Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Solar activity continues at low levels with B- and C-class flares emanating
from both NOAA 11575 and 11576. NOAA 11575 is the larger of the two sunspot
groups and shall remain the target region. The region has some mixed
polarity in its leader spot and is likely to produce further isolated
low-level events.
The position of NOAA 11575 on 20-Sep-2012 at 09:00 UT is:
N10E57, ( -789", 101" )
See http://www.SolarMonitor.org for images and
http://solar.physics.montana.edu/max_millennium/ops/observing.shtml
for a description of the current Max Millennium Observing Plan.
Regards,
Ryan Milligan (QUB)
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
A new region on the eastern limb, designated NOAA 11575, has been the
source of several low C-class flares over the past 48 hours and shall be
the new target region. The region is currently classified as having a
beta/D-type configuration and is likely to produce further C-level events
over the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 11575 on 19-Sep-2012 at 08:00 UT is:
N07E70, ( -894", 76" )
See http://www.SolarMonitor.org for images and
http://solar.physics.montana.edu/max_millennium/ops/observing.shtml
for a description of the current Max Millennium Observing Plan.
Regards,
Ryan Milligan (QUB)
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
The target region in the northeast quadrant is now designated as NOAA 11573
but has remained quiescent since the last message. The region appears to
comprise mostly of plage but may produce some isolated low-level events.
The position of NOAA 11573 on 17-Sep-2012 at 09:00 UT is:
N17E57, ( -766", 215" )
See http://www.SolarMonitor.org for images and
http://solar.physics.montana.edu/max_millennium/ops/observing.shtml
for a description of the current Max Millennium Observing Plan.
Regards,
Ryan Milligan (QUB)
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Solar activity continues at very low levels with NOAA 11569 remaining
quiescent. A new region on the northeast limb was the source of several
B-class flares since the last message and shall be the new target region.
The region's magnetic configuration is unknown at this time but further low
level events are possible as it rotates on the disk.
The position of the target region on 16-Sep-2012 13:00 UT is:
N17E72, ( -867", 241" )
See http://www.SolarMonitor.org for images and
http://solar.physics.montana.edu/max_millennium/ops/observing.shtml
for a description of the current Max Millennium Observing Plan.
Regards,
Ryan Milligan (QUB)
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Solar X-ray flux has remained steady around the B2 level for the past 24
hours. The target region NOAA 11569 remains classified as a
beta-gamma/E-type region but has begun to show signs of decay. No
significant activity expected at this time.
The position of NOAA 11569 on 15-Sep-2012 at 05:00 UT is:
S12E11, ( -178", -312" )
See http://www.SolarMonitor.org for images and
http://solar.physics.montana.edu/max_millennium/ops/observing.shtml
for a description of the current Max Millennium Observing Plan.
Regards,
Ryan Milligan (QUB)
MM#009 Default HESSI Target
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
NOAA 1569 produced several B- and C-class events in the past
24 hours. 1569 has minor polarity mixing within its intermediate
portion and is classified as an E-type/beta-gamma region.
B- and C-class events probable with only a slight chance
of an isolated M-class event in the next 24 hour period.
The position of NOAA 1569 on September 14 at 13:00 UT is:
S12E19 (Solar X = -304", Solar Y = -308")
See http://www.SolarMonitor.org for images and
http://solar.physics.montana.edu/max_millennium/ops/observing.shtml
for a description of the current Max Millennium Observing Plan.
Regards,
Bill Marquette (Helio Research)
MM#009 Default HESSI Target
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Target region NOAA 1564 was the source of C-class activity
in the past 24 hours. 1564 has rotated completely off the
visible solar disk and limb. The new target is an E-type/beta-gamma
region (NOAA 1569) located in the southeastern quadrant.
1569 has minor mixed polarities within its intermediate portion.
C-class events possible with a very slight chance of an
isolated M-class event in the next 24 hour period.
The position of NOAA 1569 on September 13 at 13:00 UT is:
S12E31 (Solar X = -492", Solar Y = -298")
See http://www.SolarMonitor.org for images and
http://solar.physics.montana.edu/max_millennium/ops/observing.shtml
for a description of the current Max Millennium Observing Plan.
Regards,
Bill Marquette (Helio Research)
MM#009 Default HESSI Target
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
NOAA 1564, now located just beyond the west limb was the source
of C-class activity in the past 24 hours. The largest was a C4.1
at 09/11/22:07 UT. 1564 might provide some interesting limb
events in the next 24 hour period.
The position of NOAA 1564 on September 12 at 13:00 UT is:
S11W90 (Solar X = 935", Solar Y = -180")
See http://www.SolarMonitor.org for images and
http://solar.physics.montana.edu/max_millennium/ops/observing.shtml
for a description of the current Max Millennium Observing Plan.
Regards,
Bill Marquette (Helio Research)
MM#009 Default HESSI Target
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
NOAA 1564 was the source of C-class activity in the past 24
hours. The largest was a C6.0 at 09/10/23:56 UT. 1564 is
decaying as it nears the western limb. C-class events possible
with a slight chance of an isolated M-class event before 1564
completes west limb passage.
The position of NOAA 1564 on September 11 at 13:00 UT is:
S12W77 (Solar X = 908", Solar Y = -223")
See http://www.SolarMonitor.org for images and
http://solar.physics.montana.edu/max_millennium/ops/observing.shtml
for a description of the current Max Millennium Observing Plan.
Regards,
Bill Marquette (Helio Research)
MM#009 Default HESSI Target
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Target region 1564 is producing C-class activity and was the source of
an M1.2 x-ray event at 09/09/22:36 UT. Additional C-class events
probable with a slight chance of another M-class event in the next
24 to 48 hours.
The position of NOAA 1564 on September 10 at 13:00 UT is:
S13W61 (Solar X = 813", Solar Y = -269")
See http://www.SolarMonitor.org for images and
http://solar.physics.montana.edu/max_millennium/ops/observing.shtml
for a description of the current Max Millennium Observing Plan.
Regards,
Bill Marquette (Helio Research)