Solar Granules & Sunspots in White Light

[Star Catcher]

Hi All

Having just got a new replacement lens cell for my ES 127mm CF refractor, I tried my first serious light white imaging with it.

Attached is an image showing a sunspot grouping surrounded by lovely granules. These granules are convective cells moving material upwards in the centres of the cells and downwards on the darker edges.

Image taken yesterday using a DMK23U274 camera and 3x barlow. Image can be accessed on my skydrive link here: Solar Granules Image (https://onedrive.live.com/?cid=26023a823607a115&id=26023A823607A115%21118&v=3&ithint=photo,jpg&authkey=!ANQhGDOjDaIheOc)

Thanks for looking.
Ted

[h0ughy]

oh how nice is that - i really appreciate the seeing and skill to get to that point - excellent results

[Peter Ward]

Sublime resolution.

Few on IIS could match that sort or result. Awesome really.

:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[Regulus]

Excellent work Ted.

[Star Catcher]

Thanks Peter, as you know, seeing is king and I was lucky enough to get several steady moments. That said, I am also happy with the performance of my ES 127 mm scope :)

Ted

[Star Catcher]

Thanks David and Trevor!
Ted