Hi folks,
I've been waiting for old Sol to come out for three days since my Maxscope arrived. Finally, this afternoon about 5-7 minutes before the sun set over the hill towards my west, the skies partially cleared. It was long enough for me to test the scope and my CEMAX eps. I've only had one peak through a Ha scope a couple of years ago and all I can say is wow!!
If this is what you get from a 40mm scope mounted to a telepod, with the sun low in the sky, on a day with little solar activity and plenty of high passing clouds--this activity is going to be fun!!
There were two small spots and plenty of prominences. My heart is still fluttering--this is way cool and I've been in the hobby (night time visual astronomy) for 43 years.
Thanks to all who've advised me on this purchase.
Randy
I've been waiting for old Sol to come out for three days since my Maxscope arrived. Finally, this afternoon about 5-7 minutes before the sun set over the hill towards my west, the skies partially cleared. It was long enough for me to test the scope and my CEMAX eps. I've only had one peak through a Ha scope a couple of years ago and all I can say is wow!!
If this is what you get from a 40mm scope mounted to a telepod, with the sun low in the sky, on a day with little solar activity and plenty of high passing clouds--this activity is going to be fun!!
There were two small spots and plenty of prominences. My heart is still fluttering--this is way cool and I've been in the hobby (night time visual astronomy) for 43 years.
Thanks to all who've advised me on this purchase.
Randy
Randy Roy
