todays solar effort (06072005)

[h0ughy (David)]

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?

[h0ughy (David)]

here is a better closeup

[beren]

very nice , luv the second shot

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

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

[h0ughy (David)]

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

[iceman (Mike)]

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

[h0ughy (David)]

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! Also very handy if wife is within 30 feet!!!!

[toetoe (Peter)]

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

[gaa_ian (Ian)]

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