Hi everyone,
This is my Solar Viewer application. I wrote this application to check solar activity before visual observing or an astrophotography session. It displays solar images taken by NASA spacecraft. Images in this video are used according to NASA's Image and Media Use Policy for non-commercial use.
https://youtu.be/EvVXTXI15-g?feature=shared
If you want the program, contact me directly at sfanutti8836@gmail.com as I can't seem to upload it here.
It also works on macOS on my 2017 iMac with Java SE installed. For macOS users, once downloaded, rename the file to JSolarViewerApp_2.jar . When opening the file, macOS will warn you that you are trying to run a program downloaded from the internet and will give you the option to open it or not.
I also use Kubuntu. For Kubuntu/Ubuntu users, to run the program, you need to install Java first if you don't have it. On Kubuntu/Ubuntu, I recommend installing the JDK using the Synaptic Package Manager. One done, open a terminal window in the file directory and type:
java -jar JSolarViewerApp_2.jar
The program should run no problem. You can copy and share this program around as much as you like. I am making it free for use and distribution to the astronomical community. I do kindly ask if sharing it around to mention that you got it from me. :)
You may also be interested in how I recorded observations when I was an active A.A.V.S.O. observer:
https://youtu.be/YLlS2GcE2j8?feature=shared
Thank you,
Steven Fanutti
FSU