Sunspots: 6 May 2012
OK, Steve, let’s try this, again. This from a guy who can, barely, operate a TV remote. http://www.flickr.com/photos/78046474@N06/sets/72157629982460343/ Dave
Very fine, Dave! What did you shoot it with? -- Joe ________________________________ From: Dave Gary <davegary@me.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sunday, May 6, 2012 5:39 PM Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Sunspots: 6 May 2012 OK, Steve, let’s try this, again. This from a guy who can, barely, operate a TV remote. http://www.flickr.com/photos/78046474@N06/sets/72157629982460343/ Dave _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Send messages to the list to Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. To unsubscribe go to: http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options".
Joe, I shot it with an ETX-LS 6” ACF with a 40mm lens attached to a Nikon Coolpix 4500 digital camera with an attached bulb. The 40mm lens was attached to the camera lens with an adapter I purchased from ScopeTronix. I put the lens into the scope‘s diagonal, got as good a focus as I could, took the lens out, threaded it to the camera then put the lens/camera back into the diagonal. I waited for the vibrations to subside, then took the shots. If it was any more complicated than that I couldn’t have done it. This is what I plan to use to take the photos for the upcoming annular and transit. Let’s hope it’s clear skies. Dave On May 6, 2012, at 5:42 PM, Joe Bauman wrote:
Very fine, Dave! What did you shoot it with? -- Joe
________________________________ From: Dave Gary <davegary@me.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sunday, May 6, 2012 5:39 PM Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Sunspots: 6 May 2012
OK, Steve, let’s try this, again. This from a guy who can, barely, operate a TV remote.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/78046474@N06/sets/72157629982460343/
Dave
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Nice job. So this was taken with the diagonal in? I suspect that if you could eliminate the diagonal -- i.e., use a longer tube in its place -- the view would be even more spectacular. Every unnecessary glass surface between you and the sun, such as the diagonal's mirror, degrades the image somewhat. Best wishes, Joe ________________________________ From: Dave Gary <davegary@me.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sunday, May 6, 2012 5:57 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Sunspots: 6 May 2012 Joe, I shot it with an ETX-LS 6” ACF with a 40mm lens attached to a Nikon Coolpix 4500 digital camera with an attached bulb. The 40mm lens was attached to the camera lens with an adapter I purchased from ScopeTronix. I put the lens into the scope‘s diagonal, got as good a focus as I could, took the lens out, threaded it to the camera then put the lens/camera back into the diagonal. I waited for the vibrations to subside, then took the shots. If it was any more complicated than that I couldn’t have done it. This is what I plan to use to take the photos for the upcoming annular and transit. Let’s hope it’s clear skies. Dave On May 6, 2012, at 5:42 PM, Joe Bauman wrote:
Very fine, Dave! What did you shoot it with? -- Joe
________________________________ From: Dave Gary <davegary@me.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sunday, May 6, 2012 5:39 PM Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Sunspots: 6 May 2012
OK, Steve, let’s try this, again. This from a guy who can, barely, operate a TV remote.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/78046474@N06/sets/72157629982460343/
Dave
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Yes, the diagonal was in. It’s a William Optics dielectric. Good idea about the extender. However, I’ll have to raise the tripod a tad to use something that extends straight back or I’ll be on my knees trying to focus if Sun’s altitude is very high. The camera’s viewing screen is too small to see any detail for the focusing step. However, I could link the camera to an old TV with the camera’s AV connection and view that image to focus the shot. I think I’ll try that, tomorrow. Wouldn’t want to stress myself, today. Thanks, Joe. Dave On May 6, 2012, at 6:07 PM, Joe Bauman wrote:
Nice job. So this was taken with the diagonal in? I suspect that if you could eliminate the diagonal -- i.e., use a longer tube in its place -- the view would be even more spectacular. Every unnecessary glass surface between you and the sun, such as the diagonal's mirror, degrades the image somewhat. Best wishes, Joe
________________________________ From: Dave Gary <davegary@me.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sunday, May 6, 2012 5:57 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Sunspots: 6 May 2012
Joe,
I shot it with an ETX-LS 6” ACF with a 40mm lens attached to a Nikon Coolpix 4500 digital camera with an attached bulb. The 40mm lens was attached to the camera lens with an adapter I purchased from ScopeTronix. I put the lens into the scope‘s diagonal, got as good a focus as I could, took the lens out, threaded it to the camera then put the lens/camera back into the diagonal. I waited for the vibrations to subside, then took the shots. If it was any more complicated than that I couldn’t have done it. This is what I plan to use to take the photos for the upcoming annular and transit. Let’s hope it’s clear skies.
Dave On May 6, 2012, at 5:42 PM, Joe Bauman wrote:
Very fine, Dave! What did you shoot it with? -- Joe
________________________________ From: Dave Gary <davegary@me.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sunday, May 6, 2012 5:39 PM Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Sunspots: 6 May 2012
OK, Steve, let’s try this, again. This from a guy who can, barely, operate a TV remote.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/78046474@N06/sets/72157629982460343/
Dave
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Dave: Can I post a link to your pictures on the SLAS Facebook page?
From: davegary@me.com Date: Sun, 6 May 2012 18:36:32 -0600 To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Sunspots: 6 May 2012
Yes, the diagonal was in. It’s a William Optics dielectric.
Good idea about the extender. However, I’ll have to raise the tripod a tad to use something that extends straight back or I’ll be on my knees trying to focus if Sun’s altitude is very high. The camera’s viewing screen is too small to see any detail for the focusing step. However, I could link the camera to an old TV with the camera’s AV connection and view that image to focus the shot.
I think I’ll try that, tomorrow. Wouldn’t want to stress myself, today.
Thanks, Joe.
Dave
On May 6, 2012, at 6:07 PM, Joe Bauman wrote:
Nice job. So this was taken with the diagonal in? I suspect that if you could eliminate the diagonal -- i.e., use a longer tube in its place -- the view would be even more spectacular. Every unnecessary glass surface between you and the sun, such as the diagonal's mirror, degrades the image somewhat. Best wishes, Joe
________________________________ From: Dave Gary <davegary@me.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sunday, May 6, 2012 5:57 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Sunspots: 6 May 2012
Joe,
I shot it with an ETX-LS 6” ACF with a 40mm lens attached to a Nikon Coolpix 4500 digital camera with an attached bulb. The 40mm lens was attached to the camera lens with an adapter I purchased from ScopeTronix. I put the lens into the scope‘s diagonal, got as good a focus as I could, took the lens out, threaded it to the camera then put the lens/camera back into the diagonal. I waited for the vibrations to subside, then took the shots. If it was any more complicated than that I couldn’t have done it. This is what I plan to use to take the photos for the upcoming annular and transit. Let’s hope it’s clear skies.
Dave On May 6, 2012, at 5:42 PM, Joe Bauman wrote:
Very fine, Dave! What did you shoot it with? -- Joe
________________________________ From: Dave Gary <davegary@me.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sunday, May 6, 2012 5:39 PM Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Sunspots: 6 May 2012
OK, Steve, let’s try this, again. This from a guy who can, barely, operate a TV remote.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/78046474@N06/sets/72157629982460343/
Dave
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Steve, Sure. Hey, as long as I don’t have to do it and mess with it 3 or 4 times to get it right. Dave On May 6, 2012, at 6:54 PM, Steve Fisher wrote:
Dave: Can I post a link to your pictures on the SLAS Facebook page?
From: davegary@me.com Date: Sun, 6 May 2012 18:36:32 -0600 To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Sunspots: 6 May 2012
Yes, the diagonal was in. It’s a William Optics dielectric.
Good idea about the extender. However, I’ll have to raise the tripod a tad to use something that extends straight back or I’ll be on my knees trying to focus if Sun’s altitude is very high. The camera’s viewing screen is too small to see any detail for the focusing step. However, I could link the camera to an old TV with the camera’s AV connection and view that image to focus the shot.
I think I’ll try that, tomorrow. Wouldn’t want to stress myself, today.
Thanks, Joe.
Dave
On May 6, 2012, at 6:07 PM, Joe Bauman wrote:
Nice job. So this was taken with the diagonal in? I suspect that if you could eliminate the diagonal -- i.e., use a longer tube in its place -- the view would be even more spectacular. Every unnecessary glass surface between you and the sun, such as the diagonal's mirror, degrades the image somewhat. Best wishes, Joe
________________________________ From: Dave Gary <davegary@me.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sunday, May 6, 2012 5:57 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Sunspots: 6 May 2012
Joe,
I shot it with an ETX-LS 6” ACF with a 40mm lens attached to a Nikon Coolpix 4500 digital camera with an attached bulb. The 40mm lens was attached to the camera lens with an adapter I purchased from ScopeTronix. I put the lens into the scope‘s diagonal, got as good a focus as I could, took the lens out, threaded it to the camera then put the lens/camera back into the diagonal. I waited for the vibrations to subside, then took the shots. If it was any more complicated than that I couldn’t have done it. This is what I plan to use to take the photos for the upcoming annular and transit. Let’s hope it’s clear skies.
Dave On May 6, 2012, at 5:42 PM, Joe Bauman wrote:
Very fine, Dave! What did you shoot it with? -- Joe
________________________________ From: Dave Gary <davegary@me.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sunday, May 6, 2012 5:39 PM Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Sunspots: 6 May 2012
OK, Steve, let’s try this, again. This from a guy who can, barely, operate a TV remote.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/78046474@N06/sets/72157629982460343/
Dave
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I guess we're all getting ready for the 20th. I got my system working and got these results: http://s1138.photobucket.com/albums/n534/brentjwatson/?action=view¤t=S...
Sorry for the other photos in that album. I am not a regular on photobucket, and I just have not organized them. This shot was taken with an 80 mm Lumicon Superfinder and a 2.4" Dakin Barlow. The equivalent is 720 mm at f9. Shutter speed was 1/4000 sec at ISO 200. I used a glass filter aluminized on both sides. I tripped the shutter manually. I am sure that I can improve on the image quality by using a remote shutter trip and timing the photo to eliminate vibration. I used Photoshop to adjust dynamic range and added a bit of sharpening. I'm continuing to improve, so maybe in the next few days I'll be ready. ________________________________ From: Brent Watson <brentjwatson@yahoo.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sunday, May 6, 2012 8:03 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Sunspots: 6 May 2012 I guess we're all getting ready for the 20th. I got my system working and got these results: http://s1138.photobucket.com/albums/n534/brentjwatson/?action=view¤t=Sun05062012.jpg _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Send messages to the list to Utah-Astronomy@mailman.xmission.com The Utah-Astronomy mailing list is not affiliated with any astronomy club. To unsubscribe go to: http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy Then enter your email address in the space provided and click on "Unsubscribe or edit options".
Brent: No apology is needed but I am looking for a Skyline now to put on my Office/Bedroom wall. If you get it organized let me know and I’ll post yours to the facebook page. Unless you want the whole album there. Steve
Date: Sun, 6 May 2012 19:14:09 -0700 From: brentjwatson@yahoo.com To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Sunspots: 6 May 2012
Sorry for the other photos in that album. I am not a regular on photobucket, and I just have not organized them.
This shot was taken with an 80 mm Lumicon Superfinder and a 2.4" Dakin Barlow. The equivalent is 720 mm at f9. Shutter speed was 1/4000 sec at ISO 200. I used a glass filter aluminized on both sides. I tripped the shutter manually. I am sure that I can improve on the image quality by using a remote shutter trip and timing the photo to eliminate vibration. I used Photoshop to adjust dynamic range and added a bit of sharpening. I'm continuing to improve, so maybe in the next few days I'll be ready.
________________________________ From: Brent Watson <brentjwatson@yahoo.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sunday, May 6, 2012 8:03 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Sunspots: 6 May 2012
I guess we're all getting ready for the 20th. I got my system working and got these results:
http://s1138.photobucket.com/albums/n534/brentjwatson/?action=view¤t=Sun05062012.jpg _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy
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Gee, 3 posts in a row. I moved the image to here: http://s1138.photobucket.com/albums/n534/brentjwatson/Solar%20Eclipse/ ________________________________ From: Brent Watson <brentjwatson@yahoo.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sunday, May 6, 2012 8:14 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Sunspots: 6 May 2012 Sorry for the other photos in that album. I am not a regular on photobucket, and I just have not organized them. This shot was taken with an 80 mm Lumicon Superfinder and a 2.4" Dakin Barlow. The equivalent is 720 mm at f9. Shutter speed was 1/4000 sec at ISO 200. I used a glass filter aluminized on both sides. I tripped the shutter manually. I am sure that I can improve on the image quality by using a remote shutter trip and timing the photo to eliminate vibration. I used Photoshop to adjust dynamic range and added a bit of sharpening. I'm continuing to improve, so maybe in the next few days I'll be ready. ________________________________ From: Brent Watson <brentjwatson@yahoo.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sunday, May 6, 2012 8:03 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Sunspots: 6 May 2012 I guess we're all getting ready for the 20th. I got my system working and got these results: http://s1138.photobucket.com/albums/n534/brentjwatson/?action=view¤t=Sun05062012.jpg
May I put it on our Facebook page?
Date: Sun, 6 May 2012 19:21:21 -0700 From: brentjwatson@yahoo.com To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Sunspots: 6 May 2012
Gee, 3 posts in a row. I moved the image to here:
http://s1138.photobucket.com/albums/n534/brentjwatson/Solar%20Eclipse/
________________________________ From: Brent Watson <brentjwatson@yahoo.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sunday, May 6, 2012 8:14 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Sunspots: 6 May 2012
Sorry for the other photos in that album. I am not a regular on photobucket, and I just have not organized them.
This shot was taken with an 80 mm Lumicon Superfinder and a 2.4" Dakin Barlow. The equivalent is 720 mm at f9. Shutter speed was 1/4000 sec at ISO 200. I used a glass filter aluminized on both sides. I tripped the shutter manually. I am sure that I can improve on the image quality by using a remote shutter trip and timing the photo to eliminate vibration. I used Photoshop to adjust dynamic range and added a bit of sharpening. I'm continuing to improve, so maybe in the next few days I'll be ready.
________________________________ From: Brent Watson <brentjwatson@yahoo.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sunday, May 6, 2012 8:03 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Sunspots: 6 May 2012
I guess we're all getting ready for the 20th. I got my system working and got these results:
http://s1138.photobucket.com/albums/n534/brentjwatson/?action=view¤t=Sun05062012.jpg _______________________________________________ Utah-Astronomy mailing list http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/utah-astronomy
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Steve, Yes, you can post the image to Facebook. Brent From: Steve Fisher <iotacass1@hotmail.com> To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Sent: Sunday, May 6, 2012 8:25 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Sunspots: 6 May 2012 May I put it on our Facebook page?
Date: Sun, 6 May 2012 19:21:21 -0700 From: brentjwatson@yahoo.com To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Sunspots: 6 May 2012
Gee, 3 posts in a row. I moved the image to here:
http://s1138.photobucket.com/albums/n534/brentjwatson/Solar%20Eclipse/
________________________________ From: Brent Watson <brentjwatson@yahoo.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sunday, May 6, 2012 8:14 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Sunspots: 6 May 2012 Sorry for the other photos in that album. I am not a regular on photobucket, and I just have not organized them.
This shot was taken with an 80 mm Lumicon Superfinder and a 2.4" Dakin Barlow. The equivalent is 720 mm at f9. Shutter speed was 1/4000 sec at ISO 200. I used a glass filter aluminized on both sides. I tripped the shutter manually. I am sure that I can improve on the image quality by using a remote shutter trip and timing the photo to eliminate vibration. I used Photoshop to adjust dynamic range and added a bit of sharpening. I'm continuing to improve, so maybe in the next few days I'll be ready.
________________________________ From: Brent Watson <brentjwatson@yahoo.com> To: Utah Astronomy <utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Sunday, May 6, 2012 8:03 PM Subject: Re: [Utah-astronomy] Sunspots: 6 May 2012
I guess we're all getting ready for the 20th. I got my system working and got these results:
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Here is today's shot. Same equipment as yesterday - 80 mm Lumicon Superfinder, 2.4X Barlow, Nikon D80 camera 1/4000 sec at ISO 200 with double aluminized glass solar filter. Today's image has only about 1/4 as much sharpening in Photoshop. This is now approaching (but only approaching) Joe's photo. I think this will have to do for the eclipse. http://s1138.photobucket.com/albums/n534/brentjwatson/Solar%20Eclipse/?actio...
Nice, Brent. I tried to get some photos, today. However, the clouds rolled in as soon as I set up. Bummer. Maybe, tomorrow. Dave On May 7, 2012, at 6:41 PM, Brent Watson wrote:
Here is today's shot. Same equipment as yesterday - 80 mm Lumicon Superfinder, 2.4X Barlow, Nikon D80 camera 1/4000 sec at ISO 200 with double aluminized glass solar filter. Today's image has only about 1/4 as much sharpening in Photoshop. This is now approaching (but only approaching) Joe's photo. I think this will have to do for the eclipse.
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Dave: Yours are awesome too!! All I can ever catch in my camera is a big fuzzy blob.
From: davegary@me.com Date: Sun, 6 May 2012 17:39:19 -0600 To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Sunspots: 6 May 2012
OK, Steve, let’s try this, again. This from a guy who can, barely, operate a TV remote.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/78046474@N06/sets/72157629982460343/
Dave
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Thanks, Steve. I hope to get better. Dave On May 6, 2012, at 5:44 PM, Steve Fisher wrote:
Dave: Yours are awesome too!! All I can ever catch in my camera is a big fuzzy blob.
From: davegary@me.com Date: Sun, 6 May 2012 17:39:19 -0600 To: utah-astronomy@mailman.xmission.com Subject: [Utah-astronomy] Sunspots: 6 May 2012
OK, Steve, let’s try this, again. This from a guy who can, barely, operate a TV remote.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/78046474@N06/sets/72157629982460343/
Dave
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Steve Fisher