I really like the talking goto, ie: slewing to NGC... but I don't like the $600 price tag to get it. Is there a free option that will give me access to...
Steve: All the domes at the USNO have air vents to try to keep the ambient inside temp close to the outside temp. The 26-inch dome has reversible fans in the...
Rodney: There have been times when a rapid change in the temperature/dew point has caused condensation to form *inside* the dome of the 26-inch telescope at...
I am new to imaging with my scope and am seeking advice on software to use for imaging. I have used Stellacam II in the past and am planning on using the...
Steve, May I ask where you heard the DSI software isn't all that great? It has been understood that the software they use is the same that NASA and the Space...
Steve, Well... Maxim and CCDSoft are great but... they can be very confusing for the beginner. If your starting out.. I would recommend Nebulosity first to get...
HI Stephen: The bottom line? The Meade software, in typical Meade fashion, is a might confusin' and non-user-friendly. But it works. It allows you to take...
Steve, I had just finished my reply when it disappeared -- so if this is a duplicate, sorry! Anyway, What I use for modified wdb-cam type photos is K3CCD tools...
I have both programs. I think Maxim DL is much better than CCD soft. I can do alot more to the pictures with that software. It is great for controlling your...
Steve: I have a "first generation" Meade DSI. The Envisage software that controls it is actually pretty sophisticated, IMHO. One of the features that I like...
Very nice pix! My DSI images (all unguided) can be seen here: http://skywatch.brainiac.com/deepweb/index.htm Scroll down for the DSI images. The thing...
Rod, what do you use to capture images from your Stellacam 2 shown here: http://skywatch.brainiac.com/deepweb/index.htm Thanks Steve ... Steven S. Tuma Deepsky...
HI Steve: I don't do a WHOLE lot of that...for the most part, I like to just record my Stellacam observations on DVD and view 'em on the TV. However, I do ...
Hi Rod, Thanks for all the info. I see you have some experience with the MALLINCAM Video CCD How does it compare to the Stellacam? I see that the Mallincam...
They are quite similar and I like both. I was intrigued by the color Mallincam for a while...but...I mostly use my vidcams at dark sites with other observers...
Hi Rod/Anyone I am starting to play with this program and of course since it is raining here I have no images to play with. Does anyone have a few raw bmp or...
Well.. I might have a a video of Saturn that might give you an idea of what to do. I used neximage to capure it. Will that work? Let me know Kip ... ...
HI Steve: Planets? Deep Sky? Problem is that these are quite _large_. Peace, Rod Mollise Author of Choosing and Using a Schmidt Cassegrain Telescope...and... ...
Hey, I am uploading a RAW avi file to filefront. It shouldn't take too long, less than 300MB. I would be interested to see what kind of detail you can get...
Whats up with posting to this group? Why does it take 6 hours for the post to appear? I would be willing to donate for a PHP Forum on the website.. arrg Be...
Hi Rod, Do you have several still images of an object you can send me that I can try the stack feature? Doesn't matter if it is a planet or deep sky? Thanks ...
Hi Steve: Well, I have .avis if it's video you're interested in, but they are pretty derned big. Alas, I don't have many others. With the DSI, I let the...
http://files.filefront.com/K3CCD_0009avi/;7700200;/fileinfo.html click download. It's an avi of Jupiter. Let me know what kind of detail you pull out as I am...
I had to cancel it. My work internet is DSL capped at 250k/up. I am at home on 10/10 cable and at 900k/sec should be done very soon. Jeff ... From: Steven S...
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