July Competition Entries: Time to judge for the winner (2006

With the closure of the July Astrophotography Competition, it is time to judge the entries. Please view the included images, and select from the poll options which one you would like to see the winner. There is no need to reply to this post, or add comments - peoples views are their own but may seem to sway favour towards a particular photo if too many comments towards a particular photo is made.

You have only 1 Vote, so make it count!


Submitted by: Trevor Durity

Sunspot 898. Taken on July 3rd 2006 using a Minolta Dynax 7D at prime focus with Televue Ranger (480mm/70mm) refractor connected with 2X Barlow (f13.6). Filters: Baader Astrosolar ND3.8 (photo), Baader Continuum 1.25", IR Cut filter. 8 frames stacked in Registax. Contrast & colour rebalanced in Photoshop Elements 4.



Submitted by: Michael O’Connell

The Fiery Sun. Taken on 30th May 2006 using a Canon 300D and Coronado PST, 1/10th of a second exposure



Submitted by: Dave Gradwell

Solar active region. Taken July 13th 2006. H-alpha image using a Coronado PST double stacked and a Lumenera Skynyx 2.0 camera.