2021 June 2 Sunspot

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2021 June 2 Sunspot

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Seeing wasnt great but I need to carry on my testing. Im starting to figure out optimal settings and other random things to produce high magnification shots. Still needs more work but im getting there, and yes, I will share how im doing it once it repeatable.
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These are amazing pictures.

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Fantastic Simon, I can't wait to hear what your experience brings to the group.

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Lovely granulation, thanks for sharing.


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Excellent!


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Simon, you're killin' me with that granulation. Frikkin' awesome dude!!! :hamster: :band :bow


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Looking great there, Simon. Maybe an animation showing boiling next time ;)

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Some nice granulation shots there, Simon.


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Good results Simon, you should use more aperture as looks like your seeing allows it.


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Hi Simon,

Looks like you are on an amazing discovery. Looking forward to seeing more. What is your setup like?

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Wonderful images :hamster: :bow just a touch dark but then that could be my monitor :)

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