15-May 2000

High-resolution view of the solar disk

Sun with spot patterns as they are usually found near solar maximum.

Exposure Data

• Lens: Vixen R-114 S, eyepiece projection with a 26mm eyepiece 100mm from film, f_eff=2560mm
• F-stop: 22
• Exposure: 1/30 second
• Film: Kodak Select Series Elite Chrome 100 Extra Colour
• Filter: D5.0 Baader Solar Filter Foil
• Date: 15-May 2000, 1845LT
• Location: Kronberg, Germany
• Post-Processing: Water spot (1-2 arcminutes) removed, lightened limb to compensate limb darkening, applied light unsharp mask. Processed with Adobe Photoshop.

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