AR904 & a couple of prominences

Wow! Now I know why people rave about hydrogen alpha solar viewing.

Partly due to our lack of clear night skies for the last few months I finally took the h-alpha plunge. Our friendly postman arrived today with a 2nd hand PST. Rushed right out the back to take a look through it. I can't believe the views from this tiny scope. It's incredible, prominences were almost 3D in appearance.

I'm hooked already. Let's hope it doesn't lead to h-alpha fever.

Here's my first pic of 904 and a couple f closeby prominences - taken as soon as I could get it out of it's case. Must work more on the focussing & make a sunshade as it's very soft, but I must say I'm very pleased by this scope. What a bargain & despite my expectation it's very sturdy.



Neximage, Celestron 2x barlow + PST, stacked in Registax.

Strange I was expecting it to rain for 3 weeks as soon as it arrived

Trev

Nice prominences there Trevor, well done!

Ah, you've seen the light, Trevor!
Congrats on the new addition to the family (of telescopes)!
Nice image too!

A good first image Trevor, It's definitely addictive, it's great to get a tan while observing, it beats frost bite and insomnia any day of the week. :lol:

very impressive trevor giving me the bug too
regards darren :lol:

Cheers guys. Good to be able to sit back with a drink in a tshirt and observe at the same time.

Darren, I spotted a Maxscope 90 on Astromart if you get the bug in a BIG way. Only $12000 for a 90mm scope!!!! :shock:

Trev