Images of the Sun, our local star, at a range of wavelengths with specialist solar telescopes. Imaging tutorials, solar bits and pieces for sale, talks and outreach with the Charlie Bates Solar Astronomy Project CBSAP.
Couldn't believe my luck when I turned my scope onto the sun and there was a c-class flare erupting just off the limb. This animation shows it's development over a period of 19 minutes. Things happen quick on the sun!