MM#009 Default HESSI Target
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Target region, now numbered NOAA 1319, is a continued source
of C-class events. The official magnetic classification is beta
but there are a few tiny opposite polarity spots visible in
hi-res white light images. Additional C-class events are possible
in the next 24 hour period.
The position of NOAA 1319 0n October 13 at 15:45 UT is:
N08E33 (Solar X = -520", Solar Y = 049")
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 now numbered NOAA 1316 continued to develop
yesterday and was the source of C-class events. It appears
to have entered a stable growth phase but could produce
C-class events again today. A strong EFR located
in the northeastern quadrant produced six C-class events today.
The largest C-class event was a C5.3 at 10/12/11:37 UT.
The sunspot group is currently a cluster of numerous small
spots with some polarity mixing. At this time we will switch
the target to the new EFR. Additional C-class activity
from the EFR is expected during the next 24 hour period.
The position of the target region on August 12 at 15:00 UT is:
N10E48 (Solar X = -706", Solar Y = 099")
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 1313, S15W09, is mostly unchanged and
was quiescent during the past 24 hour period. The target will
switch to a rapidly developing EFR located in the
southeastern quadrant. The EFR currently has a C-type/beta
sunspot group. C-class activity possible if the region continues
to develop.
The position of the target region on October 11 at 14:45 UT is:
S13E59 (Solar X = -805", Solar Y = -267")
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,
Former target NOAA 1313 added several new spots overnight
and has started to produce C-class events. The largest was
a C4.5 at 10/10/14:35 UT. The sunspot group/magnetic class
is currently a D-type/beta. At this time we will switch from
the large suspot near the northeast limb to 1313.
Additional C-class events are possible in the next 24 hour
period.
The position of NOAA 1313 on October 10 at 15:47 UT is:
S15E04 (Solar X = -064", Solar Y = -348")
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)
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Solar activity remains at very low levels with NOAA 11313 continuing
to decay. A new, unnumbered active region rotating onto the northeast
limb has been the source of several B-class flares over the past 24
hours, and shall be the new target region. Its magnetic configuration
is uncertain at this time but increased activity is possible.
The approximate position of the target region on 9-Oct-2011 at 12:30 UT is:
N23E83, ( -878", 361" )
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,
Quiet-Sun conditions continue. The target region NOAA 11313 has
remained quiescent since the last message, and may be beginning to
decay. No significant activity expected over the next 24 hours.
The position of NOAA 11313 on 8-Oct-2011 at 09:30 UT is:
S16E33, ( -504", -349" )
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 remains at low levels with some low C-class flare
emanating from both NOAA 11305 and NOAA 11313 over the past 24 hours.
The target region NOAA 11313 continues to show signs of growth but
retains its beta configuration. Further low-level activity expected
with chance for an isolated intermediate level event.
The position of NOAA 11313 on 7-Oct-2011 at 09:30 UT is:
S15E47, ( -675", -319" )
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 near the southeast limb has now been designated NOAA
11313 and was the source of several C-class flares since the last
message, including a C9.2 flare at 12:36 UT on 5-Oct-2011. The region
has a simple bipolar configuration and is likely to produce further
C-level activity.
The position of NOAA 11313 on 6-Oct-2011 at 09:30 UT is:
S13E59, ( -806", -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,
Ryan Milligan (QUB)
Dear RHESSI Collaborators,
Solar activity continues at low levels. NOAA 11302, now on the western
limb, was the source of a single C2.3 flare at 00:11 UT today. NOAA
11305 has also remained quiescent. There is a new region encroaching
onto the southeast limb, which has been the source of two low C-class
events, and shall be the new target region. Its magnetic configuration
is uncertain at this time but it has the potential to produce further
C-level activity as it rotates onto the visible hemisphere.
The approximate position of the target region on 5-Oct-2011 at 09:30 UT is:
S14E87, ( -929", -236" )
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 Sun has been mostly quiescent over the past 24 hours activity,
with NOAA 11302 being the source of a C7.3 flare today at 08:56 UT.
NOAA 11302 and NOAA 11305 have both been downgraded to beta regions
and NOAA 11305 shall remain the target region as it continues to
undergo new flux emergence. Chance for isolated C-level events.
The position of NOAA 11305 on 4-Oct-2011 at 10:30 UT is:
N11W42, ( 631", 102" )
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)