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 The
            sun had a dim but detailed prominence today, and a few filaments
            and bright areas. This image taken around 9am this morning took
            advantage of the early morning good seeing and was actually guided
            during the exposures on a prominent feature.

Instrument:  Coronado PST 40mm
Platform:  Astrophysics 1200
Camera:  DMK 1024
Location:  Payson, Arizona
Elevation:  5150 ft.
Sky:  Seeing 7/10, Transparency 8/10
Outside Temperature: 70F
Processing: Registax, Photoshop CS
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