the sun to day

[astropete]

the sun today at 1130am

this is my first solar picture so any advice would be welcome thank you.

scope 127mm skywatcher, camera samsung nv4 8 mp, e/p 20 mm

(afocal shot)

windy and cloudy.

[astropete]

same set up, this time using the camera zoom

forgot to add the filter is a front lens cover mylar unit that is secured by thumb screws to the scopes body.

[Bizibilder]

That is a good, well focussed shot - well done. The exposure seems to be about right - its hard to tell on a monitor! If anything a bit over exposed? You can see some surface detail around the edge of the disc but not in the middle. But I must admit I'm being really picky! Hope that's OK?

Now, that zoom shot is exellent! (Even allowing for the clouds!) - missed it with the two posts at first.

[MjrTom]

Very nice image!

The suns activity looks pretty low today (well at least in white light)

I was going to setup my telescope but might wait for a less cloudy day as there are not many sunspots at the mo.

[astropete]

hi bizbuilder, i welcome any advice that will allow me to take better pictures. i do thank you for your comments, usually i take pics of the moon, so my cameras focal point is pre set to full body focus, if i set the focus to center point that may work better.

thank you

peter.

[astropete]

hi MjrTom, not being a seasoned sun observer, i was well glad that i captured two spots on my first attempt.

[MjrTom]

hi MjrTom, not being a seasoned sun observer, i was well glad that i captured two spots on my first attempt.

You have done well

Even a bit of the granulation is showing on the cropped image.

[Montana]

Excellent! especially the second, always a very good sign to see such clear and defined granulation, well done

Regards

Alexandra

[astropete]

thanks Montana.

[astropete]

just had a play around with paint work shop to add some colour, i hope this is ok

[markt]

Good shots!

[astropete]

thanks markt.

[Fluke]

Hi, I think I've got the same scope as you (127 Mak) and fancy having a go observing / photoing the sun too.

May I ask what filters you used? Would be great if you have any links

[astropete]

hi fluke, so sorry for the delay.

my scope is the one i have as my avi pic (top left of this post). the filter is a mylar film inside a "cell" that fits over the front lens of the scope and is secured by thumbscrews. the seller was GREEN WITCH, sorry i cannot give a link, the cost was around £60 so be carefull when you buy, make sure you have the right scope dimentions as there are a lot to choose from. when you google green witch, type in kendrick solar filters that should bring up a page with 2 options choose the solar filter option, that then should bring you to the filters, and as said there are a lot to choose from so make sure you have your scopes outer dimentions handy when buying.

peter.

[Merlin66]

You can also make your our from a sheet of Baader Solar Film - 100% safe if fitted properly.

[astropete]

hi merlin66

my 8" scope has two off axis pre-formed cutouts with dust caps fitted on the main dustcap, which i have fitted baader solar film, as yet its un-used due to the time it takes to set up the scope, but one day hopefully the sun will remain out long enough.