[AZ-Observing] Re: 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

Thanks Steve,

I went out and fired up my C-8 with a mylar soar filter. That sun 
spot is indeed impressive.

I'd love to view with my 6" refractor, but no solar filter.

Jeff
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