Solar Imaging Between Clouds 5th August 2010
Clouds all Morning, but by 13:30 starting to clear up and more gaps were appearing. The scope was quickly set up from the now called "Solar Observing Hut", Laptop and CCD Camera set up.
Finding the Sun is now getting a lot easier using the shadow method, and I decided to try the reducer lens for the NexImage camera, this has proved to work great on the Moon and gives a wider angle view.
Focusing is still one of the main issues, but I think it's getting there, minute adjustments are difficult with this basic equipment.
Sunspot count was 2 but with another forming and there was also some activity around one of the spots but this was not really picked up one the images were processed.
The imaging session last about 45 minutes on and off, due to the high level of cloud, and this is very frustrating because i'm always rushing to try and get the best focus and position before the next cloud blocks the view.
0 Comments
Recommended Comments
There are no comments to display.
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now