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Old 03-07-2012, 11:01 PM
RichardJ (Richard)
Psalm 19: 1 - 4

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Hi everyone,

Thanks for the kind comments. I can't get the whole disk in one shot with my IS camera. After some trial and error I use eyepiece projection with a 17mm Plossl and a GS focal reducer screwed into the eyepiece. This allows me to achieve focus and gives me even illumination over the field with good magnification and resolution.

I used 31 videos from overlapping fields. Sounds a lot but it is worth the effort. The full image has some nice detail.

Now seriously thinking of getting a Coronado solar max 60 or Lunt scope. I think I have the solar equivalent of aperture fever!

regards,

RichardJ
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