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Guess who got outside to do a tiny bit of astrophotography today? ME! It was indeed a tiny bit, because I just snagged 1000 frames on the sun, but it's better than nothing. Still waiting for a clear night, but the forecast remains bleak.

In sun-related news, wow! Look at that giant cluster of sunspots!

Details + Full res: https://www.astrobin.com/l169e8/

#sun #solarimaging #sunspots #astrophotography #photography #touptek #skywatcherUSA

A full disk monochrome image of the sun colorized to orange with a thick cluster of sunspots on the upper middle part of the surface.

Who doesn't love space? It captures our imaginations and makes us wonder if we are truly alone.
Join us for a fair of astronomical proportions at York University with the Allan I Carswell Observatory and our event partners. A single ticket will get you entry to booths, activities, telescopes, and the Astronomy in Action Planetarium.
This exciting event is running as a FIRST CLEAR DAY event as it will be outdoors and under the open air between June 24 - July 4. The event will happen only once on the first clear day, and all ticket holders will see a go or no-go update (depending on the weather) both on the event website and via their registration email by 9am each day.
We are excited to welcome you to walk through the solar system, investigate sundials, and interact with both science and games in this event. All areas are suitable for ages 5 and up, but younger children should be accompanied by an adult.
For tickets and information see: https://www.yorku.ca/science/observatory/astrofair/

#AstroFair #AstronomyEvent #FamilyFun #ScienceFestival #YorkU #AllanICarswellObservatory #Stargazing #SolarViewing #Sunspots #Planetarium #HandsOnScience #ScienceOutreach #STEMEducation #TorontoEvents #ThingsToDoToronto #SpaceScience #AstronomyForEveryone #ObservatoryEvents #ClearSkies #TelescopeViews #ExploreTheUniverse #AstronomerLife #YorkUObservatory #AICO

#Sunday #sunspots
#astrophotography #backyardastronomy

Have you ever wanted to watch sunspots go across the sun in real time? Or build your own astronomically accurate fortune teller? Join in as we celebrate astronomy at the AICO and beyond! This special observatory fundraiser event will be fun for the whole family and features science, astronomy viewing, and activities!
For more information visit: https://www.yorku.ca/science/observatory/astrofair/

🗓️ Event Date
Runs on the first clear night between June 24 – July 4, 2025
(Weather-dependent: Check your email and this website on the day of the event for final confirmation — we need clear skies!)
🕔 Time
From 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
📍 Location
Activities will take place both indoors and outdoors
at the Atrium and Observatory areas (York University Keele Campus)
🎟️ Ticket Info
Includes unlimited access to all activities, booths, and planetarium shows
Valid for both Atrium and Observatory locations
Non-refundable — proceeds support summer observatory operations
🚗 Getting There
Parking available on campus (paid).
One parking slot per group may be covered by AICO
Arrive easily by TTC subway:
York University Station (closest to the Observatory)
Pioneer Village Station (also within walking distance)

#AstroFair #AstronomyEvent #FamilyFun #ScienceFestival #YorkU #AllanICarswellObservatory #Stargazing #SolarViewing #Sunspots #Planetarium #HandsOnScience #ScienceOutreach #STEMEducation #TorontoEvents #ThingsToDoToronto #SpaceScience #AstronomyForEveryone #ObservatoryEvents #ClearSkies #TelescopeViews #ExploreTheUniverse #AstronomerLife #YorkUObservatory #AICO

Continuing the series https://scicomm.xyz/@PlanetariumBochum@mastodon.social/114616194549053239 here is yet another #Bochum, Germany, #sunset, from 11 June: long picture series - with #sunspots, identified in https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1120784560089937, and atmospheric optics ... and common swifts galore - in https://www.facebook.com/dan.fischer.393/posts/pfbid0m3ZmXb1CoX1JnekSsGCiAEELvkSHoFZMudTSU4YNQQv5h6MQibeRMGJydjaGhojTl

Wide shot with Exzenterhaus and a swift on the right

Have you ever wanted to watch sunspots go across the sun in real time? Or build your own astronomically accurate fortune teller? Join in as we celebrate astronomy at the AICO and beyond! This special observatory fundraiser event will be fun for the whole family and features science, astronomy viewing, and activities!
For more information visit: https://www.yorku.ca/science/observatory/astrofair/

🗓️ Event Date
Runs on the first clear night between June 24 – July 4, 2025
(Weather-dependent: Check your email and this website on the day of the event for final confirmation — we need clear skies!)
🕔 Time
From 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
📍 Location
Activities will take place both indoors and outdoors
at the Atrium and Observatory areas (York University Keele Campus)
🎟️ Ticket Info
Includes unlimited access to all activities, booths, and planetarium shows
Valid for both Atrium and Observatory locations
Non-refundable — proceeds support summer observatory operations
🚗 Getting There
Parking available on campus (paid).
One parking slot per group may be covered by AICO
Arrive easily by TTC subway:
York University Station (closest to the Observatory)
Pioneer Village Station (also within walking distance)

#AstroFair #AstronomyEvent #FamilyFun #ScienceFestival #YorkU #AllanICarswellObservatory #Stargazing #SolarViewing #Sunspots #Planetarium #HandsOnScience #ScienceOutreach #STEMEducation #TorontoEvents #ThingsToDoToronto #SpaceScience #AstronomyForEveryone #ObservatoryEvents #ClearSkies #TelescopeViews #ExploreTheUniverse #AstronomerLife #YorkUObservatory #AICO

A colorful sun from Friday night's smoky sunset. June 6, 2025. Wolverine Lake, Michigan. #sunset #photography #sun #sunspots #astrophotography #michigan #wildfire #wildfires #smoke #lake #lakes #art #BlueSkyArtShow #Vibrant

Sunset photo of a large red sun with a bit of horizontal cloud on its right side. The Sun is in the upper left against a dark grey sky with a treetop in silhouette in the lower right.

A colorful sun from Friday night's smoky sunset.

June 6, 2025. Wolverine Lake, Michigan.

#sunset #photography #sun #sunspots #astrophotography #michigan #wildfire #wildfires #smoke #lake #lakes #art #MastoArt

The Radio Is Broken - YouTube #zappa #sunspots

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LQrj2EB6ng

I can confirm via Patioboater's Crappy Lungs-o-meter(TM) that the air quality outside in this smokey sunset is terrible. Pretty sunset, tho'. June 2, 2025. Wolverine Lake, Michigan. #sunset #photography #sun #sunspots #astrophotography #michigan #wildfire #wildfires #smoke #lake #lakes #art

Sunset photo of a red and orange sun in a dark grey sky over a tree-lined lake with the red light of the sun reflecting in the surface of the water.

I can confirm via Patioboater's Crappy Lungs-o-meter(TM) that the air quality outside in this smokey sunset is terrible.

Pretty sunset, tho'.

June 2, 2025. Wolverine Lake, Michigan.

#sunset #photography #sun #sunspots #astrophotography #michigan #wildfire #wildfires #smoke #lake #lakes #art #MastoArt

Palate cleanser: Canada geese and a smoky Sun from the Canadian wildfires. June 2, 2025. Wolverine Lake, Michigan. #sunset #photography #sun #sunspots #astrophotography #goose #geese #wildlife #nature #NaturePhotography #Wildlife #WildlifePhotography #michigan #art

Sunset photo in a grey, smokey sky. A pair of Canada geese are flying away from the camera in the upper left and a pale pink Sun is in the lower right.

Palate cleanser: Canada geese and a smoky Sun from the Canadian wildfires.

June 2, 2025. Wolverine Lake, Michigan.

#sunset #photography #sun #sunspots #astrophotography #goose #geese #wildlife #nature #NaturePhotography #Wildlife #WildlifePhotography #michigan #art #MastoArt

Conditions weren't amazing today, but I hadn't been out imaging in awhile so I took some images of these massive sunspots. Now I just need this wildfire smoke to clear out!

Full res + details: https://www.astrobin.com/reb894/

#astrophotography #photography #sun #solarimaging #sunspots #solarflares

A full disk, white light image of the sun with a line of sunspots above the equator and a larger sunspot below on the right side.

From Monday's smokey sunset: sunspots and a jet contrail coming across the Sun. June 2, 2025. Wolverine Lake, Michigan. #sunset #photography #sun #sunspots #astrophotography #michigan #art

Photograph of a bright red and orange Sun with its light filtered through smoke and ash from the Canadian wildfires. A jet and contrail are visible headed towards the center from the right side. Sunspots are visible below the jet.

From Monday's smokey sunset: sunspots and a jet contrail coming across the Sun.

June 2, 2025. Wolverine Lake, Michigan.

#sunset #photography #sun #sunspots #astrophotography #michigan #art #mastoart

A few more pretty pictures of the Sun from last night's sunset. I took the paddleboat out to check out how clear the smokey skies might be for the aurora last night. The aurora fizzled, but I got to catch a lovely sunset.

June 1, 2025. Wolverine Lake, Michigan.

#sunset #photography #sun #sunspots #astrophotography #michigan #art #mastoart

Sunset image of a large white sun on the right side of the image, nestled into a treetop with a red sky behind.

Sunset image of a large white sun on the left side of the image, just above a treetop with a red sky behind.

Sunset image of a large yellow sun behind a treetop in silhouette with a red sky behind.

Sunset image of a large yellow sun with horizontal stripes nestled into treetops with a red sky behind.

A few more pretty pictures of the Sun from last night's sunset. I took the paddleboat out to see how clear the smokey skies might be for the aurora. The aurora fizzled, but lovely sunset. June 1, 2025. Wolverine Lake, Michigan. #sunset #photography #sun #sunspots #astrophotography #michigan #art

Sunday night sunset: sunspots and smoke layers.

June 1, 2025. Wolverine Lake, Michigan.

#sunset #photography #sun #sunspots #astrophotography #michigan #art #mastoart

Photograph of an orange and red setting sun with horizontal stripes, sunspots in the center, and a treetop in the bottom right.

Sunday night sunset: sunspots and smoke layers. June 1, 2025. Wolverine Lake, Michigan. #sunset #photography #sun #sunspots #astrophotography #michigan #art

#SunSpots

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