The trials, tribulations and small triumphs of a Charlotte, NC astronomer imaging under Bortle 8/9 skies.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Previous image processed to show edge prominences
This is the previous image with contrast and brightness boosted to show prominences at the edge of the solar disk. Note the fine structure associated with the prominence around the 3 o'clock position. This is most likely associated with active region AR1427.
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The Horsehead Nebula with the Dwarf 3
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