Sunspot 2529

[Merlin]

This has proved to be a very active sunspot. Yesterday, just after noon, I observed an intense elongated flare, emanating from the edge of the umbra.

Ten minutes later the flare had gone. There were plenty of fibrils around this suspot. All-in-all, an impressive sight.

[Floater]

Frustrated that I haven't been able to see this monster for myself. And the forecast is not encouraging. ??

[Pete Presland]

The forecast is poor, but you never know, fingers crossed for at least one more view! 

[RT65CB-SWL]

Just had to have a look at AR2529 this afternoon. Slight haze and cloud dodging with my Ranger, Giro, Thousand Oaks (Type 2+)* solar filter, 18mm AstroBoot & 6mm Radian e/p's.

The 18mm gave a nice full disc & 6mm... wow! nice close-up showing the shape of umbra and penumbra.

 

* glass/white light, full aperture.

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

It is magnificent, indeed. I might be able to catch a glimpse in H-alpha later, when I get home. Even in the Lunt 8x30 SUNoculars, it is an impressive sight.

[Psychobilly]

Suns just the brighter area behind the clouds here at the moment...