AR2371 mid-flare 22nd June

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AR2371 mid-flare 22nd June

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Hi all,

An incredibly short window of opportunity opened through the clouds as I sat having dinner this evening, so I rushed out, set up the modified Lunt35/150mm Ha scope and captured three AVIs (of the same target) as wisps of cloud danced through the frame threatening to block the view. I just needed and got those few 10s windows to give me something to work with.

AR2371 is making a wonderful target just now and especially so this evening when it was mid-flare. I don't know how this is developing, now that the clouds have decided to make a full appearance, but if you have the chance, take a look!

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20150622_AR2371.jpg
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Re: AR2371 mid-flare 22nd June

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Nice catch. Spotted it in full blast (M-class flare) a short while ago. No hope of imaging, as clouds rolled in again. Still an amazing sight


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That's a great result! I'm hoping for some clear skies around 6am in the morning, hopefully!


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Very nice processing and lots of details at high resolution. You certainly made the best out of the few second you had available.

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Re: AR2371 mid-flare 22nd June

Post by Ewan »

Sorry Stu I did comment, or so I thought, earlier from my mobile, no idea what happened.

Great capture though & I have read there is a high probability of this reaching X Class before is goes, so keep your eyes peeled & your gear out if possible.


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Hi Stuart

a very fine catch


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great result there Stu


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Thanks Stu no gaps here today.


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Wonderful!!! :bow :bow :hamster: we had rain and cloud all evening :(

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Many thanks for your kind comments, everyone.

Much appreciated.

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Re: AR2371 mid-flare 22nd June

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Coloured version added.

Image20150622_AR2371-Colour by Stuart Green, on Flickr

Thanks for looking

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Nice catch Stu :)

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excellent addition!


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