Dear friends,
FD image of the Sun in H-Alpha and CaK from September 4th.
FD image in H-Alpha using a Coronado 60mm/BF15 w/Beloptik ITF, Baader 35nm H-Alpha and ASI 178mm mounted on a SkyWatcher SolarQuest.
Sun FD in H-Alpha 4th of September 2021
Sun FD in H-Alpha 4th of September 2021 - colorized
FD image in CaK using a William Optics ZenithStar 61II stopped down to 46mm, Lunt CaK 1200 module, Coronado 2x CeMax and ASI 183mm camera mounted on a SkyWatcher SolarQuest.
Sun FD in CaK 4th of September 2021
Sun FD in CaK 4th of September 2021 - colorized
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Thanks and best regards,
Arne
Sun FD in H-Alpha and CaK 4th of September 2021
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Re: Sun FD in H-Alpha and CaK 4th of September 2021
Lovely shots Arne! That 60mm etalon is a winner, keep it and never sell it, or, if you do only sell it to me
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Re: Sun FD in H-Alpha and CaK 4th of September 2021
Thank you very much, Mark!
Replacing the rusted ITF with a new one from Beloptik did wonders for this setup. I've been trying to use the front filter as a double stack for my SolarMax 60 II as well, but are struggling to get good uniformity. I recon there's a learning curve. Anyway, I'm very pleased with the results I'm getting with this SS setup. I'm not thinking of parting with this setup, but If I do I'll notify you if.
Btw. I have ordered a focuser-upgrade for this scope, which I'm really looking forward to receiving as focusing with the stock helical focuser is a pain in the .....
Best regards,
Arne
Replacing the rusted ITF with a new one from Beloptik did wonders for this setup. I've been trying to use the front filter as a double stack for my SolarMax 60 II as well, but are struggling to get good uniformity. I recon there's a learning curve. Anyway, I'm very pleased with the results I'm getting with this SS setup. I'm not thinking of parting with this setup, but If I do I'll notify you if.
Btw. I have ordered a focuser-upgrade for this scope, which I'm really looking forward to receiving as focusing with the stock helical focuser is a pain in the .....
Best regards,
Arne