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Beginner Astrophotography
If you are interested in getting started in AP (Astrophotography) or have just begun AP post your questions here. You can also post images if you want suggestions on how to improve them.
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by pakarinen View the latest post
Fri Dec 01, 2023 3:27 pm
Astrophotography Photos
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Subforum: Remote Imaging - Images and Discussions
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Last post Re: Jupiter
by jrkirkham View the latest post
Fri Dec 01, 2023 3:47 pm
Image processing
Discuss how you are able to get those fantastic images!!!
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Last post AS4 beta
by Altocumulus View the latest post
Fri Nov 17, 2023 2:06 pm
Electronically Assisted Astronomy (EAA)
Discuss video astronomy / Electronically assisted imaging.
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Last post Re: IC1805
by jrkirkham View the latest post
Fri Dec 01, 2023 3:45 pm
AP equipment / AP Software & Apps
Discuss what equipment, AP Software, AP Apps you are using.
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by Juno16 View the latest post
Wed Nov 29, 2023 8:46 pm
Guiding
Discuss guiding here
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Celestron SLT/GT Wedge For Budget Wide Field AP

Last post by JayTee « Fri Nov 17, 2023 10:10 pm
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by JayTee » Sat Sep 14, 2019 6:04 am
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In an effort to increase our footprint on Google with articles that are germane to our forums, here is a reprint of an article I wrote and posted...

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RS,

Any pictorial products from this project? I would love to see what you've achieved so far.

Cheers,
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Fri Nov 17, 2023 10:10 pm
How to Calibrate a CMOS Camera with PixInsight's WBPP Script

Last post by AstroBee « Sat Nov 11, 2023 9:23 pm
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by STEVE333 » Wed Jun 10, 2020 1:33 am
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This short tutorial is intended to show CMOS camera users HOW to calibrate their data. I'll be using the new PixInsight WBPP script for convenience,...

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Just to add, I've taken some dark frames and was suprised how noisy they were. Thanks for the help.
Pete

The dark frames only look noisy because...
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Last post by AstroBee
Sat Nov 11, 2023 9:23 pm
Isolating a bright star

Last post by astroimagery « Wed Aug 30, 2023 2:37 pm
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by KathyNS » Fri Dec 04, 2020 8:49 pm

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In my image of the Gamma Cass Nebula (IC 63) , I did a lot of work to control the bright star. My technique was to create three separate images from...

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I use starXterminator and have found it to be much better than the other programs I've tried. It is not perfect when up against an extremely bright...

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Wed Aug 30, 2023 2:37 pm
Safe Solar Viewing / Imaging.

Last post by StarHugger « Mon Jul 24, 2023 10:20 pm
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by Gordon » Sun Jul 24, 2022 6:20 pm

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We can't stress enough that viewing and imaging the sun can be very dangerous!!

Using the best equipment to safely view / image the sun is always...

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Nice article Gordon and a good read, Be safe everyone and when in doubt get help from experienced observers before viewing the Sun.

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Last post by StarHugger
Mon Jul 24, 2023 10:20 pm
Please Read.

Last post by Larry 1969 « Thu Feb 16, 2023 2:58 am
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by Gordon » Wed Feb 15, 2023 6:09 pm

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Astrophotography “Prefix”.
We have added a new feature to our Astrophotography forum.
When you create a new topic you will be shown an option to add...

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Lots of reprocessing going on due to the weather. Good idea.

Larry

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Last post by Larry 1969
Thu Feb 16, 2023 2:58 am
Please Read.

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by Gordon » Wed Feb 15, 2023 6:15 pm

Astrophotography “Prefix”.
We have added a new feature to our Astrophotography forum.
When you create a new topic you will be shown an option to add...

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Last post by Gordon
Wed Feb 15, 2023 6:15 pm
Please Read.

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by Gordon » Wed Feb 15, 2023 6:12 pm

Astrophotography “Prefix”.
We have added a new feature to our Astrophotography forum.
When you create a new topic you will be shown an option to add...

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Last post by Gordon
Wed Feb 15, 2023 6:12 pm
PHD2 Guiding Tips

Last post by chartram « Tue Nov 15, 2022 11:28 pm
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by JayTee » Fri Aug 09, 2019 12:12 am

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For many, PHD2 isn't really as easy as Push Here Dummy as the name implies.

There are several practices/actions that should be considered/addressed...

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I attended a lecture on PHD2 Best Practices this weekend. The speakers were none other than Andy Galasso and Bruce Waddington, so I take the...

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Last post by chartram
Tue Nov 15, 2022 11:28 pm
PHD2 Calibration Position Made Easy

Last post by chartram « Tue Nov 15, 2022 11:20 pm
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by JayTee » Tue Sep 15, 2020 10:24 pm

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Below is a direct quote from a post by Andy Glasso of Open PHD Guiding Google Group fame.

An easy way get the scope pointed in the correct region of...

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I recall reading somewhere that in addition to doing a good PA, choosing a calibration star that is close to 0°Declination is best. Choosing stars...

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Tue Nov 15, 2022 11:20 pm
Expanded Coverage For This Sub Forum

Last post by JayTee « Fri Jan 14, 2022 8:14 pm

by JayTee » Fri Jan 14, 2022 8:14 pm

If you will notice the name change above, you can now post your AP software and AP apps questions here instead of the Software subforum. Remember, if...

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Fri Jan 14, 2022 8:14 pm
PHD2 Guiding Baseline -- How To Create One

Last post by turonrambar « Thu Oct 14, 2021 11:33 pm
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by JayTee » Sun May 10, 2020 1:36 pm

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Greetings,

Attached is the document How To Create a Baseline for Guiding Results Using Open PHD2 . The results from following these procedures will...

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Thanks JayTee,

Just what I needed to get started in guiding. Got an OAG coming and SVBONY camera for guiding with the PHD2
application. I'll be back...

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Last post by turonrambar
Thu Oct 14, 2021 11:33 pm
Welcome to remote imaging!

Last post by Ben Cartwright SASS « Tue Feb 23, 2021 2:02 am
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by Gordon » Mon Feb 22, 2021 6:29 pm

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TSS created this sub forum for members to discuss and post images they have taken using a remote imaging location.

As time goes on we will be...

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Elementary question: Will SLOOH gave you an error if you schedule a mission:

- below the horizon?
- during astro or other twilight?

One other...

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Last post by Ben Cartwright SASS
Tue Feb 23, 2021 2:02 am
The Astro & AP Software Primer -- Wading Through The Disarray Of Titles

Last post by chris_g « Sat Feb 20, 2021 4:36 am
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by JayTee » Tue May 21, 2019 11:21 pm

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Before we begin, this material was developed by me for a class I have taught a number of times. This is only a discussion on AP software titles. I do...

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:text-thankyoublue: Totally awesome, thanks JT! Got this post bookmarked and will be referring to it often!

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Last post by chris_g
Sat Feb 20, 2021 4:36 am
Creating a Lunar Mosaic Using a CMOS Camera

Last post by yobbo89 « Sat Jan 16, 2021 5:21 pm
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by bladekeeper » Sun Oct 13, 2019 12:49 am
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Creating a Lunar Mosaic using a CMOS Camera

This tutorial will show you how to capture and create a lunar mosaic using a CMOS camera. A CMOS camera...

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this should be the only thread we can necro post :) haha very good tut and simple , i always come back here for this moon mosiac tutorial .
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Sat Jan 16, 2021 5:21 pm
Solar image processing.

Last post by Gordon « Fri Nov 13, 2020 4:59 pm

by Gordon » Fri Nov 13, 2020 4:59 pm

Below is a list of topics that were created by member Lowjiber (John) that outline the processing techniques he uses to produce his amazing solar...

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Last post by Gordon
Fri Nov 13, 2020 4:59 pm
Autoguiding - A Brief Overview

Last post by Juno16 « Sat Jul 04, 2020 3:05 pm
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by JayTee » Wed Jun 05, 2019 4:16 am
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This is another lecture from a course in Beginner's AP that I have given in the past.

Autoguiding is a vital part of the black art of long exposure...

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Have you lost your job Henk? So sorry to hear it if so. Happening all the time now.

Thanks, no it's expected to be a temporary Covid related...
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Last post by Juno16
Sat Jul 04, 2020 3:05 pm
Jupiter

Last post by jrkirkham « Fri Dec 01, 2023 3:47 pm
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by Dragonsfire » Wed Nov 29, 2023 6:49 pm

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Its been a very long time since was able to capture Jupiter. Skies looked crisp but allot of turbulence, took me 1.5 hours just to get a few of these...

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Nice job! Thanks for posting it.

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Last post by jrkirkham
Fri Dec 01, 2023 3:47 pm
IC1805

Last post by jrkirkham « Fri Dec 01, 2023 3:45 pm
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by Ken_nneth » Sun Nov 26, 2023 9:09 am

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IC1805
Heart of the Heart Nebula. The Seestar S50 is really nice to work with, quick to set up and images are not bad. Still learning how to process...

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Thanks for posting. I'll look forward to seeing more captures. I just watched a YouTube video on that telescope. The new technology is fascinating....

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Last post by jrkirkham
Fri Dec 01, 2023 3:45 pm
Wanting to buy a Canon DSLR

Last post by pakarinen « Fri Dec 01, 2023 3:27 pm
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by StarBru » Fri Aug 25, 2023 5:10 pm

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Hi, everybody,

Would a Canon EOS Rebel model T27 be a good camera to start astrophotography with?

Specs are: ISO 100-6400 (H:12800) a 24.1...

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Might be useful:

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Last post by pakarinen
Fri Dec 01, 2023 3:27 pm
New Image: FIRST LIGHT 2600MC PRO M45

Last post by Mirrorgirl « Fri Dec 01, 2023 9:25 am
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by Mirrorgirl » Wed Nov 29, 2023 2:30 pm

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Hi there

Well it was a bit of a mixture off a good and bad night, i collected 4 hrs off data and got my new 2600 mc pro camera up and running in an...

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Hi Rhoda,

I'd not worry about the temp with this camera - 0c will be fine for the moment. While you may not have set gain, it would have been set at...

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Last post by Mirrorgirl
Fri Dec 01, 2023 9:25 am
New Image: New Images: NGC 7822 Wide and Close up

Last post by MariusD69 « Fri Dec 01, 2023 7:49 am
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by Petrol » Thu Nov 30, 2023 10:47 pm

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Here's the widefield. Samyang 135 lens, Poseidon-C Pro, EQ5

NGC 7822_Final by P Raymond , on Flickr

Close up. RASA 8, ASI 533, EQ6

NGC...

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Wonderful images! Well done, Pete!

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Last post by MariusD69
Fri Dec 01, 2023 7:49 am
TSS Monthly DSO Challenge for December 2023

Last post by kt4hx « Fri Dec 01, 2023 3:13 am

by kt4hx » Fri Dec 01, 2023 3:13 am

The latest edition of the Monthly TSS Monthly DSO Challenge is now posted for your reading and pursuit at the below link. I hope our imaging crowd...

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Fri Dec 01, 2023 3:13 am
First image taken with my new Seestar S50

Last post by sdbodin « Thu Nov 30, 2023 9:52 pm
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by Ken_nneth » Wed Nov 15, 2023 9:17 am

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Was surprised with partly clear skies last night and finally got to try my new Seestar S50. As I hope when I purchased it the setup was really really...

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This scope is looking like the 'undertheseat' savior for flights to the other hemi.

Steve

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Last post by sdbodin
Thu Nov 30, 2023 9:52 pm
New Image: NGC6992

Last post by messier 111 « Thu Nov 30, 2023 8:56 pm
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by Mac » Thu Nov 30, 2023 4:58 pm

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ASI533MC • ED102 • L-enhance filter
80x5 minutes

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fine details in there , thx .

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Last post by messier 111
Thu Nov 30, 2023 8:56 pm
Moon 2023-11-28

Last post by Dragonsfire « Thu Nov 30, 2023 3:37 pm
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by Dragonsfire » Wed Nov 29, 2023 6:39 pm

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Tamron 500mm, iso160, Speed 1/1000, GX1 camera. Registax 6, PS6 contrast. PIPP for centering.

Weather was clear for a bit...

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Thank you !

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Thu Nov 30, 2023 3:37 pm

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