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xrekcor
19-11-2005, 11:09 AM
Some nice spot action today, boy would I love a PST

regards,CS
RB
19-11-2005, 12:22 PM
They're so cool Rob, pardon the pun.

What did you use, LPI?
which scope the 8"?

Cheers
33South
19-11-2005, 12:46 PM
Nice, thanks for posting the images, Im clouded out so far today. :sad:

PST on my wish list too.

Chris
atalas
19-11-2005, 01:26 PM
Nice work Rob !
ving
19-11-2005, 01:44 PM
havent had a chance to look yet. they look like great spots tho :)
xrekcor
19-11-2005, 01:49 PM
Thanks guy's

RB, I used a Canon Powershot A85 held up to a 14mm XW through my 8" newt.

It's blistering hot here today and nice and clear, I'm really hoping it last through until
at least the moon rises this evening. Haven't had a decent night in awhile.

regards,CS
RAJAH235
19-11-2005, 04:03 PM
Nice shots, Rob. A85 doing a sterling job. Had a 'naked eye' look myself. (using solar filter glasses of course). What size? 5 ~ 10 Earths inside? :D L.
xrekcor
19-11-2005, 05:12 PM
Rajah235,

Thanks mate! you know I built this camera adaptor for XW's to use to do sunspots
yet I seem to have better results just holding it. The lil Canon Powershots do alright
on this kinda stuff. I'm not sure what size it is. But the group as a whole would have
to be the biggest I have seen so far.


regards,CS
xrekcor
19-11-2005, 05:15 PM
Actually I usually eyeball the Sun through the filter before I wack the filter
on the scope. 822 is easily seen without any magnification.

regards,CS
RB
19-11-2005, 06:29 PM
:doh: I never thought of that.
xrekcor
19-11-2005, 08:37 PM
I have one of those baadar film, make it yourself models. Works a treat but
it's no PST : ( I usually eyeball it first just to make sure there are no
punctures in it.

regards,CS... nope as usual not tonight
h0ughy
20-11-2005, 12:54 PM
Hi Rob,

This is my effort this morning with the trusty old pentax *istDS 2 times telconverter and 50-500 sigma lens, and a gap in the cloud
RB
20-11-2005, 01:56 PM
Hey nice one Dave :thumbsup:

And I love the colour your getting.
xrekcor
20-11-2005, 01:59 PM
Hey Houghy,

Nice full disc shot!! we're back to being clouded in.

is just me or is it that everything looks better through Pentax : )

here's my good by sunshine, hello rain pix

regards,CS
beren
20-11-2005, 02:10 PM
Cool images { :P } nice work :)