Sun

Star

About this object

A simple shot of our nearest star, the sun, using my old refractor.  You can make out a couple of sunspots in the upper left.  Click here for a close up shot of the sunspots.

Technical Information

Optics:                                  Tasco 60mm Refractor @ f8             

Camera:                               Nikon CoolPix 4500 with 18mm eyepiece

Date:                                     September 2, 2003

Location:                               Troy, Montana

Exposure Details:                1/250 seconds at ISO Auto, Baader Solar Filter

Acquisition:                           NA

Processing:                           None