Creating master calibration photos using PixInsight
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Creating master calibration photos using PixInsight
I hope I can get what is in my mind through my finger tips in an understandable manor as I type this question.
I have used master calibration frames, (flats, darks, dark flats) in the past as well as using new for each target.
I now have a new camera, ASI2600MCP, and want/need to build a compatible calibration library using the PixInsight WBBP2 process.
I took calibration frames at the different time parameters that I will generally use, and processed them using the said WBBP2 process creating master frames.... I'm getting close to my question.
I select the single individual calibrated master frame, flats or darks, and then open it up in PixInsight. When it opens up, there are three (3) individual images;
1- Master dark or flat rejection high
2- Master dark or flat rejection low
3- Master dark or flat calibration
Now my question...
When using the master calibrated frame for future projects, does PixInsight need and use all 3 reference images for processing, or can I just save the new calibration frame image?
Thanks, Kerry
I have used master calibration frames, (flats, darks, dark flats) in the past as well as using new for each target.
I now have a new camera, ASI2600MCP, and want/need to build a compatible calibration library using the PixInsight WBBP2 process.
I took calibration frames at the different time parameters that I will generally use, and processed them using the said WBBP2 process creating master frames.... I'm getting close to my question.
I select the single individual calibrated master frame, flats or darks, and then open it up in PixInsight. When it opens up, there are three (3) individual images;
1- Master dark or flat rejection high
2- Master dark or flat rejection low
3- Master dark or flat calibration
Now my question...
When using the master calibrated frame for future projects, does PixInsight need and use all 3 reference images for processing, or can I just save the new calibration frame image?
Thanks, Kerry
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Re: Creating master calibration photos using PixInsight
Hi Kerry - You only save the calibration frame. The rejection high and low frames are only for your information. They aren't used in the actual calibration process.
Congratulations on your new camera!
Steve
Congratulations on your new camera!
Steve
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Re: Creating master calibration photos using PixInsight
Thanks Steve, I was guessing that might be the case, but I wanted to check with the experts…IE you!
Scopes; William Optics GT 81mm Triplet, TS Optics APO 102mm f/7refractor, Cestron Nexstar 8SE, Gskyer 80mm x 400mm refractor
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Guide scope; ZWO 60280 f/4.6
Guide camera; ASI290mm mini
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Re: Creating master calibration photos using PixInsight
Thanks Kerry. I don't know about the "expert" part, but, I have learned some things along the way.
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Telescope + Mount + Guiding: W.O. Star71-ii + iOptron CEM40 EC + Orion Magnificent Mini AutoGuider
Camera: ASI 1600MM Pro + EFW Filter Wheel + Chroma 3nm Siii, Ha, Oiii + ZWO LRGB Filters
Software: PHD2; APT; PixInsight ***** My AP website: www.steveking.pictures
Telescope + Mount + Guiding: W.O. Star71-ii + iOptron CEM40 EC + Orion Magnificent Mini AutoGuider
Camera: ASI 1600MM Pro + EFW Filter Wheel + Chroma 3nm Siii, Ha, Oiii + ZWO LRGB Filters
Software: PHD2; APT; PixInsight ***** My AP website: www.steveking.pictures
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