Solar observation 20140502

[Umbraldot]

It was a fight with clouds this morning before cloud out but a white light and H-alpha observation was secured amidst much cursing.

5 groups, one north, R = 100.  New small Axx group over the SE limb was active in H-alpha plage and so was AR2051 in the SW quadrant.

Few prominences visible but 9 filaments counted.  AR2047 also has some plage associated with it; couldn't be sure about AR2049 before cloud out.

[Solar_observer]

The two active regions too the left of the obvious sunspots at 9o'clock,there seems to be a filament coming out of one faint spot and looping down into another. Can someone confirm this?

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[Solar_observer]

The plage surrounding the group 2047 is really bright,when tuned in correctly......wow.....practically glowing :-)

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[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Glad to hear you guys have seen the sun. Might get a look at the nearest star as I can see some blue approaching as I write. Fingers crossed

[Umbraldot]

The plage surrounding the group 2047 is really bright,when tuned in correctly......wow.....practically glowing :-)

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There is a NOAA prediction for possible M class flares from 2047/2049 today.  Sitting under heavy cloudy skies at the moment   If it clears later, I'll have a look for that filament.

[pragmatist]

Looks like you guys had a good day. Fingers crossed and up early as tomorrow morning looks really good.

[Solar_observer]

Looks like you guys had a good day. Fingers crossed and up early as tomorrow morning looks really good.

I will be ready and waiting,with a strong coffee to keep me awake :-)

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