Chimney Spots - Sun in white light, 1/12/2013

[Luke]

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It took ages for the clouds to finally clear on Sunday. My hopes were fading, when suddely I spotted some strange blue stuff in the sky... At one point my view through the eyepiece was mostly a chimney. The seeing seemed pretty good though considering, when the chimney was not in the way.

And it was lovely to look through the eyepiece and see all those spots closely packed together

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1/12/2013
Equinox 120mm / Grasshopper 3 (ICX687) / Baader Herschel Wedge / Solar Continuum

[Steve Ward]

Great catch , well timed ... 

[Luke]

Thanks, Steve Forgot to say it's great news that you're getting a Herschel Wedge

And here's a closeup of the main spots, with a 2.5x Powermate added:

[RikM]

Luke that is an absurd amount of detail Fantastic images. Hats-off to you sir

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Very very detailed shots, well done!!

[Stu]

I can only echo those thoughts Luke, amazing images!!

Stu

[Montana]

Wow!! beautiful!!! :) no images of the chimney then?

Alexandra

[Luke]

Thanks, all

Alexandra, I don't think I got any images of the chimney, I must have just missed it. I took the camera off, popped on an eyepiece, and I jumped when I saw this big chimney stack. I'd prefer an airplane transit really...

[DrRobin]

Superb detail, especially the close ups, just incredible. Pity about missing the chimney shots 'chimney and flues monthly' magazine will be very disappointed.

Robin