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In memory of nFA

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by Gordon » Sat Dec 03, 2022 6:03 pm
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I have some very sad news to past along.

Our top poster and long time member of both AstronomyForum.net and TheSkySearchers.com passed away November...

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Not Fritz was a very secretive fellow. He helped me many times with questions before this site came along.
I did know he was not well, but I shall...
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by Gordon » Wed Feb 15, 2023 6:09 pm

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Astrophotography “Prefix”.
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Lots of reprocessing going on due to the weather. Good idea.

Larry

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Astrophotography “Prefix”.
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Astrophotography “Prefix”.
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Where To Post, Where To Post?

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by JayTee » Fri Dec 09, 2022 1:54 am

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This new forum, which overlaps at least two other forums, once again makes you ask the question into which Forum should I make my post?

The answer...

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This new forum, which overlaps at least two other forums, once again makes you ask the question into which Forum should I make my post?

The answer...

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PHD2 Guiding Tips

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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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PHD2 Calibration Position Made Easy

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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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Telescope Optics

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by Lady Fraktor » Wed Oct 12, 2022 7:28 pm

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For everything you want on how optical systems function.

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That's a great amount of content, I'm just not impressed with the presentation. It's very hard to navigate and read with the colors chosen and the...

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Safe Solar Viewing / Imaging.

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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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Safe Solar Viewing / Imaging.

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by Gordon » Sun Jul 24, 2022 6:17 pm

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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TEAM Comment: This stickie was suggested by nFA and we will be posting links to videos of different speakers discussing Astrophysics topics. If any...

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Celestron SLT/GT Wedge For Budget Wide Field AP

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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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Expanded Coverage For This Sub Forum

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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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Making your own solar filter film mounting

Last post by OzEclipse « Sat Dec 25, 2021 11:33 am
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by OzEclipse » Wed Jun 16, 2021 8:28 am

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Twenty years ago I was observing a total solar eclipse in Zambia. During the partial phases, the wind came up while I was looking through my camera,...

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I had a sheet of Baader film laying around and made a lense cap filter. Tried it yesterday and the sun was so bright you had to use other eyepiece...

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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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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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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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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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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
Lunar "X" and "V" 5 Year Schedule

Last post by messier 111 « Sun Dec 27, 2020 11:09 pm
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by JayTee » Mon Jun 10, 2019 12:05 am

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I found this info just this morning as I felt that tonight might be the night for the X and V . And it is, for me anyway! Assuming I get a...

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thx for the list .

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Last post by messier 111
Sun Dec 27, 2020 11:09 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
Zwo ASI585mc > Takumar 200mm F/4

Last post by Graeme1858 « Fri Jun 09, 2023 6:14 am
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by brenski » Sat Jun 03, 2023 5:42 am

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Looking to see if it's possible to connect a Zwo ASI585mc to a Takumar 200mm F/4 (M42 thread)

At present I've used a combination of the various...

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hi, no worries - i've sold the asi585mc

That's one solution! :lol:

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Last post by Graeme1858
Fri Jun 09, 2023 6:14 am
Hope and how to deal with a flashing light at 200 feet

Last post by Graeme1858 « Fri Jun 09, 2023 6:13 am
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by chris_g » Sun May 14, 2023 4:11 am

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Hello all,

I have an opportunity to image under a class three sky. The only issue is there is a cell tower 600 feet away with a bright white hazard...

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Sounds ideal Chris.

I hope the move goes well.

Graeme

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