SGL 2023 Challenge 6 - Solar

[MartinB]

First of all, many apologies for the late announcement of this result.  I have been away on holiday and didn't have the opportunity to post.  Anyway, I'm back now and have the results.

We knew this challenge would be popular and that we would have some excellent entries, especially given that the sun is very active at the moment.  However, some of the entries were simply sensational!  It quickly became apparent that it is very difficult to judge a sunspot image against one of a prominence, therefore we have split the entries into 4 categories - Sunspots, prominences, full disc and animations with one winner from each.

Sunspot

Nigella Bryant

 

Prominence

Mark 998

 

Full Disc

Ibbo

Animation

Minhlead

 

This animation is simply astounding and is the the overall winner of the challenge.

Well done to everyone who took part.  There are many other exceptionally good images in the thread so it is well worth having a look https://stargazerslounge.com/topic/410393-sgl-2023-challenge-6-solar/

 

[happy-kat]

Stunning images looked at them all, well done all, the animations mind blowing

[JeremyS]

Amazing! Congratulations everyone 

 

[Nigella Bryant]

Goodness I won the sunspot slot, lol. They were all stunning images, well done everyone. I didn't expect to win a category, I'm humbled. The much prized mug will be with me in my solar observatory in the future, thanks Martin, much appreciated. 

Edited September 26, 2023 by Nigella Bryant
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[Pete Presland]

so many excellent images to pick from. The animation is a worthy overall winner, simply stunning!

[Minhlead]

Oh wow, I am honoured I got the prize, there are many superb works submitted, I really did not expect I'd win. Thank you all for the kind words! I really enjoyed the competition. 

[Marke998]

A great competiton thanks, Martin. Some fab pictures all round. Minhlead's animation is a worthy winner. It's hypnotic to watch!