Hello Ken, I have the original SQM version and have just ordered the SQM-LE for permanent installation in my observatory. I was wondering what how you have...
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ET
rsbfoto
Oct 1, 2009 3:38 pm
Hi Ken, Nice to see you here :-) I am waiting for the delivery of one SQM-LE unit. How difficult is it to install the device via Ethernet cable ? How did you...
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Christopher J Abissi
cja2173
Oct 2, 2009 3:21 am
Ken, Interesting site. Have you any pictures of the sky quality meter installation and how you weather proof it? Any general shots of your observatory? Chris...
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Jerryp49
jerryrp49
Oct 2, 2009 3:40 am
Hi Ken, In the Envisage software program, once you start it with a DSI camera attached and have the "Live" image running, you'll see a label at the top-left of...
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Rainer
rsbfoto
Oct 2, 2009 3:25 pm
Hi, Anthony from SQM send me a PDF showing how he did it. Just ask him. I am at the moment testing the SQM-LE and with some tibing laying around I will make an...
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Keith
kemyers91384
Oct 2, 2009 11:04 pm
... Rainer, to directly hookup a SQM-LE to a computer all you need is a cross-over ethernet cable. Either make you own or buy one at the store. If the meter...
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garyemc
Oct 3, 2009 2:21 am
Ken, How did you get the current weather info to display on your site? Does all that come from the weather underground? Thanks! gary...
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Christopher J Abissi
cja2173
Oct 3, 2009 2:23 am
Thanks, Rainer. I will contact Anthony. I was wondering if it could tolerate being exposed over a clear night of imaging despite dew formation or does it need...
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Rainer
rsbfoto
Oct 3, 2009 3:31 pm
Hi Chris, The SQM-LE when it is running produces itself some heat so if you want to use it only when the roof is open I would dare to say that you will not...
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astrokattner
Oct 3, 2009 4:53 pm
Hola Rainer, I have missed your good humor, but I still lurk over at Losmandy! Anthony over at Unihedron has a design for an enclosure, which it looks like he...
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astrokattner
Oct 3, 2009 4:53 pm
Keith, I posted some pics, see other posts. One thing to consider for the housing if you live in cold or wet environment. See if you can get a housing that...
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astrokattner
Oct 3, 2009 4:54 pm
I uploaded some pics in the Astrokattner folder on this forum for you to see how to do it. best regards, Ken...
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astrokattner
Oct 3, 2009 4:59 pm
Hi Gary, Actually the opposite. The weather underground data comes from the site. The site is in a remote area about 250 miles from where I live, but it has...
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Keith
kemyers91384
Oct 3, 2009 7:00 pm
Ken, thanks for posting the photos. Just what I was looking for. Keith...
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Christopher J Abissi
cja2173
Oct 3, 2009 7:00 pm
Rainer, Thanks for that information. What you say makes a lot of sense. I plan to run it on a separate machine that will also run the lightning detection, ...
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bil
billsnyder51
Oct 4, 2009 7:13 pm
Ken I was thinking of installing a Sky Meter also. Does a PoE come in different voltage outputs? What voltage does the Sky Meter run on? Never heard of a PoE...
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MarkM
denebola1973
Oct 4, 2009 11:22 pm
Hi all. I have recently been working with a DSI II Pro CCD on an LX90 10 inch ACF which is collimated perfectly for visual observing. In most of my images,...
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garyemc
Oct 4, 2009 11:23 pm
Ken, Got it. The actual data is coming from the Davis Vantage Pro. I like the information it displays. Thanks! gary...
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astrokattner
Oct 5, 2009 3:02 am
Hi Bill, The PoE outputs 5 volt. I think there is a 12 volt version too. The brand I use is Linksys and I bought it from Amazon. I have copied beloow a...
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strongmanmike2002
strongmanmik...
Oct 5, 2009 3:50 pm
Testing a new RoboFocus on my Starfire (works great) and put this together over a couple of nights (6hrs total) Seeing was crap but the big moon was no probs...
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dannysperry
Oct 5, 2009 10:08 pm
Hi Mark, Can you describe the entire imaging train? What's between the back of the scope and the camera? What reducer are you using? Best, Danny...
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Rainer
rsbfoto
Oct 5, 2009 10:29 pm
HI Ken, Really very interesting. I went anothr route and just did not order the power adapter as I have plenty of adapters and I am running 2 cales to the...
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Rainer
rsbfoto
Oct 5, 2009 11:58 pm
Hi, Just got the info from Anthony that the SQM-LE works fine up to +85°C which are about +185°F regards Rainer...
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MarkM
denebola1973
Oct 6, 2009 12:12 am
Meade f/3.3 reducer set for f/3 with 30mm spacer, connected to an IR filter insert, then screwed into the DSI. I don't have as much of a problem at f/5. With...
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astrokattner
Oct 6, 2009 4:27 am
Thanks Rainer, This summer mine reached +55C during the day and it has worked without a flaw. I have left it running on an XP machine with the Reader Pro...
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Wade Van Arsdale
uwpf23
Oct 6, 2009 2:49 pm
Hi Mark, Re. the Meade focal reducer on ACF systems, the Meade f.r.'s (and Celestron's too) have a "negative coma" designed into their lens elements to correct...
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strongmanmike2002
strongmanmik...
Oct 6, 2009 3:20 pm
I took on board what a few had said about the last version being a bit too green and weak in displaying the SII and came up with this version. The stars are...
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jfmiller7@...
jfmiller7
Oct 6, 2009 3:54 pm
Very nice.Ā Did you reduce the HA or increase the SII contribution ? thanks , JimĀ ... From: "strongmanmike2002" <m. sidonio @ bigpond .com> To: ccd-newastro@...
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MarkM
denebola1973
Oct 7, 2009 12:28 pm
Wow, this is great info! Thanks, Wade! I appreciate you going into detail for this issue. I will look into the AP fr's. I am just glad to know why my stars...
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strongmanmike2002
strongmanmik...
Oct 7, 2009 3:07 pm
Hi Jim I effectively increased the SII (red) in the SIIHaOIII image by adding the traditional magenta hued LHaRGB data from the old data set into the new data...
