The Solar Photosphere - 29th Apr 2016

[David Smith]

Early shoot and no work today so had time to process. We are away this weekend so this will be my last for April, not a bad month with 19 white light disks and 9 Calcium disks (not quite the equal of last year when I got 28/30 in white light). The Sun is really putting on a show at the moment with so much activity in white light, hope you all get the chance to grab a look at some point over the weekend, it really is a beautiful sight.

I received a long 2" T-Adaptor (Skywatcher version) in the post yesterday, this makes a much nicer (solid) connection to the upgraded focuser I added a few weeks back. I probably need to refresh my flats to take account of this new configuration but did not have time for that this morning. I also received some Baader ND3.8 in the post the other day so I need to make up a new filter holder so I can have a go with that, maybe a job for Monday.

 

 

[xtreemchaos]

great shots Dave, lovely detail mate, you have had a good month mate,well done. have a good weekend. thanks  charl.

[David Smith]

Cheers Charl

[laudropb]

Very nice disks David. Cloudy here but supposed to clear later.

[Pete Presland]

Very nice disc's looking promising for tonight and tomorrow. 

[Owmuchonomy]

Excellent shots.  Yes, tomorrow looks good all day here and my replacement Lunt 60 is scheduled to arrive today. 

[Stu]

Those are really nice David. Crisp detail, and plenty going on. Love the areas of faculae on both limbs.

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Nice disk and great record of solar events this month. My April has been rather more dismal. A few good sessions, but mostly rain, hail, snow and the odd bolt of lightning

[Ceramus]

Great images, very crisp.

[Davey-T]

Super WL images David, wind and rain here ATM

Dave

[paulastro]

Nice shots David, many thanks for posting.

[Ewan]

Excellent stuff Dave, I hope your taking the scope & kit  as it's going to be fine weather mate. Enjoy yourself & stay off the juice