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Thursday 13th Another grey, cold and windy day is forecast.
I have made no progress on the modified H-alpha solar telescope. On the rare occasions the sun was out. Then so was I.
A flash of sunshine this morning had me wandering the area looking for clear views. The combination of low sun and all the trees made it impossible until much later. Even then it would be no fun with the wind gusting to 15m/s or over 30mph. It will peak at 12C/54F at the most this afternoon.
I checked upstairs. There was no chance of setting up a telescope to peer through any of the windows. At least, not until much later. I could place the tripod on the upstairs landing in anticipation. To see the low sun through the small, south facing, dormer window. I could easily compare the view through the glass. Or with the window open.
Of course it quickly clouded over again. Still well worth setting everything up I think. I could practice my solar imaging in white light. In some comfort and with everything easily to hand. No traipsing back and forth with forgotten items. To the far side of the parking area. Just to see fleetingly over the absent neighbour's trees.
The telescope can be set up and simply left in place. There are months of cold weather ahead. Why not give it a try? I can add the H-alpha components as and when it would be worthwhile. With long hours of sunshine to make it more relaxing.
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