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

Last post by Pauls72 « Thu Aug 15, 2019 2:52 pm
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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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CCDciel is similar to Sequence Generator Pro. It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux. Best of all it's free.

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Last post by Pauls72
Thu Aug 15, 2019 2:52 pm
SGP sequence start time

Last post by KathyNS « Mon Aug 05, 2019 8:23 pm
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by KathyNS » Sun Aug 04, 2019 10:51 pm

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I want my sequence to start at 1:00 am, when the CDS chart says the sky should be clear. How do I set a sequence start time?

I can set a Start...

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While I haven't tried it, the mount can be instructed to Park once the session is over, right from within SGP.

Yes it can. I simply forgot to...

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Last post by KathyNS
Mon Aug 05, 2019 8:23 pm
AAS: world wide telescope

Last post by notFritzArgelander « Wed Jul 24, 2019 7:00 pm

by notFritzArgelander » Wed Jul 24, 2019 7:00 pm

Visualization tool for already archived data in the cloud.

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Wed Jul 24, 2019 7:00 pm
iPad, SkySafari, and Dew

Last post by OzEclipse « Tue Jul 23, 2019 12:53 am
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by KingNothing13 » Tue Jul 16, 2019 10:46 am

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I guess this goes into this forum. :Think:

For those out there that use SkySafari for your observing, how do you handle dew and not getting the...

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I have a couple of solutions.

I use an iPad4 mini and my jackets have pockets big enough to hold it.

I also have a hatchback. I disconnect the...

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Last post by OzEclipse
Tue Jul 23, 2019 12:53 am
Deep Sky Stacker 4.2 released.

Last post by JayTee « Fri Jul 12, 2019 7:54 pm
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by Gordon » Fri Jul 12, 2019 4:27 pm

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Here's the latest release of Deep Sky Stacker.

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Thank you.

JT

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Last post by JayTee
Fri Jul 12, 2019 7:54 pm
List of Astronomy Software

Last post by Gordon « Fri Jul 05, 2019 5:14 pm
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by localhost » Sat Jun 22, 2019 8:48 pm

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Putting together a list of Astronomy Software you're welcome to share some you may know and I will add them to this forum!

Planetary Imaging...

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I have closed this tread as it's already being discussed here:

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Last post by Gordon
Fri Jul 05, 2019 5:14 pm
Autostakkert

Last post by Graeme1858 « Thu Jul 04, 2019 7:23 pm
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by Graeme1858 » Sat Jun 29, 2019 8:55 pm

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Any Autostakkert experts here?

I recorded some lucky image ser files last night of Jupiter using Sharpcap. Then today attempted a stack using...

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I think its just a matter of that one clear night and you will have a great image. if conditions aren't right its always going to be a bit fuzzy. Its...

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Last post by Graeme1858
Thu Jul 04, 2019 7:23 pm
SS 6 Pro On Sale Now

Last post by KingNothing13 « Thu Jul 04, 2019 1:45 am
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by JayTee » Wed Jul 03, 2019 9:09 pm

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Just got an email saying that SkySafari 6 Pro is on sale for the 4th of July weekend, reduced down to $26.99 (normally $39.99). I own SkySafari 6 Pro...

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Yep, got this as well - going to wait until I am home Friday night to purchase - and link up to LiveSky ( :lol: ). Sale expires at the (I assume) end...

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Last post by KingNothing13
Thu Jul 04, 2019 1:45 am
SkySafari Pro 4 user, how good is Pro 6?

Last post by JayTee « Sun Jun 30, 2019 6:26 am
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by omeek » Sun Jun 30, 2019 1:00 am

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Hey guys,

I'm heading out on my road trip tomorrow and worked out some observing lists in SkySafari. It got me wondering what they have been up to....

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I have 5 pro and 6 pro. Unlike Bryan, I prefer 6 pro. It's added features over 5 is what sold me.

Cheers,
JT

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Last post by JayTee
Sun Jun 30, 2019 6:26 am
Anyone tried NINA for image capture?

Last post by bladekeeper « Fri Jun 28, 2019 1:49 am
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by KathyNS » Sat May 25, 2019 9:40 pm
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On another forum, I saw several people recommending something called NINA as an alternative to SGP for image capture. Has anyone tried it? Anyone...

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Sounds like bayering problem.

Better luck last night: :)
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Last post by bladekeeper
Fri Jun 28, 2019 1:49 am
SkySafari 6/LiveSky

Last post by KingNothing13 « Tue Jun 25, 2019 2:03 pm
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by KingNothing13 » Mon Jun 24, 2019 1:52 pm

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Anyone on the boards use a combination of SkySafari 6 and LiveSky?

I know SS was popular, and assume it still is - I just bought the yearly access...

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I subscribed to LiveSky a year ago. Then the sky took a dump on me and I’ve not used it too much. It is a neat way to add gear, build lists, and...

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Last post by KingNothing13
Tue Jun 25, 2019 2:03 pm
Pre Configured Settings for Celestron NexImage 5 using iCap

Last post by Gordon « Sun Jun 23, 2019 5:39 pm
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by localhost » Sun Jun 23, 2019 5:54 am

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This guide will show you how to import pre-configured settings for iCap / IC Capture when imaging with the Celestron NexImage 5

iCap / IC Capture...

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Thanks for the tip!!!

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Last post by Gordon
Sun Jun 23, 2019 5:39 pm
Explore the Universe with Space Engine

Last post by notFritzArgelander « Mon Jun 17, 2019 1:14 am
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by chasmanian » Sun Jun 16, 2019 11:54 pm

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I just bought Space Engine (an astronomy program and a realistic virtual Universe
you can explore with your computer).
there are free versions too....

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Looks interesting. But I am cautious about supporting Russian developers that haven't been thoroughly vetted. So I am going to wait and see.

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Last post by notFritzArgelander
Mon Jun 17, 2019 1:14 am
StellarMate OS & Raspberry Pi 3?

Last post by SkyHiker « Sun Jun 16, 2019 9:01 pm
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by MikeWest » Wed May 29, 2019 6:37 pm

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Does anyone use StellarMate OS on a Raspberry Pi to control their mount, etc.? This is my latest project and I was wondering how it worked out for...

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Great writeup TC! I recommend that this thread become a sticky.

I use lin_guider on a Pi2 also to save power. I believe lin_guider is the default...

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Last post by SkyHiker
Sun Jun 16, 2019 9:01 pm
RA and DEC limits

Last post by jazzin « Fri Jun 14, 2019 11:23 pm

by jazzin » Fri Jun 14, 2019 11:23 pm

What should my RA and DEC limits be set to allow SGPro to perform the meridian flip?

I had it set right but like curious George I had to go and...

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Last post by jazzin
Fri Jun 14, 2019 11:23 pm
Nightshift -- A New Android App for Visual Astronomy

Last post by Bigzmey « Thu Jun 06, 2019 2:36 am
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by JayTee » Thu Jun 06, 2019 1:46 am

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Greetings,

I just came across this app last week and was so impressed I thought I'd give you all a review.

The app is Nightshift and it is for the...

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Thanks JT! I will check it out.

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Last post by Bigzmey
Thu Jun 06, 2019 2:36 am
MEADE AutoStar Suite

Last post by Gordon « Sun Jun 02, 2019 4:36 pm
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by seer » Sun Jun 02, 2019 2:12 am

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I have and been using Stellarium on my PC. I just got another Meade telescope (this makes 3) and was wondering if I should install and try their...

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I used the Autostar suite years ago. Then I found Stellarium and used it for a few years until I found Cartes Du Ciel that has been my choice for...

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Last post by Gordon
Sun Jun 02, 2019 4:36 pm
Sequence Generator Pro

Last post by OhNo « Mon May 27, 2019 8:36 am
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by OhNo » Wed May 15, 2019 6:31 pm

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I am trying to put the finishing touches in my Licensed SGP program. I did encounter an issue when I first tried the Trial version. The issue is the...

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I finally had success! With the help of watchin' another Canucks video a couple times ( ) it worked Ok. This evening the breeze (any air flow less...

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Mon May 27, 2019 8:36 am

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