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hi guys
A new large sunspot coming into view
get you scope, filters and cameras ready
A new large sunspot coming into view
get you scope, filters and cameras ready
New Large Sunspot coming into view
- Context: Stargazing
- Thread starter davenn
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Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around the observation of a new large sunspot that is becoming visible on the sun. Participants share their excitement and preparations for observing the sunspot, as well as concerns regarding potential solar flares associated with it.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Technical explanation, Experimental/applied
Main Points Raised
- One participant notes the arrival of a new large sunspot and encourages others to prepare their equipment for observation.
- Another participant inquires about the potential for solar flares related to the sunspot.
- A different participant mentions that the sunspot's magnetic configuration is currently stable but expresses interest in how it may change as the sunspot moves across the sun's face over the next week.
- A later post provides an updated image of the sunspot and emphasizes the urgency of capturing images before it rotates out of view, sharing specific details about their photographic setup.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the excitement surrounding the sunspot and the importance of observing it, but there are varying levels of concern regarding solar flares and the stability of the sunspot's magnetic configuration.
Contextual Notes
Some assumptions about the stability of the sunspot's magnetic configuration and the implications for solar flares remain unresolved. The discussion does not clarify the specific criteria for determining stability or the potential for flare activity.
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jedishrfu
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Nice photo! Any concern about solar flares?
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at this time it's magnetic configuration is stable ... will be interesting to see if that changes over the next
week or so as it cross the face of the sun
EDIT: -- I should have noted, that wasn't my image, it's from here ...
http://umbra.gsfc.nasa.gov/images/
week or so as it cross the face of the sun
EDIT: -- I should have noted, that wasn't my image, it's from here ...
http://umbra.gsfc.nasa.gov/images/
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OK an updated image ... it's now only around 5 days from rotating off the visible face of the sun
so get those telephoto lenses, solar filters and cameras into action
my image -- Pentax K5 camera, 500mm lens, 1/400 sec, f7.1 and Orion solar filter
Dave
so get those telephoto lenses, solar filters and cameras into action
my image -- Pentax K5 camera, 500mm lens, 1/400 sec, f7.1 and Orion solar filter
Dave
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