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Solar Prominence May 18 2021

As solar activity increases we're getting more dramatic features. Some quick arithmetic -- the chromosphere is about 2500 miles deep; earth's diameter is 7900 miles. So I think the earth would fit snugly under that arch (it might be a bit hot, there though!)

Tech Stuff: Questar 3.5"/DayStar Quark Chromosphere/Baader D-ERF/TeleVue 2.5X Powermate/QHY 5III 174 mono/

Firecapure/AS3/pipp/ffmpg/GIMP/ACDSee. As always, special filters are required for safe viewing and photography of the sun!

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Uploaded on May 18, 2021