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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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Last post Re: Venus and Jupiter
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Last post Re: New Image: The Leo Triplet
by AstroBee View the latest post
Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:06 pm
Image processing
Discuss how you are able to get those fantastic images!!!
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Thu Mar 16, 2023 4:42 am
Electronically Assisted Astronomy (EAA)
Discuss video astronomy / Electronically assisted imaging.
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Thu Feb 02, 2023 5:11 pm
AP equipment / AP Software & Apps
Discuss what equipment, AP Software, AP Apps you are using.
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Tue Mar 14, 2023 6:22 am
Guiding
Discuss guiding here
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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
Safe Solar Viewing / Imaging.

Last post by Altocumulus « Mon Jul 25, 2022 6:34 am
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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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Call me daft, but I prefer to only use a camera - better safe than sorry.

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Last post by Altocumulus
Mon Jul 25, 2022 6:34 am
Celestron SLT/GT Wedge For Budget Wide Field AP

Last post by JayTee « Wed Feb 09, 2022 1:13 am
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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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Nicely done WP!

A quick tip, I replaced the tension spring that holds the mount plate against the altitude adjustment knob with a turnbuckle. It's a...

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Wed Feb 09, 2022 1:13 am
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
How to Calibrate a CMOS Camera with PixInsight's WBPP Script

Last post by STEVE333 « Sun Dec 19, 2021 1:36 am
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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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Hi AB - I'm still using my 1600MM. I created my MasterDark in June 2020 and am still using the same MasterDark and it seems to be working OK. Maybe a...

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Sun Dec 19, 2021 1:36 am
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
Isolating a bright star

Last post by Stuart « Sun Sep 19, 2021 1:35 am
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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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That's a super interesting technique. Thanks Kathy.

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Last post by Stuart
Sun Sep 19, 2021 1:35 am
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 is 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
New Image: The Leo Triplet

Last post by AstroBee « Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:06 pm
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by KathyNS » Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:10 pm

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The Leo Triplet, M-65, M-66 and NGC 3628.

Orion 200mm f/4 Newtonian
Atik 383L+

18x 300s Luminance, 1x1 (01:30:00)
10x 120s Red, 2x2 (00:20:00)
10x...

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Beautiful image Kathy. Congrats.

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Last post by AstroBee
Wed Mar 22, 2023 8:06 pm
New Image: IC1848 - SHO

Last post by Gordon « Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:22 pm
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by Mac » Sun Mar 19, 2023 3:31 pm

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I added a little bit of HA and Oiii to my previous data over the last 3 years.

SHO with the ASI1600MM and Radian Raptor.

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Congratulations Steve on having your image selected as todays TSS APOD!

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Last post by Gordon
Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:22 pm
Re-processed Image: Pleiades - Redo

Last post by Makuser « Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:19 pm
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by JSBach1801 » Wed Mar 22, 2023 2:36 am

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I went back and processed this again with more of the light frames. My first attempt only had 100 light frames. This one has 200.

The reason I only...

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Hi Lyle. I like both versions. The new version has more contrast but the first version has more beautiful emission blue nebulosity. As Juno16 (Jim)...

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Last post by Makuser
Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:19 pm
New Image: NGC4565 Needle Galaxy

Last post by Makuser « Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:11 pm
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by ic_1101 » Tue Mar 21, 2023 8:00 pm

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This is NGC4565 captured over two nights with the EdgeHD11 and QHY268C. I managed a total of 8hrs with 240 x 120sec subs. Processed using APP, PI and...

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Hi Alex. A very nice Needle Galaxy (and Caldwell 38) image with your EdgeHD11 telescope. Excellent contrast, galaxy dust lane, and several neighbors...

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Last post by Makuser
Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:11 pm
New Image: M64_LRGB

Last post by Makuser « Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:02 pm
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by MariusD69 » Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:57 pm

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Hello!
A capture made on Saturday and Sunday nights. It was a good seeing, so I tried to improve my last image from 2021.
Total exposure: 9 hours...

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Hello Marius. I agree with the other posters, as this is a fantastic image of M46 (Black Eye Galaxy). You have lots of delicate details showing in...

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Last post by Makuser
Wed Mar 22, 2023 7:02 pm
New Image: M-95 and M-96

Last post by Makuser « Wed Mar 22, 2023 6:52 pm
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by KathyNS » Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:06 pm

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The Leo Duo, Me-95 and M-96.

Orion 200mm f/4 Newtonian
Atik 383L+

18x 300s Luminance, 1x1 (01:30:00)
10x 120s Red, 2x2 (00:20:00)
10x 120s Green,...

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Hi Kathy. A splendid image of the two spiral arm galaxies M95 and M96 in RGBL light. Excellent contrast, core and spiral arms details in your...

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Last post by Makuser
Wed Mar 22, 2023 6:52 pm
Pics from the Last Cycle

Last post by Solsearcher « Wed Mar 22, 2023 6:26 pm

by Solsearcher » Wed Mar 22, 2023 6:26 pm

I have taken a break since the minimum and am getting anxious to get back into the imaging again , my gear is tuned up and ready for some better...

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Last post by Solsearcher
Wed Mar 22, 2023 6:26 pm
New Image: Very First Deep Sky Image - Orion Nebula

Last post by jthommes « Wed Mar 22, 2023 5:44 pm
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by JSBach1801 » Sun Mar 19, 2023 7:53 am

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Howdy!

This is my very first deep sky image, and naturally Orion was calling my name. It's not my first astrophotography image (I have photographed...

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Congrats on your first deep sky image! Its a wonderful first!

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Last post by jthommes
Wed Mar 22, 2023 5:44 pm
New Image: IC 2177 Seagull Nebula

Last post by Ylem « Wed Mar 22, 2023 12:34 pm
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by KathyNS » Tue Mar 21, 2023 6:02 pm

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IC 2177, the head of the Seagull Nebula. The nebula is a blend of HOO and RGB. The stars are RGB.

Orion 200mm f/4 Newtonian
Atik 383L+

20x 600s Ha,...

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Beautiful image Kathy, lovely colours.

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Wed Mar 22, 2023 12:34 pm

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