Sun white light testing

[Bodi]

Hi all,

It´s always good to test new fields of imaging in advance - especially when such a rare event is coming.

So I purchased a Baader AstroSolar foil (visual type) and crafted a holder from cardboard matching the dewshield of my TOA 130S.

Imaging was done with the TIS DMK21AU618, at direct focus of f=1000mm and also using a 2x Barlow. Testing LRGB filters too, I got best results using the R-filter - compared to the L one.

Results are from 2012.05.28, I stacked the 250 best frames out of approx. 1500 using Registax 6.0. Gradient curve was very slightly corrected with PS3.

Now I`m daily observing the weatherforecast for Southern Germany and at the moment the chance for rain is at 20% for the 06. June not too bad at all !!!

see ya and clear skies to all of you for best viewing and observing of the Venus transit.

Wolfgang

comments are very appreciated

[Bizibilder]

Those are very good images - you seem to have had good seeing that day.

[JamieW]

Great images and really interesting results with the filter test. Hope you and we all get clear skies.

[MidnightSun]

Nice job and good luck on the 5th......