[AZ-Observing] Break out the Solar Filter--Wow

Howdy all;
I would like to add my electronic "voice" to those calling observers to attach 
that dusty solar filter and get a look at the Sun.  The sunspot group that is 
in the middle of the solar disk (10484) is amazing.  Lots of detail, huge in 
size (easily naked eye with the just the filter held up to the Sun) and 
fascinating with a little magnification.

Using the 7 inch Maksutov at 80X and 135X the amount of fine detail at 10:30 AM 
MST is stunning.  There are fissures between giant dark areas, a hundred tiny 
black dots of a variety of sizes and shapes and several North-South pairs that 
are immediately obvious.

The other large group (10486) that is just "coming around the corner" is about 
the same size and complexity, so there will be lots of observe on the big ball 
of gas and fire for at least a week.  Don't miss it.

Lots of fun;
Steve Coe

Author "Deep Sky Observing--The Astronomical Tourist"
Saguaro Astronomy Club website
www.saguaroastro.org
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