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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 AstroBee View the latest post
Sun Dec 03, 2023 9:48 am
Astrophotography Photos
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Subforum: Remote Imaging - Images and Discussions
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Last post Re: New Image: Soul in HOO
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Sun Dec 03, 2023 6:59 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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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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Last post by astroimagery
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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Last post by chartram
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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Last post by JayTee
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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Last post by yobbo89
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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Sat Jul 04, 2020 3:05 pm
New Image: Soul in HOO

Last post by Juno16 « Sun Dec 03, 2023 6:59 pm
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by Jockinireland » Sun Dec 03, 2023 12:47 pm

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This was from Wednesday night when moon was about 95% and a lot of high haze - so sky was VERY bright. That has played havok with the Oii where there...

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Really nice David!

I am really amazed that you can get such a quality image in such a short time.

Very nice color and the details are wonderful....

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Last post by Juno16
Sun Dec 03, 2023 6:59 pm
New Image: Nov 11th

Last post by Baurice « Sun Dec 03, 2023 12:53 pm

by Baurice » Sun Dec 03, 2023 12:53 pm

#thesun photographed with my telescope, filters and DSLR:

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Sun Dec 03, 2023 12:53 pm
Aurora 1 December 2023

Last post by StarHugger « Sun Dec 03, 2023 11:00 am
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by Altocumulus » Sat Dec 02, 2023 11:12 am

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An almost all night aurora - sadly the moon gets in the way!

But enjoy ...

Geoff

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Awesome Geoff,

I seem to always have cloud, Thanks!

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Last post by StarHugger
Sun Dec 03, 2023 11:00 am
Needing help to decide which of these lenses is my best option

Last post by AstroBee « Sun Dec 03, 2023 9:48 am
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by GeoAmy » Sat Dec 02, 2023 8:58 am

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I currently have a Canon EOS 2000D which so far I only have a kit lens for. I’ve narrowed my next lens down to a few options and was hoping to get an...

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It's a fairly easy list to whittle down to just a couple.
You didn't mention anything about having a tracker or mount so I'm assuming you are just...

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Last post by AstroBee
Sun Dec 03, 2023 9:48 am
NGC 7331 with TEC 200FL + QHY268

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sun Dec 03, 2023 4:08 am
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by bernhardhubl » Sat Dec 02, 2023 10:56 am

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Hello group,

NGC 7331 is a wonderful galaxy for autumn nights. I could capture over 20 hours of exposure time with the TEC 200 and the QHY268.

NGC...

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A wonderful image Bernhard, thank you for sharing.

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sun Dec 03, 2023 4:08 am
New Image: M45 8hrs in total 2600mc

Last post by messier 111 « Sun Dec 03, 2023 2:43 am
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by Mirrorgirl » Sat Dec 02, 2023 2:56 pm

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Hi there

I added more data to M45 i got 8 hrs in total it was the wrong filter though so could of looked a lot better with right filter i hope you...

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nice , thx .

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Last post by messier 111
Sun Dec 03, 2023 2:43 am
New Image: Heart Nebula 2 ways

Last post by messier 111 « Sun Dec 03, 2023 2:42 am
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by Jockinireland » Sat Dec 02, 2023 3:02 pm

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I got some time out on Thursday night (out Tuesday too but high haze/bright moon is making processing difficult). Clouds came in around 02.00 so I...

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just wow factor here , thx .

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Last post by messier 111
Sun Dec 03, 2023 2:42 am
New Image: M45

Last post by messier 111 « Sun Dec 03, 2023 2:41 am
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by SkyHiker » Sat Dec 02, 2023 8:20 pm

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I got the ED127CF out and took 41x2 min RGB subs with the ASI2600MC, 20xflats/darks/biases, processed in Gimp. It doesn't quite fit so I may try the...

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superb shot , thx .

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Last post by messier 111
Sun Dec 03, 2023 2:41 am
New Image: Cocoon Nebula, tight and widefield

Last post by messier 111 « Sun Dec 03, 2023 2:40 am
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by Petrol » Sat Dec 02, 2023 10:02 pm

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Cocoon nebula with the RASA

Cocoon_RASA_Final by P Raymond , on Flickr

Interesting to see the dark lane, I wonder if that's what it left behind?...

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nice take , thx .

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Sun Dec 03, 2023 2:40 am

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