my first post and first solar image

[freelanderuk]

taken this morning with a nikon p5100 camera and a Acuter Pro ST22-67x100mm spotting scope with a Celestron solar filter

any comments appreciated

[Merlin66]

Looks like you're off to a good start!

Just work on the focus...not easy but practise, practise, pra.....

Maps of Active Solar Regions | raben.com

Raben's daily maps will let you identify the various sunspot groups and allow to to plan ahead for the next series of images.

One a day for the month (or even more) stacked into a AVI would be a great project and show the rotation of the Sun.

[SeedyF]

Great start and what a great sunspot to start with

[freelanderuk]

thanks for the comments, whats the best time to view first thing in the morning or around dinner time or dont it matter as long as its shinning

[Merlin66]

For me I find the best conditions are certainly before lunch. The atmosphere is that bit steadier...

[Carla]

Have you looked at spaceweather.com ? I have a look at this on a daily basis to see the active regions. I've had a go a taking a few pics through my telescope but haven't yet mastered getting the sunspots perfectly focused. It's all good fun though!

[rob158]

well done

[Lorne]

I inherited a solar filter (home made baader film and cardboard) with a scope I bought the other day - unfortunately had clouds, rain, hail and snow - so unfortunately havent had a chance to see image like that for myself. I'll try and take a pic if the sky ever clears

[freelanderuk]

thanks for all the comments , not had chance to try any more

[sheri_barri]

Great start! A bit sharper focus and you are on to a spectacular image!

[freelanderuk]

thanks for all the comments , the acuter scope has now gone and i have sw80 ed pro and a canon 1000d in its place