Solar White Light: MAR 27, 2010, 23:15 – 23:45 UT

White Light Solar Sketch

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White Light Sketch of AR1057

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White Light Sketch of AR1059

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Observation Notes:

The Sun in white light is starting to get interesting. Active regions 1057 and 1059 put on an interesting show at the end of March. Although I observed in late afternoon, the seeing cleared up frequently enough to show penumbral filaments in AR1057. Some of the neighborhood kids stopped by for a look and were impressed by the view of these striking spots on the Sun.