Hello all....I know ngc7635 has been done to death, but after several weeks of technical problems and clouds I was wanting to test my setup on a faint object...
First, Forgive the triple post (LX200 & Losmandy yahoo as well). I just purchased a SBIG Efinder to use as a very light weight guide scope. Its due to arrive...
Cool Shot Mo, I tried shooting this one last week and it is hard one, I maxed out my ALT/AZ setup at 42.2 sec subs and did OK but I ended up with a lot of...
We invite all astro-imagers to complete the Sky Insight 2006 Astro-Imaging survey. The primary objective of this survey is to determine the target audience for...
The September 2006 issue of AstroPhoto Insight is now available for download. In this issue you'll find the following articles: * As The World Turns - Guided...
Hi, I am considering getting the DSI II camera. I would like to enjoy both live video as well as some photography. I am wondering if many here use the live...
Another attempt at M20 through the AT80.....I suppose I'm going to have to go ahead and get/learn photoshop; I cannot seem to oget maximDL to perform...
Hi, i took a total of 35 images of every frame. I used about 50% of the images for the image. regards Wolfgang ... within the main blue area of nebulosity. How...
Those of you that use a filter wheel instead of the slide I would like some information about how you set it. Have any changed the phyiscal configuation of...
Hi Bill, I have the DSI Pro and DSI Pro II. I use the ATIK manual filter wheel and Astrodon filters. I use this setup with my 10" SCT, 80mm APO refractor and...
I recently bought a new toy for my DSI. A 1.4 mm fisheye lens. As many of you know, I enjoy doing wide-field imaging more than deep sky stuff. This lens yields...
Hi, all! I haven’t posted any of my images for a long time…mainly because I haven’t had the chance to image for a LONG time!!! This is from my first time...
Steve... Yes, I used an 8.5" convex mirror for awhile. Only problem, was that the image was inverted L/R, and it wouldn't provide the cleanest detail possible....
Nice shot Mo !!! Once you get the color worked out this will be a great image. Wish I had some advice on how to fix it, but I am just learning as well. Brad...
Hi from "Down Under" I have been using the Fujinon 1/3rd inch 1.4mm - 3.2 vari-focal (not a zoom) lens for several years in my all sky cameras, they are...
Hi everyone, I've been imaging with the DSI for a little while. Mainly using slr lenses and a Mogg adapter onto the DSI body. I've posted a selection in the...
Resend… Mark, Wish I had your southern latitude! (You always want what you don’t have) What exposures and how many stacked for your images? From what I can...
Mark, Wish I had your southern latitude! (You always want what you don’t have) What exposures and how many stacked for your images? From what I can see, your...
I had received a few reports from people having difficulty getting through the survey over the weekend (especially page 5) so I tweaked the survey. If you...
Hello All, FInally went ahead and bought the DSI II Color camera on Saturday. I must say, I was pretty darn impressed with the results from my 1st night out on...
Steve, Apart from the Jewel Box, each image was 20-30 frames with exposures of 42 secs. You are quite right in your comment about postprocessing, that is...
I took a shot two nights ago at autoguiding, with limited success, so I have the following questions: 1. What are acceptable limits for the X & Y coordinates...
Glad to here the tube worked for you. You can see my setup here. Gary http://gjmccormick.com/page04.html ... From: Deep-Sky-Imager@yahoogroups.com Date:...
Bob, I don't have too many answers but here's my two cents... 1) Yes that seems to high. I think it really depends on your set up (F/L, f/ratio, etc). When I...
Hello again all, I added 2 subsequent images to the album....one is a master flat I made last night (it will become apparent that I have never used flats ...
Duane, I think that your flat-field frame is overexposed so when it is applied to your light frame (exposure) it overdoes it taking away dark pixels. The...
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