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Enhanced Uranus showing Polar Cap and possible Aurora

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Light Cup first solar sketch

Started by ronbee, 10/24/2003 07:55PM
Posted 10/24/2003 07:55PM Opening Post
http://members.cox.net/ronby/Solar-System/Sun-102403.htm

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Ron B[ee]
Posted 10/24/2003 09:33PM #1
That's a mighty fine sketch Ron! I took my 6 inch dob out today, and although I don't often use its solar filter, I'm glad I have it. It was a startling view...I kinda dismissed any thoughts of sketching; I had work I needed to be doing and a decent sketch was sure going to take some time! Glad you took the time.

Did you take a naked eye view through the filter at the sun? The spot is easy - a big black mole near the center of the sun's face.
Posted 10/25/2003 01:48AM #2
Incredible sketch ! you have captured the detail I can see but have been unable to capture on film. These spots appear to change shape within every 12 hours. Occasionally a moment of really good seeing pops up despite the heat and really shows off the detail.
Posted 10/25/2003 08:36PM #3
Ron,

An excellent and beautiful sketch of the prominent sunspot group. You have captured very fine detail in this observation. Please keep up the good work!

Carlos