Mega Filament - one of the big ones!

[Matt Wastell (Matt)]

Hi all
Under blue but boiling skies I managed a few Ha snaps - the giant filament was by far the most impressive thing on the Sun today - I think it is about as long a one as I have seen.
LS60, 2.5 Powermate, DMK31 and Registax5.

[nandopg]

Uohhh Matt, that is a really giant filament. I hope it still be there at morning (my time).

Great job,

Fernando

[Matt Wastell (Matt)]

I hope it is there for you too!
Here is a shot to put it into greater perspective.

Originally Posted by nandopg

Uohhh Matt, that is a really giant filament. I hope it still be there at morning (my time).

Great job,

Fernando

[nandopg]

Originally Posted by Matt Wastell

I hope it is there for you too!
Here is a shot to put it into greater perspective.

Yes, those images with half hemisphere show perfectly how big this filament is, more than a quarter of the solar disc Amazing !!

Fernando

[Paul Haese]

Nice going Matt. Like the detail you have captured too.

I am currently slugging out a 15 panel mosaic and this filament really stands out. With any luck it will snap in the next few days and send a stream of matter Earths way and trigger some nice aurora.