Massive proms right now.

GUS.K (Ivan) · #1 30-08-2022, 03:33 PM

Two very large proms and another forming arcs, qute a bit of activity at the moment, worth getting the Ha scope out for a look.

GUS.K (Ivan) · #2 30-08-2022, 04:06 PM

Looks like a loop prominence is forming on western limb?

EpickCrom (Joe) · #3 30-08-2022, 04:12 PM

I'm actually observing the Sun right now through my 20x80mm binoculars. Well worth a look as you said Ivan, there is a massive sunspot group shaped like a an "H". Must look incredible through your Ha scope!

GUS.K (Ivan) · #4 30-08-2022, 05:04 PM

Hi Joe, white light or Ha, the sun is worth a look anytime. As the cycle continues towards max , there will be plenty more to see. If you haven't yet, try to have a look through a H alpha scope, as the sun in ha is one of the best views in astronomy.

EpickCrom (Joe) · #5 30-08-2022, 10:03 PM

Hi Ivan. I have not yet had the pleasure of looking at the Sun through a Ha telescope. I would love to one day..

Indeed the Sun is among the most dynamic objects in Astronomy. I observe it every clear day using the projection method with my 20x80mm binoculars. Cheers