Barbecue Sun 10/06/06 - Jeremy Rundle

Snapped at the 2nd HAS BBQ on Saturday 10th June, this picture of the Sun shows just how simple astrophotography can be. Equipment used was a Skywatcher 6" f8 Dobsonian reflector with Baader Solar Filter, Canon EOS10D digital camera, and settings were 1/60th sec at 200ASA. Several groups of small sunspots visible as well as the limb darkening effect. The Sun was definately out that day. Sometimes great pictures can be taken on the spur of the moment with basic equipment. JR