My first solar image

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Hello everybody!

I've received my order of some Baader Solar Film (which I ordered alongside an iOptron SkyGuider Pro! But that's for another post).

I designed (in Fusion360) and 3D printed a body for the solar film which can be securely fitted onto the dust cap of my SkyWatcher 250p FlexTube (with a DIY light shroud).

The image was taken with a Canon T2i.

• Image #2 is false color
• Image #3 is a zoomed-in area of Image #2

Tomorrow I'll try with a 2X Barlow.

I wonder if I will be able to catch any solar prominence when they happen.

Have a good day/evening!

 

[MarkAR]

A great start, catching a good prom is all down to luck, timing and keeping updated on possibilities.

[Hughsie]

Welcome to the light side! Great images there which bodes well for when the Sun gets more active. Looking forward to seeing some more.

All the best

 

John

[Davey-T]

Excellent images for Baader film, well done.

Dave

[Freddie]

A nice start there.

[Freddie]

48 minutes ago, MarkAR said:

A great start, catching a good prom is all down to luck, timing and keeping updated on possibilities.

Going to need more than luck to catch a prom in WL !!

[Pete Presland]

very nicely captured.