The sky was partly cloudy during the day. The Stellina telescope was fitted with a solar filter to observe the sun and sunspots. After the system locks onto the sun, it takes about 40 images a minute. I believe each exposure is 1/4000 second. In the past I have captured silhouettes of birds or planes passing in front of the sun. 15-September-2023 Since we are in a solar maximum period there are lots of sunspots. In the time-lapse video clouds and jet contrails pass in front of the sun.
By evening, the sky clouded over so no observations of the comet tonight. We really need some rain.
Author: David Mathre
I am a scientist by training (Eckerd College, BSc; Caltech, Ph.D.). I worked for 27 years as a Chemist in the Pharmaceutical Industry developing processes to manufacture medicines for human and animal health. I now spend my time as a photographer and world traveler. My interests include the natural world, wildlife, landscapes, sky, and seascapes, travel, and astrophotography. I look for unique ways of viewing the world and presenting my images. I have traveled to over 55 countries in six continents, often on Semester at Sea voyages. While at home in New Jersey, I spend time on home renovation and expansion of a wildflower garden/meadow.
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