Checking out spaceweather.com it seems the sun will be basically blank for the All Arizona Star Party. The neutral density filters will reveal a beautiful blank circle, unmarred by pesky sunspots. Hydrogen alpha filters may have better luck though. Looking at the SOHO site reveals interesting flares and prominences. I plan to bring both my filters there anyway. Jeff Vandecar -- See message header for info on list archives or unsubscribing, and please send personal replies to the author, not the list.