Full disk solar sketch with HUGE prom (11-12-'11)

[Roel]

Only 20 degrees above the horizon from my site, but what a spectacular view. The biggest prominence I have ever seen, and also the biggest filament I have ever seen: all at the same time. I made a full disk sketch of the Sun to capture the whole scene in one drawing. This was one of the most spectacular observations of the year, a view to remember.

Larger version of this sketch, plus some photographs: De enorme zonnevlam van zaterdag 12 november 2011 Roelblog (click on image in link to see the full size sketch)

[Photosbykev]

I would struggle drawing an orange so to see this quality is very special

[Merlin66]

Absolutely exellent presentation of a spectacular filaprom and prom...

Well done!!

(Just think what may be visible in the next few years as the cycle REALLY kicks in)

[Pug]

That's just beautiful! I thought it was a photo at first glance!

[Beulah]

Roel, that picture is fantastic.

[jimmyjamjoejoe]

Wait what? Thats a sketch?! That is incredible! Even after scrutinizing the full size image i'd still swear it was a photo!

[pvaz]

Excellent sketch! Congratz

[RobH]

Superb.....I hate to say this (ducks head!), but this captures the feel of the sun better than any image I've seen....well done

Rob.

[kharga]

Excellent!

[4lefts]

i've said this about your work before, but... wow. those are some terrifying skills.