Hello Group. I have tried to load the program on my laptop (Dell Latitude) Running Windows 2000. The capture device I have is the EasyCAP. Here is what is...
... I am no computer expert far from it I did have simular problem with downloading the GStar 2 software that did create a Run Time Error that was caused by a...
I know I have posted recently regarding the Gstar setup. and I thank you Dave for your help. However things don't seem to be working. when Installing the Gstar...
Hello. in the last post I had some difficulties with a wierd DLL file. Well that one is dealt with. Pehaps this one will be one which I can get some help with....
Now ive discovered that i can adjust the image with the capture software as well as the camera controls, am now having some success. have poasted another pic...
This is a common problem, firstly you need the special connection cable from MyAstroshop or make your own. This MUST be connected to Serial Port 1 (COM 1) on...
Thank you for your reply Chris. are you talking about a USB to RS232 Converter? ... cable from MyAstroshop or make your own. This MUST be connected to Serial...
Martin Yes the same thing, BINTEL sells them for $39.00, but most computer shops should stock them. https://www.bintelshop.com.au/Product.aspx?ID=7043 Cheers, ...
Thank you Chris. It is important that I get the right thing. And I must be sure that I have asked the right question. Just to make absolutely sure for my own...
Martin, looks as if you have an RS232 port so don't need the USB converter, if so then possibly the port is not set to COM1, you will need to reassign it...
Hi Chris. Now I'm lost. Are you saying that although I am using the USB port to use the EasyCap, the USB should be assignerd to Com1? I'm going out on a limb...
Hi John. I understand that you too are using the EasyCap device. Both Chris and myself have tried to sort this thing out with not much success. The preview...
Philip A lovely pair of images, NGC 253 is a real beaut. Great job! Regs Paul M (Northern Dude) http://www.eyetotheuniverse.com ... From: franfiveash To:...
paul, Thanks for the ecouragement the pic of ngc253 was one of my first attempts before i realised i could adjust the image capture via the capture devices...
Hi Philip, Your NGC253 is not too bad. If you use registax, try using the wavelet filters to bring out the fine detail in the images after stacking. Darrin ......
Hi Paul, Thanks for the comments. I likes the image of M81 that you recently posted. By the way, your M83 looks a lot like M33. Was this a typing error? Also,...
Darrin Well spotted, my M83 is actually an M33 (I have corrected). I took a few (unspectacular) unguided images with my little 80mm APO travelscope on holiday...
Paul, Like you, I don't use a computer to capture the images. I record direct to a digital video camera. I then use a firewire connection and convert to...
Using the GSTAR-EX to, er, video stuff! I did an asteroidal occultation timing a couple of weeks back - great fun, and scientifically valuable too (thre are a...
Darrin I process the converted AVI using Registax. I also find the 8 bitmap rather limiting so I have bought ImagesPlus. I have only just started using it so...
Hi Darrin, Nice images there. You are surely getting a great collection now. Just curious, how much data (gb) do you fit onto your digital tapes? Cheers ...
Hi Michael, How have you been? Long time no see! Anyhow, to answer your question, 1 hour of uncompressed digital video as capture by firewire connection with...
Hi Paul, Software I use, in order of use: Windows Movie Maker Virtual-dub Registax4 Photoshop CS Darrin. ... bitmap rather limiting so I have bought...
Darrin I haven't used Virtual Dub, I will take a look at it. Cheers Darrin! ... From: Darrin To: gstar-users@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, October 08, 2007...
Anyone fancy a get-to? I've been meaning to try and catch up with a few faces since astrofest, but you know how it is. I recon an afternoon sausage sizzle with...
... Sounds like a great idea count me in Also if you are interested our club is having this weekend up at Hazeldean beside Somerset Dam hail rain or shine ...
I read in the g star documents that you take as many dark frames as light frames.Can this be true when your taking 4-5000 frames or more as i see some users...
Jonathan I wish I could you you folks, it would be great to meet you all. Alas its a long bus ride from the Isle of Man to Australia. If you do get together...