the art of astronomy
the art of astronomy
Astrophotographer: Gary Palmer
Astrophotographer: Gary Palmer
The Sun
These images are portraits
of the Sun in the Hydrogen-
alpha and Calcium-K
wavelengths of light. Above,
in this image from Feb. 20,
2005, active regions 735
and 736 churn the Sun
and explode producing
an extraordinary coronal
mass ejection off the
western limb. Right, this
image from July 2, 2006,
shows active region 898
and a prominence. Solar
astrophotographer Gary
Palmer says when it comes
to solar imaging, a steady
atmosphere is key. For more
of his work, visit www.
thesuninmotion.com or
http://1-au.com/.
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The Sun
On Aug. 8, 2005, a Calcium-K Sun featuring active regions 792, 794 and 795 rises in the east and creates a beautiful backdrop
for this black bird perched comfortably on a tree top.
Sky ’ s
Up
Sky ’ s
Up
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