May 20, 2015: Stunning proms in the morning

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Just had the scope out (the little SM-60) for a quick grab and go H-alpha session. The scope was slightly off-band to start out, but already showed a series of proms on the western limb. The top one looking like a detached V shape. Tuning properly showed a lot more, and some brighter arcs on the eastern limb, both north and south of the equator, by the looks of it. Several brilliant plage areas and  a couple of filaments were showing too.

Well worth a look if you have a chance

[Davey-T]

Looked like some nice proms on Gong, may get a look if it stops raining 

Dave

[LukeSkywatcher]

Nice and clear all morning. Now i think the sun is gone for the day. I was planning on some observing in the afternoon but thats not going to happen. Not that i'd see proms anyways. I knew i should have gone out earlier.

[Owmuchonomy]

Going out now as there are some blue patches.

[Owmuchonomy]

Oooh yes, lots going on. Lots of smaller proms and I can see the detached one on the West side.

[David Smith]

Too much grey here for solar today. It's due to clear up later but not before sunset

[Chris]

Sounds good Michael No good here, too wet to put the washing out net along the Lunt   

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Thanks people. I was hoping to get the scope out this afternoon, but the sun was playing hide and seek. There might be some clearer skies I can use tomorrow or on Friday