Sun In White Light 24-4-2014. 10:15 BST

[Steve Ward]

No big blue bits today so just a snatched 15 frame disc and no close-ups ... 

Nearly didn't get anything as I somehow managed to mangle the mini-usb port on the camera when setting up ... ... luckily I have a backup and the very nice man at WEX confirmed that it would be repaired under warranty so a day trip to Norwich tomorrow ... 

 

1000D + Tal 100RS + 1.3 x Barlow + ND3.8 + OIII.

1/250s @ ISO 200 , 15/55 , Reg 5.1 , Gimp 2.8.

Day by day album ... http://www.astrobin.com/users/steveward53/

96/113 ...

[Johan L]

Nice image well done I just had a go and the Sun seems to be quiet for now, a couple of proms but nothing major.

//Johan

[JB80]

Nice Steve, it was a bit hazy here when I did mine but it's mainly clear. Sounds better than up your way at least.

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Very nice shot again.

[Montana]

Nice shot Steve :) good luck on the repair.

Alexandra

[Steve Ward]

I have a cunning plan ... 

[Luke]

Very nice, Steve  Good luck with the camera fix. No Sun for me today, the clouds played a few little games pretending they were going to clear up a bit, but it didn't quite happen for my level of speed!

[Sarah]

Very nice shot Steve.

[Steve Ward]

Well the cunning plan worked well ... got a right result with the camera .... 

Was going to be a £70+ fix , no problem it was covered by warranty , but it meant being without a spare for three weeks and the possibility that they'd write it off and just give me a credit note.

They had another 1000D body in stock listed at £106 , so I suggested a deal on that to save them a hefty repair bill , came away with it for £56 and kept the other one into the bargain ... 

Shall keep that one for everyday use as it's fine apart from the usb port , will just do as Joe Public does and shoot onto SD cards with it ... 

Missed out on a Solar session despite carting the kit up to Norwich and then down the east coast looking for some forecast brightness , don't think the cloudbase got above 200' feet anywhere ... 

Ended up with a flying visit to Haw Wood to say hello at the Breckland Astro star party.

A bit early really but met a couple of guys with enormous Dobs , I really hope it clears up for all concerned as it was a little grim looking when I left.

A good day all in all , I'll just have to get over missing a disc , first gap since the 4th so mustn't grumble I suppose ...