Active Sun: 3 Feb

 There is a large sunspot group generating strong flares that may produce geomagnetic storms.  There are also many large prominences visible along the limb of the sun (in Hydrogen-alpha light).

White light.  Orion 80mmED + front filter.

 

Hydrogen-Alpha light.  Lunt LS50THa double-stacked.

false-color Hydrogen-Alpha.

The Sun and the Snow Moon

 The full moon of February is traditionally known as the "Snow Moon".  This year it occurred on Sunday, 1 February.  

Snow Moon rising

Snow Moon.  Orion 80mmED refractor.

There is a large active sunspot group rotating into view on the Sun:

Orion 80mmED with front-mounted solar filter.

 

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