Observed and imaged the major sunspots now visible on the sun's face. Group AR 696 is incredibly detailed, and is visible naked-eye (with filtration, of course). Groups AR 693 and 698 on the western limb are impressive also. I took this image Sunday afternoon around 14:50 EST. I used my usual setup, 8-inch f/8 (7-inch f/9 with Baader solar filter) Newtonian reflector, Nikon Coolpix 800 mounted to Televue 14mm Radian eyepiece. Post processed and color added in Paint Shop Pro. North is near the top.
AR 696 is the large sunspot group near the center of the solar disk, while on the western limb, AR 698 is the northern spot, and the group to the south is group AR 693. I'm not sure about the spot right on the limb. It might be AR 685.
Enjoy,
Doug
AR 696 is the large sunspot group near the center of the solar disk, while on the western limb, AR 698 is the northern spot, and the group to the south is group AR 693. I'm not sure about the spot right on the limb. It might be AR 685.
Enjoy,
Doug
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