Sunspot 4465

Sunspot 4465 has a 'beta-gamma' magnetic field that poses a threat for M-class solar flares and Earlier today, sunspot 4465 launched a halo CME in the general direction of Earth. NASA and NOAA models agree that it will arrive early on June 13th (0600 - 0900 UTC). The CME was propelled by a C6-class explosion, which is not very strong. The CME's arrival could nevertheless spark a G1-class geomagnetic storm. Reported by Spaceweather.com

103mm Jaegers refractor, Baader Planetarium safety prism, using neutral density and a solar continuum filter, Losmandy GM-8 mount. Cannon 80D camera. 650 FL 12.5 mm eyepiece. I am proud of this dedicated solar telescope as I made it myself around a used Jaegers objective lens, bought on e-bay that had damaged coatings. A Moon Lite focuser, a Baader Planetarium Herschel Wedge. It has become my favorite telescope for sunspots!