Hi, It has been quite a long time since I posted an image on this forum. Due to a variety of things, I haven’t done any serious imaging for the last couple...
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Mike Dodd
doddm2001
Jul 1, 2009 2:32 pm
... Nice work, Don. Congratulations on your new remote observatory, and welcome back to the world of imaging. -- Mike Mike Dodd Montpelier, VA USA ...
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Don
donwaid
Jul 1, 2009 4:31 pm
Mike, Thanks for taking the time to look at my images and for commenting. Getting use again out of my "toys" is a real joy. I'm trying to get a reliable...
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Mike Dodd
doddm2001
Jul 1, 2009 4:40 pm
... That's what I found, and a direct 100 Mbps Ethernet connection is what I use. The cable is buried in plastic conduit about a foot underground. Before I...
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Don
donwaid
Jul 1, 2009 5:51 pm
Mike, I also ran the Ethernet cable from the observatory to the house in pvc electrical conduit. I think the direct connection will solve my connection and...
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star_geezer
Jul 1, 2009 11:12 pm
I am interested in trying to autoguide for astroimaging. What is the best way (read easiest) to combine an Orion ST-80 and an Orion 127mm Mak-Cass so I can use...
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Robert Gillette
tekic545
Jul 2, 2009 2:33 pm
Don, Have you tried the new N-standard WiFi? I use a LinkSys N-standard router at my house, and it provides a reliable signal at my cabin and observatory 450...
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MarkK
mkeitel2000
Jul 2, 2009 2:45 pm
Chiefland Fall Star Party November 9th - 15th 2009 Star Party Electrical Note: All attendees will have "Astro-Electric" included in your registration fees....
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Don
donwaid
Jul 2, 2009 4:51 pm
Bob, I use the N standard LinkSys at my residence in Florida and it does seem to be more reliable than the "DSL provided" WiFi modem/router. I ran the ...
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San Diego Paul
sandiegospaul
Jul 2, 2009 7:01 pm
Marc that's some terrific information! Thank you!! Paul in Polluted San Diego...
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maxmsm
Jul 3, 2009 4:38 am
What model I have trouble at 120 feet with my linksys N? Max...
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astronomer_c
Jul 3, 2009 5:39 am
Hello all, Is there any good reason why focal-length "extension" using high quality optics (PowerMate, ExtenderQ, etc.) cannot be used for good high-res...
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dmwmpd
Jul 3, 2009 4:29 pm
Hi Gregory, Don't confuse resolution with magnification. Resolution is the ability to "see" small details and that comes from the diameter of the optics....
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astronomer_c
Jul 3, 2009 5:09 pm
... Thanks for the information, Don. I *think* I understand what you are saying. To re-state in a somewhat different manner: A particular amount of light is...
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astronomer_c
Jul 3, 2009 10:31 pm
Hello Wayne, ... I just recently did this for the first time, and went down a couple of possible routes. ... I don't know your hardware, so others may know...
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dmwmpd
Jul 3, 2009 10:31 pm
Hi Gregory, Yes, you have it now. Don...
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Umair Asim
umairasim9
Jul 4, 2009 12:56 am
Thanks guys for the help. I finally figured everything out and a few weeks back, i got my first ever guided image: http://www.umairasim.com/Site/Data.html ...
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Mike Dodd
doddm2001
Jul 4, 2009 1:42 am
... Very nice, Umair. Guiding looks pretty good, but I notice a slight amount of vertical star elongation. Is this the RA or Dec axis? If Dec, you might need...
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Umair Asim
umairasim9
Jul 4, 2009 1:48 am
Thanks Mike! Yes i have noticed that balancing removed a lot of my image shifting back and forth issue. I am still learning how to make my setup better. Thanks...
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Bob Birket
bobsccdimaging
Jul 4, 2009 9:47 pm
Hi Don, Both the images look great. Do you have any pics of the new observatory? Bob Birket ... From: Don <don@...> To: ccd-newastro@yahoogroups.com ...
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deepskyja
Jul 5, 2009 1:07 am
Hi astronomers I'm proud to present my wild field CCD picture in Sagitarius of M20 & M8. Picture was took on June 23, RGB 2X10 each. Any comments are welcome ...
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Robert Gillette
tekic545
Jul 5, 2009 2:19 pm
Max, Sorry for the slow reply. I use a LinkSys WRT160N router. It may penetrate our house walls better than others as we live in an 1850s frame house with no...
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David Bailey
dcb84121
Jul 6, 2009 4:35 pm
My experience is only with a SBIG ST10-XME. Where can I read the pro and con of using a single shot color such as a STL-11000CM vs a STL-11000M? Dave Bailey...
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Bill Logan
wb9sat
Jul 6, 2009 5:54 pm
Probably on the SBIG Yahoo group. <http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/SBIG/?yguid=67983421> Carpe Noctem, Bill Logan http://loganobservatory.shutterfly.com/ ...
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mandellgl
Jul 7, 2009 6:30 am
Hi David. You might want to take a look at the SXV-OSC, One-Shot-Color Astro-Imaging Yahoo Group. Gordon...
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Kevin Nelson
astroimagek
Jul 7, 2009 4:35 pm
David, Mike Siniscalchi did an excellent head-to-head test between mono and color versions of the ST-2000. It's the best discussion I've seen on the pros and...
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Roger Hamlett
ttelmah
Jul 8, 2009 1:46 pm
... There is also a critical 'point', that the balance between the cameras, _will_ shift, with your location. One shot cameras, do _not_ lend themselves to...
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Enzo Santin
enzo_santin
Jul 8, 2009 2:18 pm
Dear all, l am pleased to share with you my latest work: an high resolution mosaic of the Gamma Cygni nebulosity (native resolution is 16000 x 4000 pixels). ...
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Don Singer
donsinger1
Jul 8, 2009 4:07 pm
Roger has a point...color balance and how deep you can go in LP skies is reduced by an OSC, but that in no way means you cannot capture very good color images...
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Ron Brant
astroron2001
Jul 8, 2009 4:15 pm
I agree. I live in suburban San Diego, Ca, and at best have mag 3.2 skies, and I have used both a ST -8XE and the ST2000XCM, and for just getting nice photos,...
