24 August 2005

22 August 2005

Observing
Location
PSC
Observational
Period
1720-1735 EDT
Atmospheric
Conditions
It was breezy today which must have been causing unstable air that resulted in a lot of refocusing. But no boiling was observed. It was warm and the air appeared to be clear.
TransparencyExcellent
SeeingFair
Instruments Canon 15x50 Image Stabilized binocular - Charlie
Observing
Party
Charlie Ridgway

TargetSunspots
ConstellationCnc
CategorySolar
Time22Aug05; 1720 EDT
Comments
798
SW quadrant. A large group dominated by three large spots connected by penumbra. There is an area devoid of texture surrounding the penumbra. The group is approaching the limb
800
NE quadrant. A large area with three smudge type spots. There is no penumbra or void area around it. The group is nearing the meridian.

 GroupsSpotsR
Northern
Hemisphere
1313
Southern
Hemisphere
1313
Total2626
NOAA Boulder Sunspot Number77
R = 10 * Groups + Spots

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