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Transit of Mercury in the Spicule Layer. Phil took this great image with his Quantum 6 Scope, Solar Spectrum etalon and PGR Camera.
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June 1st images
June 1st images
I hadn't planned to image today but a quick glance at GONG showed a nice looking surge prom developing so out I went. This was about 14:50 UT. By the time everything was setup and the etalon was up to temperature the show was over. I missed it. Maybe next time.
I did capture a region of disturbance and a prom for my efforts.
Phil
I did capture a region of disturbance and a prom for my efforts.
Phil
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Re: June 1st images
That’s the way it goes sometimes, Phil. Usually it’s weather related.....just get set up and the clouds roll in to spoil the show.
Great images. Lots of lovely fine structures in that prom shot.
Stu.
Great images. Lots of lovely fine structures in that prom shot.
Stu.
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Phil:
You got beautiful details even with bad weather.
Regards,
Eric.
You got beautiful details even with bad weather.
Regards,
Eric.
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Very fine prom detail, great
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Re: June 1st images
Very nice captured details Phil.
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That prom image is fantastic, Phil !
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Nicely detailed image Phil
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Re: June 1st images
As always, thanks for the kind remarks. Definitely helps during the slow Solar season.
Phil
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Re: June 1st images
Excellent resolution at the edge. Fantastic spiculaes.
I see your etalon was somewhat off-band. Spiculaes better seen when an etalon is somewhat red shifted.
BTW. The seeing often is good just before clounds are rolled on.
Valery
I see your etalon was somewhat off-band. Spiculaes better seen when an etalon is somewhat red shifted.
BTW. The seeing often is good just before clounds are rolled on.
Valery
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Re: June 1st images
Valery, you are absolutely correct. I did set the etalon temperature approximately 1.5°C hotter (red) that normal.
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These are nice images Phil!

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Re: June 1st images
Lovely! the top image is like beautiful fur 
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Re: June 1st images
Hi Phil,
Lovely images. What is your setup like?
Alfred
Lovely images. What is your setup like?
Alfred
Re: June 1st images
Hi Alfred,
Here is a pic of the setup. These images were taken without the Daystar Combo. It was replaced with an extension tube.
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=25497
Thanks,
Phil
Here is a pic of the setup. These images were taken without the Daystar Combo. It was replaced with an extension tube.
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=25497
Thanks,
Phil
Re: June 1st images
Nice setup. Thanks, Phil.
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