The FFT works beautifully on the moon in ccdstack. The other night I took a number of whole moon pictures through an ED80 using a DSLR. I like to get a whole...
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Stan
stan_ccd
Dec 15, 2010 5:28 pm
... Sure you can - use the FFT alignment method. Stan...
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Stan
stan_ccd
Dec 15, 2010 5:27 pm
... Hi Murray, That's difficult to do without actually using a CCD. The processing tasks are not a determining factor. I've used many CCDs for about 2 decades...
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jfmiller7
Dec 15, 2010 2:50 am
Hello, I have been imaging for some time with a mono camera along with RGB and narrow band filters. Historically I have used an HA filter when imaging the...
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mphammick
Dec 15, 2010 2:50 am
Many thanks to all who have commented to date - just to explain my reference to a heavy investment in a CCD, I have various DSLRs (some of which have been...
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warhen
warhenk
Dec 14, 2010 1:42 pm
Hi guys, First off Ron, and not to sound sycophantic- thanks SO much for teaching a generation of astro-imagers the art and science of CCD, including me! The...
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ancient.sull
Dec 13, 2010 5:43 pm
If what you want to do is process some CCD Camera data there are FITS files you can download from some amateur sites such as Jim Misti's site: ...
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Stan
stan_ccd
Dec 12, 2010 5:06 pm
... You can use some of your old DSLR images to explore astro-image software but video is very different from astro-CCD. And the particular software and...
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Don
donwaid
Dec 12, 2010 3:42 pm
Hi, Daylight image processing will allow you to get familiar with the image processing software you will be using. (Photoshop, etc.) Astronomical images,...
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Bernhard Hubl
hubble_at
Dec 12, 2010 3:28 pm
Hello group, Today we have opened the registration for the Central European Deepsky Imaging Conference (CEDIC). http://www.cedic.at The list of speakers is...
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mphammick
Dec 12, 2010 1:05 pm
I am a very amateur DSLR astro imager who is looking at getting into CCD imaging after moving back to the UK from the US. Is it possible to use ordinary...
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Niall J. Saunders
njsgps
Dec 8, 2010 5:04 pm
Why limit yourself to just these two 8300-based CCDs? When I was shopping around for my recent upgrade, NEITHER of these suppliers held my attention for too...
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jwaters125
Dec 8, 2010 12:27 am
Simple question. Which CCD should I purchase? Both use the same chip and are the same price. I expect the SW and support at SBIG to be better. Jim Waters ...
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Stan
stan_ccd
Dec 3, 2010 4:42 pm
... Hopefully that CMOS technology will percolate downwards and eventually an affordable detector with similar qualities may become available. But of course...
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Ron Wodaski
rwodaski
Dec 3, 2010 4:06 pm
I asked for a quote; these are $23k. Ron Wodaski...
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William Carroll
carrolldoug
Dec 3, 2010 4:16 am
FWIW The sCMOS Sensor itself CIS2051 is not available for other project according to Fairchild sales. it is only available with their camera and are...
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Mike
starhoo
Dec 2, 2010 2:30 pm
I have built two 12" piers. Here's a link to some notes I took after building the first one: http://www.moonfolk.com/pier.htm -Mike Renzi ...
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James Prink
astroscuba1
Dec 2, 2010 3:53 am
I would also add a mounting plate on top or at least threaded rods protruding from the concrete for attachment of the mount (as needed). Â ... From: Ron Brant...
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Paul
ukiahbikeman
Dec 2, 2010 3:12 am
you could try the pier tech 3.. Sent from my Verizon Wireless Phone...
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Robert Klingberg
bobk0139...
Dec 1, 2010 9:19 pm
Hello George, Stan, and Ron You may find these FPA's of interest. http://www.rockwellscientific.com/imaging/standard_products.html Bob K. ... From:...
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Ron Brant
astroron2001
Dec 1, 2010 8:25 pm
I would add, include rebar to prevent cracking and separating. rb ... From: Mike Dodd To: ccd-newastro@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2010 12:02...
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Mike Dodd
doddm2001
Dec 1, 2010 8:04 pm
... Dig a hole in the ground, insert a 12" Sonotube, and pour in concrete. Total cost, less than $20. -- Mike Mike Dodd Montpelier, VA USA ...
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Ron Wodaski
rwodaski
Dec 1, 2010 7:17 pm
Oops - that discussion was with a different manufacturer. Haven't talked with Andor about what's available. Ron Wodaski...
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Ron Wodaski
rwodaski
Dec 1, 2010 7:16 pm
There is a lower level interface available, but you have to negotiate your way to it. I know this because we talked with them about a custom interface a few...
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COR SIMONS
corkandra
Dec 1, 2010 7:14 pm
dear Astro friends, please, could one of you guys help me out by letting me know where to get ( for a decent price) a good pier??????? thanks a lot All the...
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Stan
stan_ccd
Dec 1, 2010 5:13 pm
Ron, I've found that many of these high priced scientific cameras use an antiquated and truly horrible digital interface (camera-link) with expensive and...
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Stan
stan_ccd
Dec 1, 2010 5:01 pm
... That's the price range of their EMCCDs. I've found that they usually don't publish prices and you must talk with a sales rep (who often doesn't bother...
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george hall
george2003...
Dec 1, 2010 4:43 pm
I wonder if there is a chip that an amateur camera could be built around? Kinda like the Audine Project. George ... [Non-text portions of this message have...
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Ron Wodaski
rwodaski
Dec 1, 2010 4:31 pm
Actually, I was intrigued by that camera. Do you happen to know the price? When I've queried on some of their scientific camera in the past, they have come in...
