Transits and sunspots from 9-11-06 & 11-11-06

[1ponders] (Paul) · #1 11-11-2006, 07:10 PM

Here's a collection of images from Thursdays transit and of Sunspot 923 from this morning.

All images taken through the ED80 with either ToUcam or SAC4.2. Image scale achieved through eyepiece project. Processed in Reg 4 and Photoshop.

sheeny (Al) · #2 11-11-2006, 07:33 PM

Stunning images Paul!!!

Very sharp!

Al.

WadeH (Wade) · #3 11-11-2006, 07:59 PM

Terrific pictures Paul. Especially like the second Mercury shot. Little mercury is so crisp. Seeing shots like these definitely gives me something to aspire to!!

stephenmcnelley · #4 11-11-2006, 08:35 PM

Resolution is really nice, i dont know much about imaging astro things but i know a little of resolution and image quality to a reasonable degree and those images are well beyond my capabilities!.

h0ughy (David) · #5 11-11-2006, 08:39 PM

nice stuff there Paul, excellent effort mate!

Dennis · #6 11-11-2006, 08:45 PM

Wow - who's been a busy bee! A wonderful portfolio there Paul. Their scale and quality are fantastic for the 80mm - well done!

Cheers

Dennis

PS – Hope your back is getting better.

h0ughy (David) · #7 11-11-2006, 08:49 PM

so you made your wife drag out the scope

set it up, polar align it, drift align, then calebrate pc and mount and mount your camera on the scope

.......................and all you did was push the button

. hope your back gets better too.

[1ponders] (Paul) · #8 11-11-2006, 09:10 PM

Thanks guys. That little ED80 continues to surprise me. You can really push it if you need to. The last shot from memory was projected to around 2.5 - 3 meter FL. Not bad for 600mm native FL

You got it h0ughy

Unfortunately the back isn't getting better. It is an absolutely beautiful night here tonight and I am stuck inside. It's terribel Muriel

beren · #9 12-11-2006, 06:34 AM

Surperb work Paul , nice presentation to

RB (Andrew) · #10 12-11-2006, 09:51 AM

Wow Paul, superb work indeed and I love your presentation work too.
Well done.

Sorry to hear about your back, maybe try some ice (on and off 3-5 min intervals) to help the swelling.

Ric · #11 12-11-2006, 11:09 AM

Fantastic images Paul both of the transit and sunspot 923. You have captured some real beauties there.
I know what it's like with a sore back. I get disc bulges every now and then and they really stop you in your tracks. for me swimming and acupuncture do the trick and reduces the frequency of them as well.

cheers

fringe_dweller · #12 12-11-2006, 12:51 PM

nice Paul reaaal Nice! enjoyed 'em

gaa_ian (Ian) · #13 12-11-2006, 01:16 PM

Cool Images Paul

Make sure you submit them to the Mags, they are the best I have seen to date.

[1ponders] (Paul) · #14 12-11-2006, 01:25 PM

Wow, thanks guys.

I guess we are our own worst critics, I almost didn't post them

astroron (Ron) · #15 12-11-2006, 01:39 PM

Paul, Not bad for an amateur

Fantastic detail.
I hope to see you next weekend with a much improved back

[1ponders] (Paul) · #16 12-11-2006, 01:47 PM

Thanks Ron

Back permitting, I'll be there Ron. I don't think I'll be bringing any gear though, it'll be a social night only.

RB (Andrew) · #17 12-11-2006, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by [1ponders]

.... I almost didn't post them

You sure your back hasn't pinched the optic nerve Paul ?

[1ponders] (Paul) · #18 12-11-2006, 03:49 PM

Just my taste buds Andrew

iceman (Mike) · #19 12-11-2006, 07:16 PM

Excellent Paul, some of the best i've seen from a small scope!

seeker372011 (Narayan) · #20 12-11-2006, 10:54 PM

Wow these are realy good, I really enjoyed these
hope your back is better soon
NarayAn