Deep Quiet.

According to many scientists, we should now be well into the start of solar cycle 24. However, the sun is not listening to them. The current solar minimum is the deepest and longest for nearly a century & is showing no signs of letting up. When will the deep quiet end? Photo details: Canon 40D, ISO 250 @ prime focus through an 80mm Vixen refracting telescope fitted with a solar filter, 1/100th second exposure.

Image taken April 4th 2009