles
- Wed Jul 05, 2017 2:51 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: My site has been a washout... global warming?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1389
Re: My site has been a washout... global warming?
Lou, my ERF is from AiryLab. They had a run recently. I am sure they are of excellent quality, but they don't come at all cheap. I think he has one left for the 9.25. I am sure the Daystar one was more reasonably priced, and I would be very curious to find out how the two perform! Yes, good seeing i...
- Wed Jul 05, 2017 2:43 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: A subjective test of the Daystar 250mm ERF
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1552
Re: A subjective test of the Daystar 250mm ERF
I'd like to find out more. Will call my contact there!
-Charles
-Charles
- Wed Jul 05, 2017 1:24 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: A subjective test of the Daystar 250mm ERF
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1552
Re: A subjective test of the Daystar 250mm ERF
Amazing detail Lou! I didn't know that Daystar manufacturers such large ERFs. I don't see it on their site. Was it custom made? Is it off axis?
-Charles
-Charles
- Tue Jul 04, 2017 7:28 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: My site has been a washout... global warming?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1389
My site has been a washout... global warming?
From Montreal... record rainfall for spring and the summer is just a continuation. I just spent an extended time in India this spring, but apparently did not miss anything weather-wise. I am having my Daystar quantum refurbished, and hopefully will get it back next week. In the meantime, I have a Ba...
- Tue Jul 04, 2017 7:24 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: June 25th Session
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2147
Re: June 25th Session
Lovely shots Brian. I am glad you are getting some imagining done. The weather has been horrendous from my site, a couple of hundred miles to your north.
-Charles
-Charles
- Tue Jul 04, 2017 7:19 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Saturday Sun 1st July '17
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1699
Re: Saturday Sun 1st July '17
Really nice details in those disks Stu!
- Tue Jul 04, 2017 7:15 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: CPC925 Shots from July 2 & 3, 2017 w Bonus Animation
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1924
Re: CPC925 Shots from July 2 & 3, 2017 w Bonus Animation
I just got an ERF for a 9.25, so this is a real treat to see. Great details and fine action that you've caught Nick.
-Charles
-Charles
- Tue Jul 04, 2017 7:13 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Amazing prom eruption at lunchtime
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2934
Re: Amazing prom eruption at lunchtime
Interesting and intricate details. Really lovely to see.
-Charles
-Charles
- Tue Jan 24, 2017 8:31 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Sol from the 22nd of January 2017.
- Replies: 8
- Views: 943
Re: Sol from the 22nd of January 2017.
Fantastic detail here Eric! Really well done.
-Charles
-Charles
- Tue Jan 24, 2017 8:28 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: More sunspots
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1619
Re: More sunspots
Wow. Absolutely stunning. The detail is incredible.
-Charles
-Charles
- Mon Nov 14, 2016 4:01 pm
- Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
- Topic: Herschel Wedge With an SCT
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3512
Re: Herschel Wedge With an SCT
Thank you both. This is very helpful!
-Charles
-Charles
- Sun Nov 13, 2016 11:54 pm
- Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
- Topic: Herschel Wedge With an SCT
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3512
Herschel Wedge With an SCT
Hi Everyone:
I was wondering whether I can use a Baader or AP Herschel Wedge with a 9.25 SCT and a full front-mounted ERF? I would like to image solar granulation in WL. Or would a front mounted white light filter be preferable?
Thanks!
Charles
I was wondering whether I can use a Baader or AP Herschel Wedge with a 9.25 SCT and a full front-mounted ERF? I would like to image solar granulation in WL. Or would a front mounted white light filter be preferable?
Thanks!
Charles
- Sat Nov 12, 2016 2:02 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: The whole sun on Nov 10, 2016
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1407
Re: The whole sun on Nov 10, 2016
Lovely full disk. The texture is amazing despite the absence of major activity.
-Charles
-Charles
- Fri Nov 11, 2016 2:56 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: SM40 FD 11/11/16
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1686
Re: SM40 FD 11/11/16
Fantastic detail David, despite the quiet sun. There seems to be traces of Newton Rings, or am I seeing things?
-Charles
-Charles
- Fri Nov 11, 2016 2:51 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: A few from this morning. - 10 Nov. 2016
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1421
Re: A few from this morning. - 10 Nov. 2016
Love the detached prom!
-Charles
-Charles
- Thu Nov 10, 2016 7:52 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Old Ha solar images taken between Aug et November with the C8
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1614
Re: Old Ha solar images taken between Aug et November with the C8
Amazing details Christian. Very impressive!
-Charles
-Charles
- Thu Nov 10, 2016 1:37 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Solar proms on 10 Nov
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1278
Re: Solar proms on 10 Nov
Really nice John. Great assortment of proms. With the disk being quiet, the proms provide all the drama.
-Charles
-Charles
- Thu Nov 10, 2016 1:34 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Sun Enhanced
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1513
Re: Sun Enhanced
Lovely scenes Derek. That snake image is amazing! Was that in the wild, and if so, how close did you get?
-Charles
-Charles
- Thu Nov 10, 2016 2:14 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Prom Animation in Poor Seeing
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1266
Prom Animation in Poor Seeing
Here is a very brief prom animation taken Tuesday in fairly poor seeing. I always hesitate to present sub-par work here. But since I will be on hiatus likely till late March, this might be my last opportunity! Please click for sharper view.
-Charles
-Charles
- Thu Nov 10, 2016 2:00 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Tuesday Sunrise
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1369
Re: Tuesday Sunrise
Wow. That bird shot at lower left is amazing!!!
-Charles
-Charles
- Thu Nov 10, 2016 1:58 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Better seeing than usual on Nov 7
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1806
Re: Better seeing than usual on Nov 7
Wow! These images are stunning Lou!
-Charles
-Charles
- Thu Nov 10, 2016 1:57 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Sol from the 6th of November 2016.
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1663
Re: Sol from the 6th of November 2016.
Absolutely superb. Lovely details and textures.
-Charles
-Charles
- Thu Nov 10, 2016 1:56 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Saturday Sun 5th Nov.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1571
Re: Saturday Sun 5th Nov.
Really high quality images Stu, with a subtle touch as I mentioned before!
-Charles
-Charles
- Thu Nov 10, 2016 1:55 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: November 6th - Ha Session
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1868
Re: November 6th - Ha Session
Very nice Brian! The proms are particularly interesting. The full disks are very finely textured.
-Charles
-Charles
- Thu Nov 10, 2016 1:52 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Solar Images from 05NOV2016 JSM
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1644
Re: Solar Images from 05NOV2016 JSM
Great prom shot! I like the irregular, branching nature of its structure.
-Charles
-Charles
- Thu Nov 10, 2016 1:51 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: wishful thinking on Nov6
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1277
Re: wishful thinking on Nov6
Lou, exceptional details. Really like your processing.
-Charles
-Charles
- Thu Nov 10, 2016 1:50 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Inverted image Nov 5th
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1732
Re: Inverted image Nov 5th
This is lovely Franco. The texture is interesting, but it is the filaproms which really enhance the scene.
-Charles
-Charles
- Thu Nov 10, 2016 1:47 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Snuck a Session In Before the Deep Freeze
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1511
Re: Snuck a Session In Before the Deep Freeze
Thanks everyone. Much appreciated. Derek, you are a lucky man. I much prefer warm weather to cold.
-Charles
-Charles
- Tue Nov 08, 2016 4:38 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Snuck a Session In Before the Deep Freeze
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1511
Snuck a Session In Before the Deep Freeze
I thought my season was over, but predictions of its termination were premature. Well, the temperature was around 0 to 2º Celsius. My hands got numb over the course of the session (I should get some hand warmers). Since there were no major sunspots to speak of, I concentrated on proms. The sun was s...
- Sun Oct 23, 2016 8:06 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Rays and the Sun or Raise and the Son
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1099
Re: Rays and the Sun or Raise and the Son
Really nice collection Derek.
-Charles
-Charles
- Sun Oct 23, 2016 8:05 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Hooray - another sunny Sunday, 16 October 2016
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2143
Re: Hooray - another sunny Sunday, 16 October 2016
Excellent images Matt. The details in the first are superb!
-Charles
-Charles
- Sun Oct 23, 2016 8:02 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: just a small production 21 october
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1208
Re: just a small production 21 october
Wow! Some spectacular prom images Paul!
-Charles
-Charles
- Sun Oct 23, 2016 8:01 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Natures Spectrum and Cloud
- Replies: 5
- Views: 970
Re: Natures Spectrum and Cloud
Very lovely Derek. You capture the subtle hues really well.
-Charles
-Charles
- Sun Oct 23, 2016 8:00 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: The Sun 22 October 2016 white light
- Replies: 3
- Views: 755
Re: The Sun 22 October 2016 white light
A lovely full disk despite the quietude!
-Charles
-Charles
- Thu Oct 20, 2016 6:31 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: The sun on Oct 19, 2016
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1750
Re: The sun on Oct 19, 2016
Exceptional details Lou. I can always expect high quality work from you!
-Charles
-Charles
- Wed Oct 19, 2016 2:17 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Quick Sunset
- Replies: 5
- Views: 930
Re: Quick Sunset
Stunning images Derek. Very ethereal looking.
-Charles
-Charles
- Wed Oct 19, 2016 2:15 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Full disks 19th October
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1450
Re: Full disks 19th October
Really nice Robert. I love the comparisons of different wavelengths. The Ha in particular is grand!
-Charles
-Charles
- Wed Oct 19, 2016 2:14 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: A quick SM40 FD between crashes 19/10/16
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1261
Re: A quick SM40 FD between crashes 19/10/16
Ouch David! The image came out great though.
-Charles
-Charles
- Wed Oct 19, 2016 2:12 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Sunday Full Disk - 16th October
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1371
Re: Sunday Full Disk - 16th October
Fantastic details Mark! Very inspiring for me to try a full disk.
-Charles
-Charles