Contains:  Solar system body or event
Flight of the Phoenix GIF, John Verderame

Flight of the Phoenix GIF

Acquisition type: Lucky imaging
Flight of the Phoenix GIF, John Verderame

Flight of the Phoenix GIF

Acquisition type: Lucky imaging

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I was out imaging the Sun two days ago with my new ZWO ASI174MM camera (that I purchased mainly for off-axis guiding) and as I was recording the very first image, I noticed something go quickly across the solar disk.  Out of 3,987 frames in the 6-second shot, I was able to isolate 20 in AutoStakkert!3, process them minimally in PhotoShop, and then my wife created this animated GIF with them.  Given that this is Easter weekend and the story of the phoenix can symbolize resurrection, I think I titled it appropriately!

As for what kind of bird it is, perhaps a hawk or a crow - I'm not sure.  And if you look closely at the solar limb, you'll see a few dim prominences.

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