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Sun at the Instant of the Equinox

Discussion in 'Astrophotography and Imaging' started by Orion25, Mar 21, 2022.

Sun at the Instant of the Equinox

Started by Orion25 on Mar 21, 2022 at 7:13 PM

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  1. Orion25

    Orion25 Well-Known Member

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    Orion25, Mar 21, 2022
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    No frills or sunspots, just a memento as this is the first image I was able to take of the sun at the instant of transition from winter to spring at 11:33 a.m. EDT on 2022-03-20:

    ASTRONOMY - SUN - SPRING EQUINOX 3-20-22 SM.jpg
     
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    Ed D, Mar 22, 2022
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    Well done, Reggie. It has been years that Sol has been pretty much devoid of any features. Surely, I thought we would be back into a sunspot cycle by now.

    Dedicated solar scopes and equipment can take awesome images, but the cost is ..... astronomical! No Thanks. I have to check if my film solar filter fits my little 60mm scope, which I believe it does, just in case sunspots start popping up.

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    Orion25, Mar 22, 2022
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    Thanks, Ed. You are so right about the astronomical prices of solar equipment. I have a friend who has a solar imaging setup complete with HA and CaK capabilities. It's awesome... and awesomely expensive! He does outreach at several local schools, museums and parks. People love it!
     
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    Orion25, Mar 23, 2022
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    I think I'll just stick with my humble little solar filter and DSLR, lol.
     
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    PXR-5, Mar 26, 2022
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    I picked up a PST last year, honestly I am not that impressed.
    If I am patient I can usually spot a prom, but it's barely noticeable.

    I end up using the ST80 with a white light filter to pick out spots ;)
     
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    Ed D, Mar 27, 2022
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    Sorry to hear the PST isn't that impressive visually. I have seen a few images on line that looked pretty decent taken through PSTs.

    I had an AT72ED I used for solar with a white light filter and really enjoyed it. I took some great images of the 2017 eclipse with it. Solar observation and imaging would be great in South Florida if it wasn't for the searing heat, even in shade.

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    August 2017 Solar Eclipse
     
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