Some half solar disks 12-08-20

[tooth_dr]

I got home from work at 3pm, and was having a pretty bad day due to work related matters.  My wife encouraged me to get the solar scope out and I am glad she did, lovely proms on display today.

Lunt 60mm, 290MM.  I very much enjoyed using the new focuser bracket and pressure tuner, though the uneven illumination makes mosaics tricky.

 

 

[paul mc c]

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[don4l]

I don't know much about solar imaging, but those images make me want to learn.

I find the top image quite mesmerising.

[tooth_dr]

12 hours ago, don4l said:

I don't know much about solar imaging, but those images make me want to learn.

I find the top image quite mesmerising.

Thanks Donal, its very different from the usual deep sky imaging we do, image capture feels much more involving, and you feel more part of the process.  Processing though is hard - it looks like it should be easy, but it really isnt.

[Pete Presland]

Very nice, as it should be astronomy an excellent distraction from the "pressures" of everyday life.