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David Hoskin
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
02/27/2024
11:30 am

Equipment Details:

ZWO ASI290M camera, ES 2x focal extender, Lunt 40mm f10 solar telescope, SkyWatcher EQ6R mount

Post-processing Details:

AutoStakkert to stack best 500 out of 2000 frames , IMPPG for sharpening, additional post-processing with Photoshop and MS Photo, including the addition of false color.

Image Details:

This hydrogen-alpha filtered image shows giant sunspot group AR3590 as it approaches the NW limb of the Sun. AR3590 still has the potential to unleash X-class solar flares.