Solar cycle 25 is on it’s way and looks promising.
Observed the Mercury transit from Public Observatory Bussloo together with volunteers and visitors. Even though the wind was strong from time to time with a less than mediocre seeing, we enjoyed the transit. After a couple of hours, clouds started to hamper observations more and more but after a dinner break, the skies cleared again and we were given a last look at the Sun and Mercury.
Unfortunately, we were clouded out. Nevertheless over 100 visitors paid a visit to public observatory Bussloo, including several journalists, photographers and a camera crew from tv-station Max. We noticed a significant drop in temperature and light. On our way home, the cloud cover broke …
Been waiting all week long to catch a glimpse of giant sunspot AR2192. Managed to take 2 shots on Saturday before clouds moved in again.
Sunsport AR2192, 20141025, 1006UT. William Optics GT81, Lunt solar wedge, Canon EOS 60D, ISO100, 1/8000s.
Took my first image with the Lunt 35 and DFK41 webcam combo during a solar photography workshop at our public observatory Bussloo.
Despite clouds, rain and a turbulent atmosphere we were able to collect a lot of images and movies.
A big thank you to Emiel for all the tips and tricks!
