Paul I use Maxim 5 to control my ST-10. I used the DSLR version before I went CCD. It worked very well for me at the neophyte level I was at then. Currently I...
Hey, Terry thanks for the feedback. I've d/loaded a copy and I'm still figuring out how to use it. Need to develop a workflow. It's quite a bit more to...
Paul I treat Maxim as if were two completely different applications. First I use the camera and telescope control part for pinpoint to make sure I am really on...
Terry, I would like to see a presentation of this work flow. I find Maxim is not the most intuitive piece of software, so seeing someone use it would be ...
I noticed that several people commented about needing to create a check list for the myriad of bits and pieces needed for an imaging session. There are a lot...
Bob There are two quite distinct wrok flows. The camera control part really needs to be done with a real scope so I would need to do it at TDS in the dark. I...
Terry, Sorry, let me clarify. I'd like to see the work flow in image calibration and processing using Maxim. I'm perfectly happy using CCDSoft in conjunction...
Mike, Thanks for posting this. I recieved the "Booty" for placing 3rd for that catagory in the contest yesterday, a $50 OPT gift certificate and a Baader...
Congrats Bob!!!!! -Jeff ... From: SDAA_AISIG@yahoogroups.com [mailto:SDAA_AISIG@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bob Austin Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2009 3:21 PM To:...
... From: Bob Austin To: SDAA_AISIG@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2009 3:21 PM Subject: [SDAA_AISIG] Re: SCT User Contest Mike, Thanks for posting...
Bob, Nice!! Congratulations on your accomplishment. We were all rooting for you. Kin ... From: Bob Austin To: SDAA_AISIG@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, May 10,...
Thanks Terry. I will. ... From: Terry S. Arnold To: SDAA_AISIG@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, May 11, 2009 6:44 PM Subject: [SDAA_AISIG] Re: AISIG Images at...
We are just a few days away from the May program. The forecast looks very good for both nights. May tends to be cool and with a marine layer quite dark. Please...
I just uploaded three springtime images (M3, M104, M101)to the AISIG site for everyones comment/enjoyment/amusement. Let me know what you think. Scott Dixon...
Hey Scott, I think you meant M51 vs M101. . .? -J ... From: SDAA_AISIG@yahoogroups.com [mailto:SDAA_AISIG@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of gscottdixon Sent:...
Looking for another weight slider bar for my Losmandy dovetail plate. I have a weight system on my 10" with 12.5# of weight on it, and would like to add one...
I am a little late getting this out. I came back from KQ with a bad cold. I advertised it as "Beginner's Questions". If we get questions, then we can answer...
All, I've created a sign-up in the Database section of this group <http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/SDAA_AISIG/database?method=reportRows&tbl=3>. Please sign...
AISIG group I've been thinking lately about upgrading my imaging camera from a DSLR to an astronomical CCD ( just CCD for short). Currently I have a 10 inch...
Scott, I recommend that you get a copy of 'The New CCD Astronomy' which has a good detailed discussion of camera types. I recommend LRGB and not one shot - you...
Scott, Have a look at my tutorial here: http://www.nightskyphotography.com/CCD_Imaging_Primer_v2.pdf If you are interested in the details on the dizzying array...
All, I've created a sign up for the new Rob Gendler book, Capturing the Stars, Astrophotgraphy by the Masters in the Database section of this group. Follow...
Jeff Actually I did study you spread sheet and I saw an earlier version of your tutorial at an AISIG meeting. The current version is quite good and had I...