Solar Sunday Report February 10th, 2013
Observe The Sun Safely – Never look at the Sun without a proper filter!
Solar Programs are held 1st Sunday of every Month 2:00-4:00 PM at Houge Park weather permitting
A beautiful California day provided a good crowd and fun viewing of the solar disk. Malika’s projector showed the major sunspots. And Michael Swartz’s dual refractor set up (Neutral density and H-alpha – both with binoculars simultaneously displayed the sunspot and prominences in great detail.
Photo courtesy of Jag Sonti
With the Rotation of a new spot into field of view the Sunspot Count Jumped to the 40’s and solar viewers got to see the Wilson Effect – See below images.
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We have another Solar Observing Day this month on Feb 24th and as usual 1st Sunday March 3. Come on out. (Folks with solar setups and scopes are provided with water.)