Giant Sunspot Now

EpickCrom (Joe) · #1 20-01-2023, 07:48 PM

Hi all. There is currently a massive sunspot (AR 3190) visible on the sun right now. It is over four times as large as the Earth!

I just had a look at it through my 20x80mm binoculars using the projection method. Take a look at it as soon as you can! It is so big that some observers have seen it naked eye ( using solar filters). Hope you get a chance to see it!

Tinderboxsky (Steve) · #2 20-01-2023, 08:54 PM

Yes, it is large. I saw it today - white light solar film through 140 mm refractor. The atmosphere was quite steady. The detail was exquisite.

EpickCrom (Joe) · #3 21-01-2023, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Tinderboxsky

Yes, it is large. I saw it today - white light solar film through 140 mm refractor. The atmosphere was quite steady. The detail was exquisite.

Hi Steve, that sounds like an incredible view you had! Thanks for sharing