April 28 2021 Observations

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April 28 2021 Observations

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Today I observed at two different times due to clouds and trees getting in my way. The first session occurred between 1:15pm and 2:00pm and the second between 4:00pm and 4:30pm EDT local time ( US ). I fell asleep in the chair waiting on the sun to pass the trees between sessions. I had the Pfizer vaccine, the second one yesterday and the side effects, headaches, weakness, joint pain and a low grade fever are showing themselves. I stayed outta work today. The fist session had mostly cloudy skies and fair seeing. The temp was 75F. The second session had a few less clouds but the seeing was not as good. The temp was 79F. I did not get to white light until the second session.

I have compressed both sessions into a single report for practicability.


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I can see the mega-plage of the AR12818-20-21 complex in the SW. I can see three spots within it, even in Ha. I can see an easy filament south of it's eastern end. During the second session I noticed a fainter one at the western end of the plage.

The SE shows a nice broken dark sizeable filament that is easy to see. I can also see a filament in the far NW quadrant.

There is a nice prominence on the NE limb. I can see vertical striations within it and a notch at the top center. I also notice a small bright prom in the NW.

The mottles cover the disc outside of the SW plage and are easy to see.



Orion 70mm Solar Telescope. 25x and 41.5x ( WL )
I can pick out 9 spots/pores in the AR12818-20-21 complex. I can barely hint it's faculae as well. I did not notice the granulation.


Goodnight/Goodday folks..

James


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Thanks James for the daily update.


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Thanks James and still the complex is interesting and active as it nears the SW limb.

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Thank you for the report, James! They are always very informative I like to read them, and then try to see what you saw yourself. Even the side effects of the vaccine did not prevent you from preparing another interesting report.


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Nice report James, if the sun is shining for me at the end of the day I might try and grab a session after work.


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Well done James and thanks for the report :hamster:

I had my first AstraZeneca jab last week and within 12 hrs all my joints were on fire and I couldn't walk. I was a cripple for 12 hours. I can't imagine what the real thing is like :( not looking forward to the second. Worst vaccine since the BCG.

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Thanks for the replies folks. Yesterday was an effort for me since I was feeling so poorly. I and Ivan I am glad my observations are an inspiration and guide for you. That alone makes them worth posting.

Alexandra, I thought the AZ shot was a single dose. I was obviously wrong. It's still pending approval here in the US. Good luck on the second!

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Montana wrote: Thu Apr 29, 2021 3:47 pm I had my first AstraZeneca jab last week and within 12 hrs all my joints were on fire and I couldn't walk. I was a cripple for 12 hours. I can't imagine what the real thing is like :( not looking forward to the second. Worst vaccine since the BCG.
I was exactly the same too Alexandra (not that's any consolation!), trust me, Covid is worse than the side effects of the jab, I can vouch for that first hand...


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Thanks for the report James, I managed a short session this afternoon. Goodness Mark, did you catch covid? I've got my second vaccination next week. The first one I was I'll for five days. Hopefully James you'll recover quickly. Yes Alexandra, I'm not looking forward to my second vaccination. Take care everyone.


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Stardust5858 wrote: Thu Apr 29, 2021 6:33 pm Goodness Mark, did you catch covid?
Lol, yes, over a year ago now...


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My wife had COVID-19 last year and another member of my family has had it as well. I have been fortunate and have not caught it. Hopefully the vaccine will eliminate or at least greatly reduce the chance of me getting it. I look forward to normalcy. To when we can take these D@*&M masks off!! I wanna see lasting herd immunity!

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