The Plasma Dance

Image Title: The Plasma Dance

Copyright: John P. Gleason

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Date image was taken: July 11, 2024

Location: San Jose, California

Image Description and Details: This stunning composite image captures the raw power and beauty of our Sun during its current solar maximum. Created by artistically combining six separate days' worth of solar prominence limb activity over the past two months, this result showcases the dynamic nature of the Sun. Each layer, meticulously arranged in Photoshop, presents an intricate tapestry of solar activity, forming a breathtaking visual symphony.

At the heart of this composite is the Sol'Ex spectroheliograph, a precision instrument crafted with an all-aluminum body that has captured the mesmerizing dance of solar plasma. Utilizing the Astro Physics 92mm Stowaway telescope and Baader solar wedge, the Sun's chromisphere is revealed in exquisite detail, allowing us to marvel at its ethereal beauty.

Equipment Details: Astrophysics 92 mm f/6.65 refractor
Sol'Ex aluminum
Baader Solar Wedge
Player One Neptune M

Name: John Gleason

Email: jpgleasonid@gmail.com

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