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Imaging Processing Storage Question

Last post by mbocca « Sun Sep 06, 2020 10:15 pm
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by Ed217 » Sun Sep 06, 2020 12:57 pm

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I’m doing more and more astro imaging. Currently I use a laptop with an external hard drive that is about 2TB. All the imaging data is stored there...

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This is a great discussion topic. Typically, I will throw away all of the processed information except for maybe the results of a few key steps. I...

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Sun Sep 06, 2020 10:15 pm
Ha vs Lenhance filters - recommendations?

Last post by sdbodin « Sun Sep 06, 2020 6:21 pm
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by Star Dad » Sun Sep 06, 2020 5:08 pm

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Last night I shot my first images using an OIII filter I bought years ago and never used. I was imaging the Veil Nebula (NGC6995) and I nearly fell...

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It is for the ASI294MC-Pro... optimally a 2 filter, but I could get an adapter to go to 1.25

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Sun Sep 06, 2020 6:21 pm
Moving From a DSLR to a Dedicated Astrocamera

Last post by mbocca « Fri Sep 04, 2020 1:44 pm
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by Juno16 » Mon Aug 24, 2020 7:40 pm
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I also wanted to add to the title “ in Light Pollution”.

I an strongly considering moving from my Nikon D5300 (ha mod) to a dedicated astro camera...

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Jim,

I have a dual saddle plate for the mount. My other telescope is a Celestron Edge1100HD. The imaging scope mounts on one saddle plate and the...
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Last post by mbocca
Fri Sep 04, 2020 1:44 pm
Starting Out

Last post by Greenman « Thu Sep 03, 2020 5:11 pm
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by ChrisP90 » Fri Aug 28, 2020 10:20 pm

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Hi Guys and Gals,

Firstly, if there are any stickies or better threads on this, I apologise. I took a quick look, but wouldn’t not be at all...

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Ah a common problem, but some better half’s can surprise you, one night in June I sat down with Sue and discussed expanding my kit to enable better...

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Last post by Greenman
Thu Sep 03, 2020 5:11 pm
USB Ports and USB Hubs?

Last post by Kerry C. « Wed Sep 02, 2020 1:54 am
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by Kerry C. » Mon Aug 31, 2020 8:23 pm

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This question is about using USB Ports and USB Hubs.
My laptop has 3 USB ports. I use all 3 of them hooking up my camera, my mount, and my guide...

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Thanks for the replies. I’ll do dome shopping.

Now there's a freudian slip if I ever saw one! :lol:

Oops!!
Not my first...not my last.

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Last post by Kerry C.
Wed Sep 02, 2020 1:54 am
How Much Focal Length Is Too Much For Planetary Imaging

Last post by gcisko « Sat Aug 29, 2020 5:34 pm
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by JayTee » Fri Aug 28, 2020 9:17 pm

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Wow, great image size and great resolution. I've gone as far as 5600mm for FL. I would need a 4X barlow to get close to your 13,650. Seeing your...

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To start off with using visual ROTs (rules of thumb), regarding the human eyeball, just doesn't apply to imaging with a camera. Our eye is a rather...

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Last post by gcisko
Sat Aug 29, 2020 5:34 pm
Chroma Filters Orientation?

Last post by STEVE333 « Thu Aug 27, 2020 2:02 am
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by STEVE333 » Mon Aug 24, 2020 3:47 pm

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Hi All - I have just purchased Chroma Ha and Sii 3nm filters.

Does it matter which side faces the camera?

If the answer is yes, how do I know how...

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Thanks for responding guys. I already have a Chroma 3nm Oiii filter in the filter wheel. It is working well, so, I'll put the Sii and Ha filters in...

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Last post by STEVE333
Thu Aug 27, 2020 2:02 am
Attaching an EOS Lens to a ZWO Camera

Last post by Graeme1858 « Mon Aug 24, 2020 6:42 am
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by Graeme1858 » Sun Aug 23, 2020 8:04 am

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In my desperation to use my new ASI294MC when my mount is broke, I wondered, is there a fitting that would allow me to attach an EOS Lens to the...

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Thanks Brian

That would be a useful addition.

Nice image.

Regards

Graeme

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Last post by Graeme1858
Mon Aug 24, 2020 6:42 am
Future planning help for the next 2-3 years

Last post by yobbo89 « Thu Aug 20, 2020 2:48 pm
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by ram » Mon Aug 17, 2020 1:20 am

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Hi all, I'm planning out my future in this hobby for the next couple to few years and I thought I could use some input (I started writing this in...

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as far as i know,there is little to none maintenance, i havn't had the chance to put it to the test yet, ie what could a whole year of dew do to it...

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Thu Aug 20, 2020 2:48 pm
Mounting a Stellarvue SVX80T with rings Questions

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Mon Aug 17, 2020 4:33 am
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by TheButcher » Mon Aug 17, 2020 2:49 am

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Hey all,
Little by little I am getting back into DSO with my equipment. I just got a Nice lightly used Stellarvue SVX080T-R (well almost have it,...

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He used to sell solid ones years ago that had every second hole countersunk for machine head bolts, these are the ones that I use with my Stellarvue...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Mon Aug 17, 2020 4:33 am
Focus motor and temperature probe question

Last post by Gerald_db « Sun Aug 16, 2020 1:40 pm

by Gerald_db » Sun Aug 16, 2020 1:40 pm

I have decided to buy the Primaluce Lab Sesto Senso V2 Robotic Stepper Focus motor. It has an optional temperature sensor. Is it worth the extra...

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Last post by Gerald_db
Sun Aug 16, 2020 1:40 pm
EQ6-R/EQMod - RA Stops Tracking

Last post by OhNo « Sun Aug 16, 2020 1:19 am
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by Baskevo » Mon Jul 13, 2020 9:24 pm

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Hi Everyone,

So I have just about had it with my EQ6-R Pro... This is my 3rd one, because I had to return the other two due to tracking issues (for...

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We're gonna have to give you a new nickname! Larry the Cable Guy comes to mind!!! :lol:

On a more serious note I think yobbo89 may be on to...

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Last post by OhNo
Sun Aug 16, 2020 1:19 am
SQM to FITS Header

Last post by Mike_Lewis « Fri Aug 14, 2020 12:48 pm
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by Mike_Lewis » Thu Aug 13, 2020 8:11 pm

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I have an SQM-LU that I've integrated into my imaging system, somewhat. I have it connected to SGP under Environment Devices through the ASCOM...

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...I didn't even know the LU model yet existed.

Cheers,
JT

As far as I know it's been out for quite a while. I drooled over it for a long time...

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Last post by Mike_Lewis
Fri Aug 14, 2020 12:48 pm
Setup for ETX-90RA

Last post by mbocca « Fri Aug 07, 2020 4:47 pm
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by Greyfox » Thu Aug 06, 2020 8:15 pm

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Well it took me several weeks to get everything sourced, but I think I finally got a setup to be able to use the back cell on my ETX-90RA with my...

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Greyfox,

I work with Linux in our embedded controllers at work all day, but for some reason I have not switched to it for telescope control. I...

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Last post by mbocca
Fri Aug 07, 2020 4:47 pm
Celestron 8SE and 2 inch Adapter

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Fri Aug 07, 2020 1:16 pm
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by Ed217 » Fri Aug 07, 2020 11:47 am

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I have a Celestron 8SE scope and a ASI294MC Pro camera. I currently use the camera with the 1.25 adapter connected directly to the back of the 8SE...

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Your FOV will not be affected, if your system works with 1.25 adapters it will work the same with the 2 .
With an SCT your maximum FOV will be...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Fri Aug 07, 2020 1:16 pm
Back Focus Requirement

Last post by sdbodin « Sun Aug 02, 2020 11:55 pm
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by JayTee » Sun Aug 02, 2020 1:38 am

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Doing some homework, I came across this image of the back focus requirements of my ASI 294MC Pro. I am correct in assuming that this only applies if...

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And check out that washer looking thing, it has T-thread on the outside and 1.25 filter thread on the inside. This allows you to snug an inch and a...

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Last post by sdbodin
Sun Aug 02, 2020 11:55 pm
Auto-Focus options for Explore Scientific ES ED102

Last post by XCalRocketMan « Fri Jul 31, 2020 9:15 pm
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by mbocca » Fri Jul 31, 2020 6:22 pm

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I have an Explore Scrientific ED102 and am starting to look for an auto-focus solution. The imaging system is controlled by Sequence Generator Pro...

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The ASI-EAF is a snap to install on the ED102. I also got the thermocouple.

The biggest consumer of time was setting the focuser backlash...

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Last post by XCalRocketMan
Fri Jul 31, 2020 9:15 pm
Orion Star Shoot G3 vs Nikon D5300

Last post by lsintampa « Fri Jul 31, 2020 8:03 pm

by lsintampa » Fri Jul 31, 2020 8:03 pm

I use a Nikon D5300 for AP. It is un-modified. I'm pleased with the results.

I'm using the Nikon with a Meade series 6000 118 APO triplet, on AVX...

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Last post by lsintampa
Fri Jul 31, 2020 8:03 pm
Something Weird Qhy 16200a

Last post by Astrovetteman « Thu Jul 30, 2020 2:44 am
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by Astrovetteman » Wed Jul 29, 2020 8:52 pm

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Howdy! I’ve got something really weird that just started happening with my Qhy 16200a and I was wondering if anyone might know what the problem might...

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Here's a processed SII Image and the corresponding star mask. I didn't even notice it in the image until I REALLY blew it up. I just thought...

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Last post by Astrovetteman
Thu Jul 30, 2020 2:44 am
What Mount should I get?

Last post by KathyNS « Thu Jul 30, 2020 12:03 am
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by Baskevo » Wed Jul 29, 2020 4:51 am

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Hey guys,

I am strongly considering purchasing a new mount. My EQ6-R Pro has given me WAY too many headaches, and I am just so over it. When it...

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In the CEM (= Centre-balanced Equatorial Mount), the centre of gravity of the scope-counterweight assembly remains centred over the centre of the...

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Last post by KathyNS
Thu Jul 30, 2020 12:03 am
SGP Question

Last post by OhNo « Wed Jul 29, 2020 8:12 am
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by OhNo » Tue Jul 28, 2020 9:33 pm

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This isn't exactly equipment related but there is nowhere else to ask. Here is the deal, I am using a OSC cooled camera (ZWO ASI533MC Pro) to capture...

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Found the solution! Was one of the settings. Feels pretty good when so many are having the same issue with a few cameras in the ZWO line!

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Last post by OhNo
Wed Jul 29, 2020 8:12 am
Solar Imaging @ 112 Deg (F)

Last post by Gordon « Tue Jul 28, 2020 7:32 pm
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by Lowjiber » Mon Jul 27, 2020 7:47 pm

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In the desert, one has to cover up when shooting the sun... Being quick with the shot helps a lot too.

SHOOTING THE SUN.jpg

Clear Skies & Stay...

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Lowjiber Do you have a desktop in the house? Have you tried to use RCP?

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Last post by Gordon
Tue Jul 28, 2020 7:32 pm
Adaptors & Barlows for DSLRs - Prime Focus

Last post by flord.lord « Tue Jul 28, 2020 4:39 pm
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by flord.lord » Tue Jul 28, 2020 1:48 pm

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Hi,

I have the SkyWatcher Explorer 130M EQ-2 (130/900 f/7) and a Fujifilm X-T30. My confusion is about taking prime-focus astrophotography shots...

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Since you have a mirrorless DSLR you can probably get focus by getting a short T ring, and by replacing the collimation screws with longer ones. That...

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Last post by flord.lord
Tue Jul 28, 2020 4:39 pm
Ac Adapter for Cannon T6 advice?

Last post by JayTee « Sun Jul 26, 2020 2:22 am
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by TheButcher » Fri Jul 24, 2020 4:52 pm

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Hey all,

Just wondering if anyone can recommend the AC dummy battery that allows me to plug in the camera so I don't have to use the battery. I...

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Does the title not indicate the camera?
OOPs. THQ.

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Last post by JayTee
Sun Jul 26, 2020 2:22 am
I Think I Need a New Camera, any Advice?

Last post by JayTee « Sat Jul 25, 2020 12:41 pm
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by jrkirkham » Sat Jul 18, 2020 2:35 pm

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I'm not an overly technical person anyway. I think last night was either the last straw, or very close. I am getting tired of my camera not working....

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Have you invested in new cables yet? Most of the time when bad things happen between the camera and computer, it is the cables. New cables will pay...

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Sat Jul 25, 2020 12:41 pm

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