21/4/2022 - AR2993 & 2994

[AbsolutelyN]

Much better seeing here today thankfully - first quick image of AR2993 & 2994. Love the sunspot on the left, reminds me of some kind of pacman type character from a commodore 64 game.  250pds with 178mm + 2x barlow.

https://www.astrobin.com/w5m64s/

Edited April 21, 2022 by AbsolutelyN

[Victor Boesen]

That's excellent!!! Amazing amount of detail.

[neil phillips]

Very very nice.  I am surprised a Newtonian can stabilize. But clearly it can.  After seeing this it makes me want to make a filter for my newt. 

Inspiring quality. 

[neil phillips]

Out of interest Is the filter full aperture ?  Didnt think Baader made it that large.  Is this OD 3.8 Astro solar ?  

 

 

[AbsolutelyN]

23 minutes ago, neil phillips said:

Out of interest Is the filter full aperture ?  Didnt think Baader made it that large.  Is this OD 3.8 Astro solar ?  

 

 

This is stepped down to 200mm so not full using the full 250mm aperture. It's a handy size as perfect for a single sheet of A4.  I also made a full aperture one but I consistently get better results at 200mm - probably because it makes it f/6. 
You can't really do the fancy HA imaging with a reflector but hard to beat sheer aperture for white light. Yes 3.8 film. Unfortunately they no longer sell it in rolls due to safety concerns. 

[neil phillips]

Ok thanks for the information its very helpful. Once again. The quality of this is some of the best i think ive seen,. Well done. 

[Highburymark]

Beautiful detail!

[rcwinter]

The detail is absolutely superb, just love it 

Rich

[Pete Presland]

Excellent level of detail, the aperture size does look right on the money!

[AbsolutelyN]

Thanks all