Merlin Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floater Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Frustrated that I haven't been able to see this monster for myself. And the forecast is not encouraging. ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Presland Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 The forecast is poor, but you never know, fingers crossed for at least one more view! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT65CB-SWL Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael.h.f.wilkinson Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psychobilly Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Suns just the brighter area behind the clouds here at the moment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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