First Sun

Rick Petrie · #1 07-10-2011, 06:17 PM

My first attempt at imaging the Sun, Friday 7th Oct.
150mm GSO Newt on EQ3 mount with Solar filter.
Any comments welcome.

Canon EOS 600D
1/1000 Sec
ISO 200
Prime focus 50mm

Derek Klepp · #2 07-10-2011, 08:03 PM

Good pic Rick . Look foward to more

Rick Petrie · #3 08-10-2011, 08:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derek Klepp

Good pic Rick . Look foward to more

Thanks Derek. It took me quite a while to figure out which settings to use, but I guess that's the advantage of digital cameras, to be able to view as you go and discard the rubbishy ones.

Inmykombi (Geoff) · #4 08-10-2011, 12:43 PM

Nice one there Rickapoody.

Did you notice the small Sunspot about 5 O'Clock close the the edge of the disc ?
Keep 'em coming mate.

Geoffro.

Rick Petrie · #5 08-10-2011, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inmykombi

Did you notice the small Sunspot about 5 O'Clock close the the edge of the disc ?

Geoffro.

Maybe it's a 'bird' strike Geoffro.

Matt Wastell (Matt) · #6 09-10-2011, 08:21 PM

Hi Rick
Great to see your first go - really good.

Rick Petrie · #7 10-10-2011, 02:47 PM

Thanks Matt.
I'm hoping to do some more when the clouds buzz off?????

Clayton · #8 10-10-2011, 07:23 PM

Nice one Rick