PAO's
Solar Astroimaging
All the images on this page show close-ups
of the surface of the Sun.
They were made using a modified QuickCam camera and a solar filter
made from Baader solar film.
*NEVER look at the Sun without a proper solar filter!*
Sunspot group imaged using the NexStar 5 Schmidt Cassegrain telescope
(f/10). Prime focus method.
Same sunspot cluster as above using a barlow (2x) lens for greater magnification.
NexStar 5 (f/10).
Sunspot cluster. Prime focus NexStar 5 SCT (f/10).
Sunspot cluster imaged using a barlow (2x) lens for greater magnification.
NexStar 5 (f/10).
Sunspot cluster at prime focus of the NexStar 5 (f/10).