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Title: Transit of Mercury
Post by: Kenny on May 10, 2016, 20:13:52

Here are the 2 most usable images from my DSLR captures during oh so brief breaks in the clouds. DSLR 450D with Sigma DC 18-200mm lens @ full zoom with home made Baader film solar filter.

Active Region (Sun spot group) AR2542 also showing upper right. :)

12:20pm just after 2nd contact (first decent break in the clouds).
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7062/26333781473_e17ff47d48_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/G82vM4)

14:48pm.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7552/26904690296_a55f2f0795_o.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GZtz5C)

Not bad considering no telescope. :)

Title: Re: Transit of Mercury
Post by: Carole on May 10, 2016, 23:34:58

Well done Kenny especially with no scope.

Carole

Title: Re: Transit of Mercury
Post by: doug on May 11, 2016, 08:17:41

Excellent Kenny. Well captured.

Doug.

Title: Re: Transit of Mercury
Post by: Roy on May 11, 2016, 08:31:33

Great work!

Roy

Title: Re: Transit of Mercury
Post by: MarkS on May 11, 2016, 22:09:31

Nice result with no telescope!

Mark

Title: Re: Transit of Mercury
Post by: Jonathan on May 14, 2016, 13:59:53

Oh wow! That's brilliant.

Title: Re: Transit of Mercury
Post by: Kenny on May 15, 2016, 09:02:11

Thanks Jonathan. Not bad for a DSLR. I've prefer if it was Venus crossing the disc tho! :lol:

Orpington Astronomical Society

Astronomy => Astrophotography => Topic started by: Kenny on May 10, 2016, 20:13:52