Nice shape in AR 2565

[Iainp]

Now, THIS is the way to start the day! The forecast predicted cloud all morning, and we're going out for the day at 9.00am. I woke to blue skies at 7.00am though, and managed to set up by 7.25. It clouded after 15 minutes but that was long enough  to bag the new big spot 2565 and some of the other interesting areas showing well on the sun right now. More later, but here's the big one. Nice detail coming through in the umbra:

 

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Very nice close-up of the big spot!

[Davey-T]

Looking good Iain, only just emerged blinking into the sunlight as I was doing night time astro 'till the early hours accompanied by a nice single malt 

Dave

[Pete Presland]

Excellent early capture. 

[laudropb]

Well worth your early start Iain. Cracking image.

[paulastro]

Lovely shot Ian with lots of spot detail, I'm glad you paused before going out for the day!

[Iainp]

Thanks all. I'm going to go for these early starts more often. Heavy rain and cloud here all day since then

[cshahar]

Yes, lovely. And we thought the sun was getting feeble on us! There were several active areas to choose from recently!

-Charles