Sunspot activity now x4 21/5/17

[Alan White]

Observing 4x sunspots in white light at present

Will post sketches later

[Alan White]

As promised yesterday:

Spot number 1 now looked at agin, really does look like a winking face!
All were fairly small, seeing was coming and going as well as cloud sweeping about, but in those moments of clear seeing, it was a wow moment for me.

[Stu]

Good, wasn't it Alan?  

Was nice to actually be out looking at something! My views confirm what you saw, the two comma shapes in your spot 2 were very clear, and there was some good detail visible in the others too.

When the seeing steadies, I find that good white views can take your breath away, so I agree with your 'Wow' comment

This is a very poor, cropped image which just about shows it. Actual view was much better.

[Alan White]

Have to fully agree Stu,

it was just good not looking at cloud!
Solar viewing is nice as its a darn sight warmer for starters.
The white light view when it does produce the wow are wonderful.

I still marvel at each look that I am studying a star up close, that in itself is a real wow factor for me.