I captured a Coronal Mass Ejection on the sun today. I pointed my setup at the sun for 1 hour and 15 minutes and then sped it up to 5 seconds to see the activity play out faster. Here is my equipment. Telescope: Explore Scientific AR102 Camera: ZWO ASI174MM Solar Filter: DayStar Quark Energy Rejection Filter: Astronomik L3 Mount: Celestron AVX Focuser: ZWO EAF Capture Software: SharpCap 3.2 | Chuck’s Astrophotography

66K views · 764 reactions |  As we wait for the next CME — and maybe more aurora action — here’s a look at what’s racing toward Earth! ⚡️ This eruption and CME blasted out with yesterday’s X5.2 flare, complete with a powerful shock and particles hitting the cameras. Fingers crossed 爛 and skies clear!  https://bit.ly/sunactivity | The Sun Today: Solar Facts and Space Weather | Facebook