Hi Jim, Sometimes I have encountered problem with AMCap especially trying to use RGB24 capture format (but without any error message), so I have stopped to use...
HIya Phil, I have purchased the reducer lens as well as the ir/uv cutoff filter for my neximage. I have not been unable to use the reducer lens until i also...
Hi all, I am looking for some tips/ advice on flocking a newtonian reflector. I have purchased enough protostar flocking paper from kendrick-ai to complete the...
Hi Buck, I used the protostar flocking paper on my Celestron 10" reflector and can share my experience with you. First off, is your tube metal or sonotube?...
Hi Everyone, I posted my first Neximage photo (Saturn) in a folder called "Jim's attempts". As best as I can determine (I think I'll start taking notes to help...
Hi Jim, With your reply i have decided that yes, i will give flocking a go!! I have been a bit apprehensive about dissasembling my scope. Recently i was...
Buck, I think flocking might benefit a shorter tube (dampen reflections) more than a longer one. To help apply the paper toward the middle of the tube, you...
Hi all, I am wondering what the uv/ir filter does . Is it to be used as a visual aid as well , or just as a filter for the neximage..? from Celestrons site: ...
... Imaging. Purpose is to ensure well focused images. Just put it on the end of your NexImage and leave it there for all images you take. It will also...
Buck - The CCD chip is sensitive to IR wavelengths as well as visable - that is, the chip can "see" a bit into the infrared region. The filter blocks this IR...
Hi Tia, the answer to your question goes as follows: Your eye can not see UV nor IR. UV can harm it though. The CCD chips do have a different visibility which...
Hello, I was hoping someone here might be able to help me with a problem I'm having imaging Saturn. I have a C11, F10 and I'm using a televue 3X barlow. With...
Do uv filters help at all with nebula/galaxy visual observing? I've "heard" they do, but you know how the grapevine works! Richard in the west end of the...
... Probably not Richard (West of Starlord, I believe). There are filters which do: I use an O-III filter there are others. But this particular filter is ...
George and others, Can you recommend a particular IR filter for the Neximager, one that stays on, or would almost any such filter be useable: Celestron, Orion,...
HI all, Is it possible to get a DSO's like nebula to show up in a neximage shot? I did try once and got a faint bit of fuzz around the stars after running thru...
Buck, I am also new to imaging and the Neximage webcam, but I believe I can address your questions. The Neximage will not do justice to any type of DSO's like...
If you look in my photo area (Andre) you can see M42 done with an unmodded webcam and with a modded webcam -- at F/2 on a C8 telescope. Two problems: M42 is...
Hi Buck, I Use neximager and shot Orions nebula and did get a lot of the nebula, see my site below .also Im attatching a pic.Hope thats what you were wanting ...
Hi Jim, Great images of Saturn! Your results motivated me to purchased a Neximage for myself this morning. I can't wait to give it a try since it has been...
Welcome aboard, Scott! I'm looking forward to seeing images from you and Tyler. Don't worry, I won't tell the club (unless they try and blame me for the...
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I haven't imaged in a while, but I did last night. Saturn taken on 2/10/2006 02:47UT through an AP 160EDF, TV 3X barlow and of course, a Celestron NexImage in...
In a message dated 2/10/2006 7:51:06 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, blandp11@... writes: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/neximage/files/philip_pics/sat5.jpg ...
I saw clear sky, saw the weekend was to be clouds, and went for it. Because it was a work night I shut down early. I was gratified to see the clouds move in...
I use my AP Maxbright dielectric diagonal as my IR/UV filter. Any fully dielectric diagonal, such as the AP Maxbright, Tele Vue Everbright, etc., will...
In a message dated 2/10/2006 8:47:41 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, blandp11@... writes: I use my AP Maxbright dielectric diagonal as my IR/UV filter. Any...