Minimalist solar imaging!!

[Stu]

Had about ten minutes before the sun went down after getting home from work, and I have yet to see the current sunspot, so the trusty 50mm spotter was pressed into service. I dug out a Baader solar film adaptor in suitable size (having made a few a while back) and found a gap in between the houses and trees. Couldn't quite get a clear view, but managed to see the spot very nicely, including the separation in the umbra. Not bad for a 50mm scope at x30.

Here is a quick smartphone image, not as good as the visual view but you get the idea. Colour was white visually, but it came out orange with the fast shutter speed needed to control the exposure.

[R26 oldtimer]

And we have the first contestant for the solar imaging contest! Very nice!

[Stu]

8 minutes ago, R26 oldtimer said:

And we have the first contestant for the solar imaging contest! Very nice!

I think I might just enter it! ???

Might be the only shot I get!

[Knight of Clear Skies]

Nice bit of improvisation, the sunspots have come out well.