The Sun is currently at a high level of activity as we approach solar maximum during the 11 year cycle. This distinction comes from the quantity and size of sunspots that appear on the surface at any given time. The visible dark regions are cooler than the rest of the surface and are caused by a concentration of intense magnetic fields and are the source of solar eruptions. When such highly charged particles arrive at Earth and interact with our magnetic field and upper atmosphere, the result is the spectacular northern/southern lights.
What did you use to photograph and process this?
Basic setup. Canon EOS RP + 400mm lens with a solar filter attached. The filters are relatively cheap; mine is made by a company called Thousand Oaks Optical. Processed in Lightroom.
This was just a test of sorts but I was surprised how well it came out. Next I’ll try a 4K video and stack the frames with PIPP/AutoStakkert.
