Solar Granules & Sunspots in White Light

[Star Catcher (Ted Dobosz)]

Hi All

Having just got a new replacement lens cell for my ES 127mm CF refractor, I tried my first serious light white imaging with it.

Attached is an image showing a sunspot grouping surrounded by lovely granules. These granules are convective cells moving material upwards in the centres of the cells and downwards on the darker edges.

Image taken yesterday using a DMK23U274 camera and 3x barlow. Image can be accessed on my skydrive link here: Solar Granules Image

Thanks for looking.
Ted

[h0ughy (David)]

oh how nice is that - i really appreciate the seeing and skill to get to that point - excellent results

[Peter Ward]

Sublime resolution.

Few on IIS could match that sort or result. Awesome really.

[Regulus (Trevor)]

Excellent work Ted.

[Star Catcher (Ted Dobosz)]

Originally Posted by Peter Ward

Sublime resolution.

Few on IIS could match that sort or result. Awesome really.

Thanks Peter, as you know, seeing is king and I was lucky enough to get several steady moments. That said, I am also happy with the performance of my ES 127 mm scope

Ted

[Star Catcher (Ted Dobosz)]

Thanks David and Trevor!
Ted