Re: examples of sunspots taken with Synta or equivalent 6" refractor and webcam??

From: Martin R. Howell (martinhowell_at_ilikestarsisp.com)
Date: 01/26/05 

Date: Wed, 26 Jan 2005 15:34:37 -0800

On Wed, 26 Jan 2005 16:47:39 GMT, Ian Robelot wrote:

> I'm thinking of upgrading from my little ETX-70 to a Synta 6" or equivalent
> refractor for solar webcamming. I'd like to see some examples of sunspots
> taken with this configuration, preferably using a Baader solar filter and
> narrowband "sunspot filter", to help me with my possible decision.

I don't know what configuration was used, but there is an solar image with
sunspots posted on my website (see below in signature line) taken through a
4" refractor. 

-- 
Martin R. Howell
"Photographs From the Universe of Amateur Astronomy"
http://members.isp.com/universeofamateurastronomy%40isp.com

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