My first full disc

[Luke]

This is my first full solar disc. I have some earlier captures, but have not processed them yet as I've been too busy just getting them stacked to free up hard drive space! I went for this one first as I finally got my first airplane transit

I was hoping to blend the airplane onto the stacked disc, but haven't managed to do it, as I can't get the trails to blend. Most frustrating! So I gave up on that and processed the single frame with the airplane in it for the second pic below.

I imaged from indoors through an open window, as the sun had already dipped behind our roof. I used an undriven mount (a camera tripod and mini giro). I do like sitting out in the sun, but in this heat, it seemed most civilized imaging from indoors.

22/07/2013

SolarMax 60 SS / Grasshopper 3 (ICX687)

[Montana]

Wow! I have never seen a transit on a prom shot before, it makes the most beautiful effect. Just like the vision of jetting off into the sunset and going on holiday

A fabulous full disc as well

Alexandra

[allcart]

Thats pretty darn good Luke. I can just see the big floating prom on the lower half of the limb. (left side as you view it)

The transit is pretty cool too.

[AstroWolvy]

wow, great start

[JamesF]

Very nice images, and well done on the plane transit

James

[Bizibilder]

That is an exellent full disc - you're already an expert!

[anthony]

Very good Luke. Like it!

[Luke]

Thanks, folks

[Superdavo]

Wow!

[KE400]

Nice work Luke, love the transit and the full disk looks great.

[DrRobin]

Both very nice Luke, great detail in your full disc shot. Shooting from indoors does have its advantages, you can see the computer screen for a start off and if the weather turns, it is easy to keep everything dry.

Robin