There has been much recent news about sun spot AR1748. This sun spot is reported to be small but extremely active and it is about to line up on the Earth.
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The middle bottom of the image - AR1745 and top right of center -
AR1748. AR1748 is reported to be smaller but obviously quite active.
Corrected orientation would be CCW approximately 110°. Settings -
Gamma 63, Gain 463, Exposure 1/91, Coronado PST Double Stacked.
Second image corrected orientation.
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