Solar observation records?

[Tutankhpip]

I just had my first white light solar viewing and I want to record it. How would I go about keeping a record like this? Is there a standardised system or do people just write what they see? I saw some sunspots and have sketched roughly what I saw. Also I noticed that a rotation system seems to be used, so what rotation would the sun be on now?

thanks

[brianb]

Unfortunately this costs real money but IMHO it's well worth it for beginning solar observers. What to look for, how to record it.

Observing Guide to the Sun

[Tutankhpip]

Thanks brian! Sadly most things to do with this hobby do cost money although the 2am coffee is exceptional value for money. I will keep my eye for the book. Thanks for the advice

[brianb]

I will keep my eye for the book.

You will find it on sale at many BAA events. It's also available direct from the BAA (you can order through the web site). Not stocked elsewhere.

[DaveK]

I use a very crude method, by drawing a disk in PowerPoint, sketching any visuals on to the printed version, and then drawing the sketch in PowerPoint. It's very interesting flicking through the slides as a slide show, although I haven't worked out the rotation compensation yet. I also find it useful pasting in some of the best images from the forums to compare with my sketch (I'm viewing in H-alpha with a PST).

Dave

[jgs001]

I've just started this myself, and have been taking photo's... I'll put them on my blog along with all my other astro related stuff.