NEW SETUP FOR SUN

[p1taylor]

Hi All, I have got my AZ-GTi all set up with AZ-GTI Mount PC Connect EQMOD Cable for PC to Hand Control Port Cable Directly and my Lunt 60mm h-alpha scope in the observatory as I ham just going to image the sun got to old to carry on doing dep sky which I have don sins 1950s, I have got the new 3.30 firmware right arm az/eq, what I was wondering will it be ok in AZ as my ASI 178 only takes about 120 seconds to get 1000 images or will it be beater in EQ.

peter

[Tillibobs]

Hi Peter, I've been using an AZ/ALT mount since I started imaging the Sun. I try not to exceed 30 seconds per capture and find that the cameras grab plenty of frames in that time ( probably due to the very low exposure needed for the Sun ).Please let us know how you get on.
Keith

[Lowjiber]

I don't think you'll have any issues, Peter. As my mentor, Keith, said above, just keep the capture time below thirty seconds... AutoStakkert will do a good job of bringing all the frames into alignment during the stacking process.

Obviously, a tracking mount will let you capture more images into the stack, but you'll have fun. We solar-heads are always looking for others to join the fun. BTW: A frontal lobotomy helps a lot. LOL

Clear Skies

[p1taylor]

Hi Keith and John, I will let you know how it goes when clouds and rain clear.

peter