todays solar effort (06072005)

[h0ughy]

not much of an effort , we were on our way back from my brothers place in Menai where I got a trailer to go to the Queensland astrofest, and we stopped for picnic lunch at a park. So while the kids and wife were feeding thier face I snapped off a few shots, packed it up and finished having lunch with them. who said its quiet at the moment? :D

[h0ughy]

here is a better closeup

[beren]

:thumbsup: very nice , luv the second shot

[[1ponders]]

Where are you getting the clear skies from h0ughy? Nice shots. Love that sunset

[h0ughy]

thanks guys, it didn't last long but it was pretty. :D

[iceman]

Nice David, you're getting some lovely shots lately. I don't know where you find the sun.

[h0ughy]

it takes just under 2 minutes to setup the photo tripod, add the camera 50-500, put on the 2 times converter, add the camera and put on the solar filter. So sucker holes are eagerly sought after, as i can quickly put said articles into the car in one foul swoop if it decides to rain! :D Also very handy if wife is within 30 feet!!!! :scared2:

[toetoe]

Good shots Houghy, havn't seen a sunset like that for a while.

[southern 40]

nice photo houghy ,those sun spots are looking good .come on aurora's :sunny:

[gaa_ian]

Had a look at the Sun myself here in Gove through the scope, very impressive with a nice peppering planet sized sunspots :thumbsup: