Late Arvo Flaring.

[Derek Klepp]

I figure there will be quite a few Ha pics later so I'll post this flaring I captured late this arvo. I always have my 60mm Daystar set up on a grab and go mount for a quick look just in case. If things look good I quickly roll out the Lunt 100. Also earlier in the day did some experimenting with the 127mm APO in WL(Lunt Wedge) and Cak(Lunt B1200 Cak Module).In doing so I really think that to capture granulation such as you see in Dennis's pics a minimum of 140mm of aperture is needed unless seeing is perfect.
Cheers Derek

[gbeal]

Nice capture Derek, I watched a bit of this flaring earlier on, tried a 2.5x PowerMate on the "Luntonado" but the seeing wasn't up to it. Glad you captured what you did.
Gary

[Star Catcher]

Very nice Derek, I suspect seeing has a part to play but you are also trying to compare different types of optics :). You should not run out of light with 127mm aperture in WL at high mag.
Ted

[Solar]

Nice one Derek. It is really great when that happens.
I wonder how many of the little buggers we miss?

[Derek Klepp]

I'm optimistic Ted so I've left the 127 set up .Its just that i,ve noticed all the 140mm Shots always get that granulation.

[Larryp]

Nice work!