Sunspot AR652

Here's Venus as it appeared at 11:30 in the morning. I offset from the Sun after taking the sunspot image below to find it.

http://www.irishastronomy.org/user_resources/files/1093289116-venusday1_rcol11.bmp


DaveG

And here's AR652. Anyone any theories on te unexpected solar activity w'ere having?




DaveG

Great images again Dave!
You've certainly got the hang of the solar imaging.
What sotrt of exposures/no. of frames do u typically use for sunspots?

Michael

Michael

In general it's the CG11 at f/5 (Giant Easy Guider lens in the forward position) The camera is set at 1/1000sec and gain at about 20%. I use the cam in RAW mode but I think that the most important thing is to image early/late enough. Try and balance between the Sun being high enough and befoe it gets too hot during the day.

Hope this helps
DaveG

Nice shots Dave,
Its great to see Venus, I have to say I really miss it. !!

Dave, sorry for the late reply, great shots, those sunspots look great
Wonder why we are having so many?????
Keith...