The Sun in Ha and High Resolution on 2012-06-30

[nandopg]

Hi everyone,

There you have a couple of images of the Sun in HR, of the main active regions and some nice prominences, taken on Saturday 2012-06-30.

I hope you like it and thanks for looking.

Fernando

[Matt Wastell (Matt)]

Excellent Fernando - I really enjoyed these!

[h0ughy (David)]

check out that prom.... wow. and as per usual the detail on the spots is fantastic

[seeker372011 (Narayan)]

Awesome

[Derek Klepp]

Lovely Fernando you certainly get some great image scale

[Paul Haese]

From the first solar image I saw you produce to now seems like such a short time but these two high res shots are simply superb. Your skills as a solar photographer are complete and your images of very high quality. I am pleased to have seen your progression Fernando.

[trent_julie]

You are really setting a high standard Fernando, what sort of camera are you using?

Trent

[nandopg]

Matt, Houghy, Seeker and Derek: Thank you very much for the thumbs up. Your comments have been highly appreciated.

Paul: Thanks man !! In a matter of fact, I should say that you contributed a lot in the development of my my learn curve with always good discussions, advices and directions about solar and planetary imaging.

Trent: The camera I use is a DMK41AU02.AS from Imaging Source.

Best Regards to all,

Fernando

[RichardJ (Richard)]

Hi Fernando,

Terrific images. What telescope are you using?

regards,

RichardJ

[Shiraz (Ray)]

wonderful images Fernando. regards Ray

[nandopg]

Originally Posted by RichardJ

Hi Fernando,

Terrific images. What telescope are you using?

regards,

RichardJ

Thank you for the kind comment.
I am using a 127mm f/7.5 APO refractor from Explore Scientific and a Daystar 0.4A Ha filter. For those images I also used a Televue Powermate x4, to make an EFL f/30.

Ray: Thank you very much for your appreciation.

Best Regards,

Fernando

[lepton3 (Ivan)]

Wow, Fernando, some really impressive high resolution images there. Very nice.

-Ivan

[nandopg]

Ivan,
Thank you very much for your comment, I really appreciated it.

Just some information that was missing in the description of the setup:

1- The Ha filter from Daystar was an ION (they have another models)

2- I use an electric focuser from Starlight Instruments which allow me to have a very fine focus without having to touch the scope. This is a fundamental item for a high resolution setup


Best Regards.

Fernando

[Blaznee (Gary)]

Thanks for the great photos and the info Fernando.