13th March 2023 Solar CaK activity

[Merlin66 (Ken)]

The DIY CaK filter on the VixenM90, ASI 1600MM
The SOHO image shows the various sunspots visible.
Thanks for looking.

[MortonH]

Awesome.

[Averton (P and C)]

Great image Ken, lots of interesting active regions.

[John W (John Wilkinson)]

CaK filter seems to be working well Ken.

Cheers,
John W

[Merlin66 (Ken)]

Thanks guys, appreciate!


Unfortunately my dog/puppy smashed into my mount tripod and did some damage.....
The Vixen 90M/ CaK and the White Light SW120/ Baader Wedge look OK, but the MiniSHG and the SM60 DS took a hit.
I think I've managed to repair the MiniSHG but need the time and weather to check it out.
A quick visual check of the SM60 was disappointing...the etalons are definitely not de-contacted, but the views were very poor. Checking everything through I think the Maier ITF may have deteriorated. This was replaced back in early 2016, I've never experienced a failure in all the filters I've exchanged.
Luckily I have a replacement available, so I'll fit that and see if it makes any difference. Stay tuned.
Ken

[Averton (P and C)]

Originally Posted by Merlin66

Thanks guys, appreciate!


Unfortunately my dog/puppy smashed into my mount tripod and did some damage.....
The Vixen 90M/ CaK and the White Light SW120/ Baader Wedge look OK, but the MiniSHG and the SM60 DS took a hit.
I think I've managed to repair the MiniSHG but need the time and weather to check it out.
A quick visual check of the SM60 was disappointing...the etalons are definitely not de-contacted, but the views were very poor. Checking everything through I think the Maier ITF may have deteriorated. This was replaced back in early 2016, I've never experienced a failure in all the filters I've exchanged.
Luckily I have a replacement available, so I'll fit that and see if it makes any difference. Stay tuned.
Ken

That's not good. Hope you get everything repaired OK!