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Author Topic: "Mercury" Transit Picture  (Read 1359 times)
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« on: November 09, 2006, 05:06:46 PM »

I managed to get up early and snap a few picture of 'Mercury'.
I managed to see the Sun using the projection method.
However, I'm now a bit confused. You'll see..

Oh, and i increased the contrast so it was easier to see.



Testing the equipment. Its ok!



A nice round Sun with a dot plonked on its edge.




There's the Sun, and there's Mercury! Or is it?



Upon higher magnification, I spotted something(above) that looked like patches around the main
object. It reminded me of an egg on a frying pan. It was starting to look like..a sunspot!
[The black dor wasnt caused by dust on my paper]


Did i wake up real early just to see a sunspot that would have waited for me all day?
Well,the black dot did move.

Could someone please help confirm my findings?
PS: Never put your finger on an eyepiece's optics while the telescope is pointed at the Sun!
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« Reply #1 on: November 09, 2006, 05:20:12 PM »

Good try....nice sunspot!!!

Just curious what solar filters are u using? brand?

Congratulation, u got a sunspot instead of Mercury! Smiley

Regards,

Tommy

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« Reply #2 on: November 09, 2006, 05:32:43 PM »



A guide for you...

Regards,

Tommy
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« Reply #3 on: November 09, 2006, 06:08:11 PM »

Oh no!!
Oh well, like they say, the truth is always ugly.

Yes, the sunspot is rather nice.

I actually used the projection method.
The reason it looks abit filtered is that i gave
it some more contrast with the magic software, Adobe Kedai Foto!
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« Reply #4 on: November 09, 2006, 07:26:12 PM »

Oh...u used Adobe kedai foto. Saya nampak(I see)!

Good luck then

Tommy
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« Reply #5 on: November 10, 2006, 01:10:03 PM »

Aiya...Mercury was actually on the opposite side of the Sun when you observe.

Anyway, it's still a good attempt. As for me, I was "observing" in my sleep!
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