AR 2553: not too close, and all the better for it!

[Iainp]

I've processed about 30 different video sets this evening, and discovered something very useful: lowering the magnification can lead to more detail being revealed than with higher magnification. Actually, I already knew this, but find it hard not to zoom in all the time.  The first image is a full frame with the 2X barlow, the second a full frame with the 3X,  rather than the usual closer crop. These are probably the best  results I've had so far. Happy days! 

Iain 

 

 

[David Smith]

Very nice Iain. Lots to be said for lower power views and images I think.

[laudropb]

Very nice images Iain, yet again.

[Iainp]

Thanks guys.  Yes, I have the 3X on as the 'default' but most of the time the seeing conditions just don't warrant it,  I'm beginning to realise.  Also I get a low frame rate (15 per second) with full frame whereas with a smaller ROI  it's much higher, so that's another temptation to get in close. Results today suggest 15 fps is perfectly usable though. 

[Davey-T]

Excellent images Iain, never used a Barlow on solar, usually have to use a .5X focal reducer with the Quark unless the seeing is good.

Dave

[cshahar]

Excellent details Iain. These are definitely your most impressive images. I really like the dramatic renditions here. Really well done! Interestingly, I have been experimenting with ROI as well, and have some images I will post of the same subject. But these are very inspiring for me! I am so happy that you found your groove!

-Charles

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Lovely detail shots. That is an impressive AR.

[Pete Presland]

Very nicely imaged. 

[Iainp]

Thanks. Look forward to seeing comparison images Charles! 

[paulastro]

Those are stunning images Iain, many thanks for sharing them

[Lowjiber]

Very nice, Iain.  I like the 2x image better actually.

Like you, I'm always wanting to add more power, but my 1.5x barlow gives the most pleasing views.

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