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dew on lens

Last post by KathyNS « Mon Feb 06, 2023 12:30 am
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by Mirrorgirl » Sun Feb 05, 2023 11:10 pm

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Hi there

Ok i have not used my dslr and 200mm lens for a good while, when i finishe imaging i noticed dew on the lens, will this ruin my images? or...

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Dew will degrade images. But, since the session is over, why not just check and see what you have? You might have gotten good framed before the dew...

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Last post by KathyNS
Mon Feb 06, 2023 12:30 am
Phone Cameras

Last post by Jnicholes « Sat Feb 04, 2023 5:16 pm
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by Baurice » Tue Jan 03, 2023 8:14 pm

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Honestly? I don't like them. I thought that the compact digital cameras that they replaced were far better for astronomy.

That doesn't stop me from...

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I use Nightcap on my Iphone 11 with my telescope, with pretty good results. You just got to know how to use it properly. After doing phone editing,...

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Last post by Jnicholes
Sat Feb 04, 2023 5:16 pm
Dust Issues

Last post by dcrowson « Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:33 am
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by brenski » Fri Feb 03, 2023 9:46 am

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This is DSS stack of C2022 E3 ZTF. I've cropped the image down to show the dust elements. I've left a tiny section of the comet in (which was centre...

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These are are filters or a flattener - something not very close to the chip.

Flats should definitely remove these. You might post a light, dark and...

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Last post by dcrowson
Sat Feb 04, 2023 2:33 am
Advice needed. Time sensitive.

Last post by Jnicholes « Mon Jan 30, 2023 11:26 pm
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by Jnicholes » Mon Jan 30, 2023 8:22 pm

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Hi everyone,

It is clear here, and I plan on going out to view and photograph C/2022 E3 (ZTF) tonight in about 6 hours.

However, there is a...

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Thanks for getting back. I appreciate it. You’re absolutely right, it will be fuzzy. Shouldn’t make much of a difference.

Still, I think I will...

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Last post by Jnicholes
Mon Jan 30, 2023 11:26 pm
Observation issue. Advice needed.

Last post by OzEclipse « Sun Jan 29, 2023 4:10 am
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by Jnicholes » Fri Jan 27, 2023 11:59 pm

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Hi everyone,

I have an issue, and I need advice. I am positive other astronomers have this issue, by the way.

Have you ever had a satellite...

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This is exactly the content that should be in this forum.

Thank you for contributing.

No problem. It is a serious issue in my opinion. Lots of...

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Last post by OzEclipse
Sun Jan 29, 2023 4:10 am
Ready to start imaging...almost

Last post by messier 111 « Tue Jan 03, 2023 3:31 pm
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by Razz » Mon Jan 02, 2023 4:57 pm

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I have my imaging rig set up in my living room and for the past few weeks I've been learning about the software I'm going to use, practiced taking...

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I can't wait to see your photos.

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Last post by messier 111
Tue Jan 03, 2023 3:31 pm
Wrong direction

Last post by JayTee « Fri Dec 23, 2022 10:31 pm
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by Mirrorgirl » Fri Dec 23, 2022 2:36 pm

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Hi there

If this in the image is not set right can your scope point to the total opposite direction?

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Depending on where you live in Jolly Ol' England, your latitude (altitude scale) should be somewhere between 51 and 54°N. Also, make sure you are...

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Last post by JayTee
Fri Dec 23, 2022 10:31 pm
North american nebula

Last post by Gordon « Sun Dec 18, 2022 5:44 pm
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by timcushman50 » Thu Sep 01, 2022 12:17 am

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I took this a week ago using asi294mc pro through the RedCat51

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timcushman50 Here's a link that might help with posting images.

Let us know if you are still having a problem.

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Last post by Gordon
Sun Dec 18, 2022 5:44 pm
Error message on handset, off by 45 degrees

Last post by Mirrorgirl « Sun Dec 18, 2022 9:08 am
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by Mirrorgirl » Sat Dec 17, 2022 5:49 pm

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Hi there

I am really having bad problems setting up my Mount and I hope someone can help me. what it is, I do a polar alignment, put in the date and...

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I think I know w what the problem is above the polariscope there's a little knob that turns left and right near R.A and it is very tight I have been...

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Sun Dec 18, 2022 9:08 am
New to astronomy - suggestions on gear within certain price range?

Last post by Frankskywatcher « Mon Dec 12, 2022 9:32 pm
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by Kronos » Sat Dec 10, 2022 8:40 pm

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Currently my sig other and I do a lot of photography. Mostly nature, mountains, wildlife, etc. My sig other has asked for a while now about getting a...

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You definitely came to the right place,very knowable and informative group of people, welcome aboard !

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Mon Dec 12, 2022 9:32 pm
DSLR

Last post by Greyfox « Tue Nov 29, 2022 1:03 pm
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by Razz » Sun Oct 23, 2022 6:57 pm

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I'm thinking about adventuring into astrophotography. I just want to take some pics of the Moon, Sun (with the proper filter) and planets. I'm...

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I've been playing around with astrophotography for a bit now.

First question I ask since I don't see the answer, what are you going to use as a lens...

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Last post by Greyfox
Tue Nov 29, 2022 1:03 pm
Vixen ED81S Back Focus/Tubes

Last post by hatflyer « Mon Nov 28, 2022 10:24 pm
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by hatflyer » Wed Nov 23, 2022 4:54 pm

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I have the ED81S. I am trying to find out what the back focus point should be when using the Vixen flattener/reducer. Not getting answers from...

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So I found this link, there is a Q&A section at the bottom of the page. One of the staff cited the backfocus distance as 63.5mm.

I searched the...

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Last post by hatflyer
Mon Nov 28, 2022 10:24 pm
two telescopes on same target

Last post by Juno16 « Mon Nov 14, 2022 5:24 pm
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by Mirrorgirl » Sat Nov 12, 2022 4:30 pm

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hi there i just wondered if someone could help me. i have started off with my William optics GT triplet refractor on the lion nebula and tonight i...

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@chartram

Hey Mike,

Thanks for sharing this. I don't know if you read my post #7, but I took a shot at trying this and it looked like it worked...

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Last post by Juno16
Mon Nov 14, 2022 5:24 pm
Black smudges on screen when taking exposure

Last post by JayTee « Fri Nov 04, 2022 10:07 pm
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by Mirrorgirl » Fri Nov 04, 2022 12:40 pm

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Hi there

When I take an exposure, on screen there appears to be like dark smudges on the image and it ruins my image when processing does anybody...

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I did an in-depth investigation of the dreaded dust motes. I inspected, then cleaned, then inspected again every optical surface in the image train....

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Fri Nov 04, 2022 10:07 pm
Masterdark frame

Last post by Mirrorgirl « Tue Nov 01, 2022 6:07 am
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by Mirrorgirl » Sun Oct 30, 2022 12:36 pm

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Hi there

I'm just a bit confused about the difference between a masterdark and a bunch of dark frames, can you use the single masterdark frame in...

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Hi David

Thanks so much just what i needed to know thank you hope you're ok.

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Tue Nov 01, 2022 6:07 am
Orion Magnificent Mini Deluxe AutoGuider Package

Last post by Juno16 « Wed Oct 19, 2022 12:00 pm
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by planecrazzzy » Mon Oct 17, 2022 7:34 pm

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Me Again,
I can't convert my finder scope any cheaper than buying this one with the Orion Star Shooter. Saving about $20 bucks
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Is this 50mm going...

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Man, you guys are cracking me up!!!!

Jockinireland

in my opinion, the new generation of OSC sensors (like 2600mc) give better results than the...

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Last post by Juno16
Wed Oct 19, 2022 12:00 pm
Good article for beginners on Webb scope

Last post by planecrazzzy « Wed Oct 19, 2022 1:22 am
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by gregl » Sun Oct 09, 2022 6:17 pm

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Hi folks. Here is a great article for the beginner or layman on the processing of images from the Webb scope. Well written, informative, in plain...

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Amazing Filter Wheel
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Gotta Fly...
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Last post by planecrazzzy
Wed Oct 19, 2022 1:22 am
Wanting to learn AutoStakkert

Last post by Inspeqtor « Wed Oct 05, 2022 5:23 am
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by Inspeqtor » Fri Sep 30, 2022 12:28 pm

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I just recently bought a Celestron NexStar 6SE telescope , my very first ever telescope that I can take pictures with. I have been a photographer...

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Mark,

Did you get the PM I tried to send to you???

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Last post by Inspeqtor
Wed Oct 05, 2022 5:23 am
LRGB

Last post by KathyNS « Mon Sep 26, 2022 1:06 pm
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by Mirrorgirl » Mon Sep 26, 2022 10:35 am

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Hi there

Do you need filters when taking images in apt of the red blue and green just a-bit confused …thanks

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APT will certainly not require filters. Your camera is a colour camera, I believe, so no filters required. Light-pollution filters are optional.

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Last post by KathyNS
Mon Sep 26, 2022 1:06 pm
Using ApT

Last post by UkDave « Sun Sep 25, 2022 6:26 pm
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by Mirrorgirl » Fri Sep 23, 2022 11:30 am

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Hi there

I have just brought a new camera for when I start guiding….I wondered if anyone can help me I want to use my camera for taking small...

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You set a plan info here , basically you choose create new lights plan , press edit and choose exposure length , gain ,offset (I use unity gain 100 ,...

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Last post by UkDave
Sun Sep 25, 2022 6:26 pm
Basic Question

Last post by Jnicholes « Mon Sep 19, 2022 7:49 pm
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by Jnicholes » Sun Sep 18, 2022 9:48 pm

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Hi everyone,

I was doing some stargazing last night, specifically looking at Jupiter. I was taking videos to stack on Registax with my camera, an...

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My answer was the basic physics answer. The problem we're dealing with now is that there are so many variables in planetary Imaging that are both...

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Last post by Jnicholes
Mon Sep 19, 2022 7:49 pm
So here I am as a beginner once more.

Last post by Greenman « Mon Sep 05, 2022 11:23 pm
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by Greenman » Mon Sep 05, 2022 3:10 pm

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I am looking to use my ASI533MC as a planetary camera on my Celestron SE6. My concern is backfocus, with small camera's (ASI224MC & SvBony290) I just...

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the spec page for the asi533 list 17.5mm back focus but i'm pretty sure that is including the 11mm ring, it should be 6.5mm like the rest if you take...

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Last post by Greenman
Mon Sep 05, 2022 11:23 pm
Exposure Time and Blow-out

Last post by Baurice « Thu Sep 01, 2022 9:07 pm
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by hatflyer » Wed Aug 31, 2022 6:35 pm

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I have an 85mm f/1.4 lens on my Nikon D5500. I set it to ISO 100, f/4. But long exposure come out way too bright. Does that limit the time of...

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It would depend on what you are trying to photograph.

I would also say that an undriven exposure of about 5 seconds is the maximum at the celestial...

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Last post by Baurice
Thu Sep 01, 2022 9:07 pm
CG-3 Equatorial Mount

Last post by Doodlebug « Mon Aug 22, 2022 3:11 pm
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by Doodlebug » Thu Aug 18, 2022 5:32 am

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What sort of realistic exposure times can I expect to manually guide with the CG-3 mount assuming my polar alignment is good?
I know it's an...

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While using the CG-3 the other day on terrestrial objects, I noticed the RA was not working properly.
Upon further inspection I noticed that the...

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Mon Aug 22, 2022 3:11 pm
mask

Last post by KathyNS « Thu Aug 04, 2022 6:03 pm
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by Mirrorgirl » Thu Aug 04, 2022 5:12 pm

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hi there

can someone explain to me how to use a bitanovah mask...sorry about spelling

Rhoda

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It is spelled Bhatinov.

You place the mask in front of your scope to focus it. Aim the scope at a bright star. Then adjust the focus until the...

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Thu Aug 04, 2022 6:03 pm

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