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The Astro & AP Software Primer -- Wading Through The Disarray Of Titles

Last post by JayTee « Sat Aug 10, 2024 2:48 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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At the time I wrote this article the vast majority of titles and I mean 98% of them were written for the pc. So there were really only a few, just a...

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Sat Aug 10, 2024 2:48 am
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
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
Trying to finalize my solar equipment...advices please

Last post by TareqPhoto « Fri Jan 17, 2025 2:01 am
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by TareqPhoto » Thu Jan 16, 2025 6:49 pm

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Hi all,

I hope it will be a great happy new year for all of you, enjoying astro imaging whatever it is.

Last few months say since September and...

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Astrobee is a member here, as a member here your self you can check out his system via his posts but I am sure he will chime in,

The reason I...

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Fri Jan 17, 2025 2:01 am
New 150i

Last post by Unitron48 « Fri Jan 10, 2025 12:52 pm
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by starfield » Thu Jan 09, 2025 4:28 am

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Santa was nice to me this year. A Sky-Watcher 150i! - A new mount that helps give me a nice portable kit. Packs up small is much lighter than my...

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Quite the setup! Congrats!

Dave

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Fri Jan 10, 2025 12:52 pm
Anyone use the Kendrick primary mirror dew heater?

Last post by Mike Q « Sat Jan 04, 2025 10:13 pm
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by UlteriorModem » Sat Oct 31, 2020 3:27 pm
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I am considering getting one of the primary mirror dew heaters from Kendrick.

Was just wondering if anyone here has one or has used one.

My main...

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My mistake, it was recommended to do this for my type of mirror,more or so tuck the wrap underneath I guess, it's a little different on the backside...
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Last post by Mike Q
Sat Jan 04, 2025 10:13 pm
Esatto Robotic by PrimaLuceLab

Last post by Graeme1858 « Fri Dec 20, 2024 9:16 am
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by Graeme1858 » Fri Nov 22, 2024 11:44 am

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Here's a great idea to overcome the problem with SCTs and their focusing problems:

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I just bought one of these to use with the C9.25 Edge Hd that I also just bought. I have yet to have first light. It seems like a great product....

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Fri Dec 20, 2024 9:16 am
WandererAstro PowerBox Pro V3

Last post by AstroBee « Fri Dec 13, 2024 9:33 pm

by AstroBee » Fri Dec 13, 2024 9:33 pm

I just purchased this new box and must say I'm very impressed with the build quality. I've been using the Pegasus Astro Ultimate Powerbox V2 for the...

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Fri Dec 13, 2024 9:33 pm
ASTAP Downloads

Last post by AstroBee « Fri Dec 13, 2024 7:00 pm
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by JeffBevan » Fri Dec 06, 2024 4:21 pm

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I seem to get emails re. new ASTAP downloads being available on a nearly weekly basis. What APPs use ASTAP and is this updating really nescessary? I...

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I'm not near my astro NUC now but surely there is a setting in ASTAP to turn off notifications?
If not, you could just report the email as spam or...

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Fri Dec 13, 2024 7:00 pm
Anybody currently using a GoPro cam for nightlapses?

Last post by OzEclipse « Thu Oct 17, 2024 11:13 pm
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by pakarinen » Thu Oct 17, 2024 2:35 pm

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I've seen mention of GoPros for nightlapse / meteor photography. Anybody currently using a GoPro?

Maybe that would be more of an EAA question?

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I've seen a GoPro timelapse when I was moderating a Facebook Astrophotography group. Wasn't terrible but wasn't great either. The GoPro sensors are...

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Thu Oct 17, 2024 11:13 pm
StellarMate

Last post by Graeme1858 « Thu Sep 19, 2024 10:51 pm
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by SkyHiker » Wed Nov 22, 2023 10:31 pm

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StellarMate OS by Ikarus is a version of KStars for the Raspberry Pi with binary releases, release updates and clients for mobile devices (Android...

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Hello again everyone. I have purchased a Stellarmate pro and am waiting for delivery.
Reading the manuals it says not to power the SM from a portable...

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Thu Sep 19, 2024 10:51 pm
Any NINA users using the Filter Offset plugin?

Last post by AstroBee « Thu Sep 19, 2024 9:45 pm
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by AstroBee » Thu Sep 19, 2024 9:03 pm

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I posted this question to the NINA Discord Plugin Discussion board but figured I would ask the brain trust here too.

Anyone have an idea why I...

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I typically just run an autofocus on filter change.

I haven't tried using the offset tool.

I have always done that too but as I start using the...

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Thu Sep 19, 2024 9:45 pm
Pegasus Power Box Advance

Last post by starfield « Mon Sep 16, 2024 7:16 pm
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by Graeme1858 » Tue Aug 27, 2024 8:51 pm

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Any Pegasus Power Box users here? I've had mine for a couple of years now, it does a good job and the interface is well laid out:

Screenshot...

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Hi Graeme,

I've got one and really like it. Since I'm near the coast, I usually have mine dialed up to 9 as well because of the humidity at night....

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Last post by starfield
Mon Sep 16, 2024 7:16 pm
Stellarmate pro.

Last post by AstroBee « Sun Sep 01, 2024 5:36 pm
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by ziggyboy_1 » Sun Sep 01, 2024 9:33 am

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Hi, maybe someone can help, I’m still waiting for delivery of my Stellarmate pro and have been reading and watching various videos but what is not...

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I'll be curious to hear how you like the StellarMate Pro. Please give us a report after you have used it for a bit of time.

EDIT:

Just looking over...

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Sun Sep 01, 2024 5:36 pm
self modification for Fuji X-A2

Last post by Aaronspics123 « Sat Aug 31, 2024 12:45 am
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by BABOafrica » Tue Nov 10, 2020 12:57 pm

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My goal, if possible, is to convert either an X-A1 or X-A2 into a mono camera.

I have a professionally modded X-A1 (LifePixel). I learned a lot...

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This is awesome stuff. I am looking to do a full spectrum mod on an x-a/x-m as well. Did you use Life Pixel’s guide for the x-a1 as a reference? I...

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Sat Aug 31, 2024 12:45 am
New Gear -- Old Guy!

Last post by gcisko « Fri Aug 30, 2024 11:04 pm
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by JayTee » Mon Aug 26, 2024 1:26 am

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I am reveling in the convenience of having an EAF on my imaging refractor. The difference in the speed and accuracy of focusing versus doing it...

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Manual focusing for me was - turning the focus knob, going back into the warm room, and checking the monitor, if still not in focus go back to the...

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Last post by gcisko
Fri Aug 30, 2024 11:04 pm
APT scripts

Last post by AstroBee « Wed Aug 28, 2024 7:50 pm
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by shauttra » Wed Aug 28, 2024 9:30 am

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I am using APT software for a while for AP and really love this tool. Over time i am getting more advanced and want to try new features - scripts....

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WAIT(seconds): This command pauses the script for the specified number of seconds. Adjust 300 to the desired delay time in seconds.

I'm not a fan of...

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Wed Aug 28, 2024 7:50 pm
Pixinsight FastBatchPreprocessing Tutorials

Last post by Graeme1858 « Fri Aug 09, 2024 6:30 pm

by Graeme1858 » Fri Aug 09, 2024 6:30 pm

PixInsight have published a couple of Video Tutorials discussing their new FastBatchPreprocessing Script:

We recently released a new version of...

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Fri Aug 09, 2024 6:30 pm
Cords, Cords Everywhere!

Last post by Mike Q « Thu Jul 25, 2024 1:39 pm
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by JayTee » Thu Jul 25, 2024 1:00 am

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Would you consider my data and power cord arrangement a plate of spaghetti and if so, how can I improve / make this better?

This is an academic...

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I use split plastic wire loom to contain all my dew heater wires. It works fairly well

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Last post by Mike Q
Thu Jul 25, 2024 1:39 pm
New Graxpert

Last post by Baurice « Tue Jul 16, 2024 6:11 pm

by Baurice » Tue Jul 16, 2024 6:11 pm

A new version of Graxpert was released that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI). I reprocessed an image of Cepheus and Lacerta from June 1st. This ran...

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Tue Jul 16, 2024 6:11 pm
Stellarmate: Beware...

Last post by yobbo89 « Wed Jul 10, 2024 8:17 am
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by Jaq1967 » Wed Feb 19, 2020 9:54 am

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Hi All,

I just anted to give up all the heads up on my experience with Stellarmate.

In theory it is a great idea and little product. For some it...

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A good friend of mine and really awesome astrophotographer swears by the MeLE Quieter line of fanless PC's. I think he's running the 3C model but...

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Wed Jul 10, 2024 8:17 am
C11 HyperStar v4 with ZWO ASI6200MC Pro

Last post by JayTee « Mon Jul 01, 2024 8:56 pm
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by 1jimalexander » Sat Jun 29, 2024 7:53 pm

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I'm having a tough time getting anything useful of IC4592 BlueHorseHead nebula.
I would like to include a .Fits sub and an integrated Pic (JPEG?)....

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When you make a post that needs an attachment use the Full Editor function. Then scroll down to the bottom where you'll see two tabs one is labeled...

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Last post by JayTee
Mon Jul 01, 2024 8:56 pm
Revolution 2 imager

Last post by Mike Q « Sat Jun 29, 2024 6:19 pm
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by Mike Q » Sat Jun 29, 2024 1:50 pm

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What a mess of wires this is. I am going to have to watch a video to see how this all goes together. This was given to me and i will be giving this a...

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well let's see, the right thread goes there and the left one also goes to the left and so on. :icon-smile: :dance:

Yeah that sounds about right...

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Last post by Mike Q
Sat Jun 29, 2024 6:19 pm
My new video, is this the best budget Dual narrowband filter

Last post by yobbo89 « Fri Jun 14, 2024 12:04 am
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by AstroShed » Thu Jun 13, 2024 8:51 pm

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I got hold of this filter and I have to say its excellent, for anyone using OSC and does not want to break the bank, just $119 for the 2” version,...

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good review i enjoyed the video.

hmm ,it does look like the l-extream has more signal in ha , and the sv220 has a little more detail in the oiii ,...

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Last post by yobbo89
Fri Jun 14, 2024 12:04 am
focuser and back focus

Last post by messier 111 « Sun Jun 02, 2024 1:33 am
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by JeffBevan » Fri May 31, 2024 2:15 pm

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What does the addition of a focuser do to back focus on the image train? On the one hand I think nothing as there is no optical piece in the focuser...

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The definition of back focus (the definition that is most relevant here, anyway) is the distance between the end of the focuser tube and the focal...

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Sun Jun 02, 2024 1:33 am

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