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Old 22-10-2014, 03:42 PM
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AR2192 coming around the front.

Just a single frame. Haven't seen one as big as this in a while, or ever?
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Old 22-10-2014, 04:09 PM
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Just had a look with the bino's, it sure is big and easily visible with just eclipse glasses too. Thanks Kevin for the heads up, haven't looked at the sun for a while.
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Old 22-10-2014, 04:26 PM
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I got warning from the other guys lol.

Have you seen one this big before? I know my memory sucks, but this is huge.
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Old 22-10-2014, 04:26 PM
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Just got one of those Kendrick solar filters.
I went outside and held it up in front of me and was quite impressed what I saw.
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Old 22-10-2014, 05:15 PM
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Have you seen one this big before? I know my memory sucks, but this is huge.
I would have to say this would have to be the largest single spot (patch?) that I have ever seen. Here is my snap 100 iso, 1/4000 sec 120mm f5 saxon achromat, badder solar film.

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Old 22-10-2014, 06:36 PM
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Man that Baader filter must be bright to use 1/4000 sec. Was that at PF or did you use a barlow?
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Old 22-10-2014, 07:08 PM
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Very nice Kevin!

I think it is the largest spot I have witnessed since I have been paying attention.
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Old 22-10-2014, 07:46 PM
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Man that Baader filter must be bright to use 1/4000 sec. Was that at PF or did you use a barlow?
It was at PF, the filter came with the scope (secondhand) but it must be photographic only density, its too bright for visual (ouch), and because I have maxed out the camera settings, a bit to bright for that too. (and its stopped down to the 50mm hole in the end cap). Time to order some more filter material me thinks.
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Old 22-10-2014, 07:57 PM
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I found that by adding a filter of some form into the train when using the ND3.8 baader film it helps quite a bit and you can regain more control over the exposures.

Personally I use a clip in astronomik OIII filter but a solar continuum should do the trick too.
Often people use a UV/IR cut filter but unless the dslr is modded it already has one so adding another wouldn't do a great deal more but it would at least get you a bit more control with the exposures.
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Old 22-10-2014, 08:48 PM
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I used a Baader UV/IR cut Jarrod. I know my DSLR already has one inbuilt, but I found the contrast to be better with it. At least on the power pole nebula down the street lol.
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Old 23-10-2014, 04:45 PM
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Wicked sun spot Kevin!

Been a long time since I've seen one that big, early 1990's I think

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Old 23-10-2014, 05:16 PM
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Thanks Justin. It's a beauty alright. Pic from today.
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Today's pic (24th).
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Old 24-10-2014, 05:22 PM
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Today's pic (24th).
Certainly impressive, just had used the 8" cassegrain and thousand oaks filter to take some images.
Spent some time just observing it, gob smacking.

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Old 25-10-2014, 03:59 PM
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It's spectacular alright Justin.

Sun today October 25. There's been another X class flare since yesterday and the F2 low band VHF radio propagation continues at high levels.
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