Photo observing log: 26 OCT 2003

Purpose:
Observations of large sunspots

Location:
San Diego County

Time:
26 OCT 2003.

Summary:
Intense brush fire activity in San Diego County might have messed up nighttime observing, but direct observing of the Sun without filters was possible through the thick smoke.*

Best results:

Canon Goto Camera images: All images are oriented correct to normal view, and with level horizon line.

sunspots

Sunspot groups 10484 and 10486. Active Area 10484 has rotated toward the right side, and even bigger group 486 is entering the picture. No filtration.

sunspots

Sunspot groups 10484 and 10486. Active Area 10484 has rotated toward the right side, and even bigger group 486 is entering the picture. No filtration.

 

Afocal images: North is to the right.

sunspots

Sunspot groups 10484 and 10486.

sunspots

Sunspot group 10486.

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*Proper solar filtration is recommended at all times!


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