Object: The Sun
Camera: Nikon CoolPix 995 mounted on TeleVue 32mm PLOSSL
Exposure: 1/85 sec.
Focus: Camera focus set to infinity, focused with telescope at max zoom using sunspots
Zoom: 31mm
Camera F-Number: F/5.1
ISO Speed: ISO-100
Telescope: Celestron 8" Celestar @ f/10
Filter: Home-built Baader AstroSolar filter cell
Processing: Blue channel reduced using Photoshop curves tool. Medium unsharp mask applied.
Location: My backyard in Las Cruces, NM
Date: 6/05/02
Comments: This is my first keeper using the CP995. Hi-Res Digital Astrophotography!!!

© Dave Dockery 2002