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Solar Imaging Journal

Welcome to my Solar Imaging Journal, a specific space of this website dedicated to sharing my observation logs of the Sun. Here, you will find a collection of posts featuring images captured from my backyard using H-Alpha and white light solar filters. Enjoy the view of our home star!

Important Safety Note

It’s crucial to emphasize the importance of safety when observing the Sun. Always use a certified solar filter or telescope designed for solar observation. Directly viewing the Sun without proper protection can cause serious eye damage.

What to Expect

This section documents and share my solar imaging journal. Each post includes images that illustrate various solar phenomena, such as sunspots, solar flares, prominences, and northern lights.

Key Topics Covered

  • H-Alpha Imaging: Explore the details of H-Alpha imaging, which allows for a closer look at the Sun’s surface features and dynamic activity.
  • White Light Observations: Learn about white light observations that highlight sunspots and other characteristics of solar behavior.
  • Backyard Astronomy: Discover insights into capturing solar images from a home setting, including tips on equipment and techniques.

Explore the Journal

You can access a comprehensive list of all my blog posts categorized under ‘solar imaging’ by following the links below.

Transit of Venus (2012-06-05)

Capturing the 2012 transit of Venus: a rare celestial event

The transit of Venus happened on June 05-06, 2012, when the planet Venus appeared as a small, dark spot passing across the face of the Sun.
I was able to capture this rare celestial event with my C8 SCT, a certified solar filter and a DSLR camera.

The Sun in H-Alpha (2023-11-03)

Here comes the Sun (in H-alpha)

I imaged the Sun in H-alpha using a Coronado PST and a ZWO ASI533MC camera. The Coronado PST is an entry-level solar scope with a 40mm diameter that can observe details of the Sun’s “surface”, prominences, and flares. Here is the final processed image.

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