Sunspot AR 3190

[IB20]

Taken and processed with ProCamera app, iPhone Pro 14 at 162x with Tak 76DCQ and Vixen LV 6mm.

[Kon]

Very nice details, I assume it is a single frame.

[IB20]

4 hours ago, Kon said:

Very nice details, I assume it is a single frame.

Yes just an afocal single frame. The sun skirts the neighbours’ rooftops currently so it was quite difficult to get something half decent. Hoping for better conditions and positioning tomorrow.

[IB20]

Some more from today, better conditions and a more stable tripod due to it being retracted. AR 3190 is ridiculous in size. The black umbral spindles are really visible. Might be time to save for that Ha scope. I have also been thinking about getting the new continuum filter to see if theres any visual improvement although probably more detectable through a camera sensor.

 

Edited January 20, 2023 by IB20

[Stu]

Great shots @IB20, looks amazing doesn’t it? Might have to put a bigger scope on it!

[IB20]

19 minutes ago, Stu said:

Great shots @IB20, looks amazing doesn’t it? Might have to put a bigger scope on it!

I think it’ll take it right now. I had the TOE 2.5mm on the 76DCQ at 388x and it looked great still. 

[wheresthetorch?]

Here's my attempt with a smartphone this afternoon.  Not as sharp as yours! 

[Nigella Bryant]

Great captures, a continuum filter would help. I alway's use one with WL. 

[IB20]

4 minutes ago, Nigella Bryant said:

Great captures, a continuum filter would help. I alway's use one with WL. 

I have the 10nm one which is great a bringing out faculae but FLO now sell the Baader 7.5nm which would improve contrast. Very tempted! 

[Stu]

My attempt from yesterday. Not great as I couldn’t see what I was doing very well, but not too bad.

[maw lod qan]

That is an impressive spot. I hope it behaves, the world has enough troubles without good ole Sol adding anything!

Excellent images! Perhaps with me being off tomorrow the weather might  cooperate so I can get a look in white light.