May 6, 2015: Stunning views of AR 2339 (the new one)

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Had my scope out early in the morning. As the etalon of the Solar Spectrum filter was heating up, AR 2339 on the northeastern limb showed up as a big group of sunspots; really complex. In H-alpha it looked even better. AR 2335 is also showing some gorgeous detail, and the mega filament train is slowing moving west, its western-most end forming a nice filaprom.

I managed to capture some data, so hopefully I can produce some images later today

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Had the SolarMax 60mm out just now (short after-lunch outing) and the AR is really developing beautifully. Given the prom activity on the limb there I would not be surprised if more were to follow. There are some proms on the western limb which look very interesting as well.

[Davey-T]

Saw it yesterday coming round the limb, tried a video but it was too windy and didn't stack without artifacts, pouring down ATM, looking at satellite it may brighten up later.

Dave

[Davey-T]

Had a go at prising something out of yesterdays vid' of AR2339, just 10 frames extracted with VirtualDub.

Dave