My first attempt at photographing the Sun and sun spots

[UK1 (Rob)]

Just a basic snap shot so far

[Matt Wastell (Matt)]

Hi Rob - great start - what is your setup?

[UK1 (Rob)]

thanks for the reply

very Basic

8" Newt
8" Bintel end cap solar filter
2" barlow
450d Cannon
just a single shot

[Matt Wastell (Matt)]

Hi Rob
I have tried white light with my 8" and the results were awful - I have only used an LPI years ago. I have been using my Nikon D3100 for full Moon shots with the 8" so I might try a solar one with that set up?
Your full disc one is quite good for early attempt - I liked it a lot!

Originally Posted by UK1

thanks for the reply

very Basic

8" Newt
8" Bintel end cap solar filter
2" barlow
450d Cannon
just a single shot

[UK1 (Rob)]

thank you