Sunspots in August 2011

During the August, weather was not so favourable as it was in July, and I was able to make only 18 observations, which is still quite good amount! In August, It was possible for me and for many others to witness the growth and fading of couple of gigantic sunspt groups in early August. Actually, …

Re-starting observing season 2011-2012

Observing session #5/11-12 About a month ago, I spent couple of weeks in Turku, where nights were already getting dark. I was also able to make some night sky -observations then. But then I had to go north again back to Sodankylä, which also meant that there would be a considerable break for me in …

Sunspots July 2011

In July the Sun was shining much, and I was able to do observations in 20 days. The Solar activity has been in high level during July, and I got the highest monthly average so far this year in July, the average Wolf's number in July was 51,05. Nevertheless, there was a short period with …