Images
Here is an eclectic mix of some of my favourite images that I wanted to share.
The imaging setups that I currently use are detailed on my Imaging
Setup page.
Deep Sky Objects
Solar System Objects (eclipses, planets, transits etc)
Total solar eclipse of 8th April 2024 from Dallas
Aurora visible from UK! 10th MAy 2024
Solar Cycle 25
We are now into Solar cycle 25; the 25th cycle since 1750 when modern Sun spot records began of the 11 year cycle. Cycle 25 was originally predicted to start late 2019, peak around mid-2025 and last until 2030, but seems to have started in April/May 2020 (source NOAA). My images of this cycle start in May 2020 which therefore probably marks the start of cycle 25.
Solar Cycle 24
Cycle 24 started in January 2008 and completed April/May 2020. The Solar Max for this cycle was originally predicted to be around mid-2013 (NASA) but in actuality showed a probable double peak with a max in April 2014 which surpassed the previous most active period in February 2012. My images of this cycle start in 2009.
Miscallaneous (related stuff that I think may be of interest)