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Getting the most light on an OAG, HELP!

Last post by chris_g « Wed Feb 22, 2023 4:56 pm
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by chris_g » Sun Feb 12, 2023 6:18 am

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Hello all,

I am trying to place my OAG to get the most light and not interfere with the camera, below is the best I seem to be able to get. The...

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An update on this:

I solved the light converge issue, it had to do with the light source I was using and location of the OAG in the image circle. I...

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Last post by chris_g
Wed Feb 22, 2023 4:56 pm
Large scale frustration

Last post by XCalRocketMan « Mon Feb 20, 2023 2:30 am
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by KathyNS » Mon Feb 13, 2023 1:28 pm

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I've been itching for a couple of years to set up my C-11 for galaxy season. I was wanting a bit more image scale for little galaxies, planetary...

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I had many issues with my OAG, but most were solved when I went with the ASI174mini(mm). The sensitivity of this camera allows me to find stars in...

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Last post by XCalRocketMan
Mon Feb 20, 2023 2:30 am
SV501P 70mm OTA for a guide scope, what's your opinion?

Last post by chris_g « Thu Feb 16, 2023 9:18 pm
Replies: 7
by chris_g » Wed Feb 15, 2023 8:12 am

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Hello All

I'm looking for a lightweight inexpensive refractor that has at least a 400mm focal length to use as a guide scope that weighs less than...

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Adding a Barlow to the guide scope later, if that would improve guiding.
PHD2 can effectively guide at 1/10 of a pixel. Of course if you're mount...

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Last post by chris_g
Thu Feb 16, 2023 9:18 pm
Head lamp suggestions

Last post by jrkirkham « Mon Feb 13, 2023 1:51 pm
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by 1jimalexander » Thu Jan 26, 2023 5:17 am

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I guess this could qualify as equipment .
I need a new head lamp. Only need red. USB charge. Lithium. Multiple brightness's is a want .
Hard to find...

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I kind of lean in a different direction from everyone else. I switched all of my battery driven devices to rechargeable batteries. I haven't had to...

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Last post by jrkirkham
Mon Feb 13, 2023 1:51 pm
asiair naming cameras

Last post by JayTee « Fri Feb 03, 2023 9:50 pm
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by 1jimalexander » Thu Feb 02, 2023 10:44 pm

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I have 2 identical cameras asi129mm. One for OAG and one for a guide scope.
When selecting which one I want for a device both cameras have the...

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I also did research on this yesterday, and I found nothing useful. All I can say is that if you figure it out, please share how you did it.

Sorry,...

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Last post by JayTee
Fri Feb 03, 2023 9:50 pm
Question for the lunar imagers

Last post by DEnc « Thu Feb 02, 2023 6:38 pm
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by DEnc » Tue Jan 31, 2023 5:38 pm

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How do lunar imagers having big-aperture rigs find their targets? Is there a software that can report the RA/Dec coordinates of a specific lunar...

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Well, here's a nice software solution to the problem!

Apparently you can sync the mount with Virtual Moon Atlas (VMA) and navigate to lunar...

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Last post by DEnc
Thu Feb 02, 2023 6:38 pm
Reducer Field flattener and edge sharpness?

Last post by realflow100 « Fri Jan 20, 2023 4:41 am
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by realflow100 » Fri Jan 06, 2023 8:05 pm

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With my regular flattener (and spacers to get the spacing perfect) I can achieve 99.5% sharp corners in the farthest corners
but with my brand new...

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I just discovered a way to attach my ST80 lens to my 70mm ED telescope tube. with the 70mm lens switched out for the ST80 lens.
I can now shoot...

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Last post by realflow100
Fri Jan 20, 2023 4:41 am
powermate problem

Last post by 1jimalexander « Fri Dec 30, 2022 4:43 pm
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by 1jimalexander » Sun Dec 25, 2022 9:05 pm

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I get dust like circles on my frame when I attach the powermate 2.5.
Nothing shows up on the lenses.
Anyone seen this?

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JayTee: Yes. That explains what I was experiencing. I suppose the barlow amplifies dust in other parts of the image train.
Thanks
Jim

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Last post by 1jimalexander
Fri Dec 30, 2022 4:43 pm
Celestron C8 SCT with F/6.3 reducer - Guiding issues, help!

Last post by JayTee « Thu Dec 29, 2022 11:37 pm
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by chris_g » Wed Dec 28, 2022 3:41 am

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Hello all,

Finally, the C8 is capable of taking images longer than 15 seconds. Using an Orion ST80 and an ASI290. The image consistently shifts up...

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I also want to throw in the possibility that you may have mirror flop it is much more likely in the C11 and larger but it can still occur in a C8....

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Last post by JayTee
Thu Dec 29, 2022 11:37 pm
Pixinsight ChanelCombine problem

Last post by XCalRocketMan « Thu Dec 29, 2022 2:11 pm
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by 1jimalexander » Sun Dec 25, 2022 9:15 pm

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This is a question for the Pixinsight forum but I can't get logged in.
I've got Ha, Sii, and Oiii calibrated ,aligned, and integrated files.
When I...

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In the log file, SGP claims to be successfully changing filters.
I had opened the wheel and confirmed that it was actually rotating but, at the time...

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Last post by XCalRocketMan
Thu Dec 29, 2022 2:11 pm
Achieving focus with ASI 290 Guide and Orion ST80

Last post by chris_g « Wed Dec 28, 2022 3:47 am
Replies: 7
by chris_g » Sun Dec 18, 2022 9:18 am

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Hello all,

I'm missing the optics somehow here folks and am hoping someone can explain why I would not be able to achieve focus with the ZWO ASI...

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Wow, I added another 20mm extension tube and barely managed to focus with the ST80. It's hanging out there on it's very edge, really should have...

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Last post by chris_g
Wed Dec 28, 2022 3:47 am
New ZWO ASI2600MM stopped downloading

Last post by yobbo89 « Sun Dec 25, 2022 7:29 pm
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by Gerald_db » Wed Mar 17, 2021 8:15 pm

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My brand new 2600mm that cost an obscene amount of our Rands worked like a dream for 1 evening and then on night 2 after 20 x 240sec exposures first...

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dang, i've had my cameras serviced 3 times from zwo. it's a pain shipping but atleast they will do repairs even for out of warranty products , btw if...

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Last post by yobbo89
Sun Dec 25, 2022 7:29 pm
Solid State Drive and cold weather

Last post by Juno16 « Sat Dec 24, 2022 12:32 pm
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by bobharmony » Fri Dec 23, 2022 8:17 pm

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I have been struggling with the 1TB HDD that came in the laptop I use for AP imaging and processing. Both space and reliability have been issues for...

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Hey Bob,

I was just reading this thread on CN where someone mentioned using a heating pad under the laptop.
Great idea!

Thanks for the link,...

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Last post by Juno16
Sat Dec 24, 2022 12:32 pm
Autostakkert alignment points issue

Last post by Gordon « Wed Dec 21, 2022 5:32 pm
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by 1jimalexander » Tue Dec 20, 2022 8:10 pm

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I'm capturing planets:
c11 edge hd
asi224mc
ADC
Sharpcap
Autostakkert
Registax for wavelets

When I add Alignment Points in Autostakkert, the points...

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Anytime!

Glad you go it sorted out.

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Last post by Gordon
Wed Dec 21, 2022 5:32 pm
adjusting field flattener spacing. 70mm F6 ED telescope

Last post by AstroBee « Mon Dec 19, 2022 4:31 am
Replies: 11
by realflow100 » Sat Dec 03, 2022 9:10 pm

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Ive got an orion field flattener and a 70mm F6 ED telescope
but my edges are still just a little blurry
I made sure its not tilt. and its not. they...

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I agree with everyone else. Unless you have really high-end optics and a flattened that is dedicated to that exact scope, it's unlikely you will get...

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Last post by AstroBee
Mon Dec 19, 2022 4:31 am
Misshapen stars only on one side of image

Last post by Juno16 « Sun Dec 18, 2022 11:54 am
Replies: 7
by chris_g » Fri Dec 16, 2022 5:31 pm

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Hello all,

I've been going through my data since I discovered the issue with back focus being off on my flattener. The last time I knew it was...

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I'm not sure if you use NINA but if you do, and you have an easy way of adjusting your tilt, this video will come in VERY handy.

Excellent...

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Last post by Juno16
Sun Dec 18, 2022 11:54 am
Show us your tubes - My C8, Z73 and brand-new ST80

Last post by chris_g « Sat Dec 17, 2022 8:38 am
Replies: 3
by chris_g » Sat Dec 17, 2022 12:42 am

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When I first ordered the C8 back in May, I ended up having to order another prism stalk for the OAG, meat paws syndrome....

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JayTee , I love the yard cannon next to the light bucket, that is so cool!

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Last post by chris_g
Sat Dec 17, 2022 8:38 am
What happens to equipment when it's bad???

Last post by AstroBee « Sat Dec 17, 2022 7:55 am
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by chris_g » Fri Dec 16, 2022 4:07 am

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My first truly destructive process. What we have here is what used to be a 5mm extension tube sitting next to a working 7.5mm variable for frame of...

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I've found the freezer trick works about 50% of the time and is less likely to work if the two pieces you are trying to get unstuck are the same...

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Last post by AstroBee
Sat Dec 17, 2022 7:55 am
Weird star enlongation

Last post by realflow100 « Thu Dec 08, 2022 11:08 am

by realflow100 » Thu Dec 08, 2022 11:08 am

What on earth could be causing this very slight enlongation of my stars

it also doesnt correspond to the direction of tracking or polar alignment.
I...

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Last post by realflow100
Thu Dec 08, 2022 11:08 am
Adding a Barlow to my C11

Last post by JayTee « Thu Dec 08, 2022 4:33 am
Replies: 9
by 1jimalexander » Fri Dec 02, 2022 4:46 pm

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I set up my camera at the proper focal length including an off axis guider.
I've added a ZWO ADC.
I have a 2x Barlow (1.25 slip fit both ends) that...

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You bet, just plug your camera into the back of your C11 and bring it to focus and that's all you need to do. Or put your camera into the Barlow and...

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Last post by JayTee
Thu Dec 08, 2022 4:33 am
My New Astrophotography and Processing Computer

Last post by Kerry C. « Sun Dec 04, 2022 8:55 pm

by Kerry C. » Sun Dec 04, 2022 8:55 pm

My new Computer arrived and I am in the process of setting it up with all the needed software and such.
I got what I feel was a fantastic price for...

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Last post by Kerry C.
Sun Dec 04, 2022 8:55 pm
MeLE Quieter3Q miniPC

Last post by Gordon « Sat Dec 03, 2022 9:52 pm
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by DEnc » Sat Dec 03, 2022 9:32 pm

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I just completed setting up the MeLE Quieter3Q miniPC for astrophotography, and I thought I’d share some details in case others are considering a...

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I have 2 similar ones that I use for different scope/mount combinations. They work great!

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Last post by Gordon
Sat Dec 03, 2022 9:52 pm
Catalog your DSO Images

Last post by Mac « Sun Nov 27, 2022 8:47 pm
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by Mac » Sun Nov 27, 2022 4:23 pm

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(MODS) If this is inappropriate here, please delete

I often become frustrated trying to find my best/last image on local storage from the thousands...

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This is a great post, Steve. I moved it over here because it seemed more appropriate since it is an app / software.

BTW, I'm a 100% Windows and...

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Last post by Mac
Sun Nov 27, 2022 8:47 pm
My Computer Died

Last post by Kerry C. « Tue Nov 22, 2022 3:00 pm
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by Kerry C. » Sun Nov 20, 2022 12:57 am

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Well…dang! My imaging and processing laptop computer went bonkers on me today. Figures, just when we have some descent imaging nights ahead.
I have...

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Well, good news for the most part. Turns out it is the ribbon to the screen that is the culprit. By connecting to another monitor everything is is...

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Last post by Kerry C.
Tue Nov 22, 2022 3:00 pm
New laptop USB connection issues?

Last post by UlteriorModem « Mon Nov 21, 2022 6:37 pm
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by UlteriorModem » Mon Aug 01, 2022 4:15 pm
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Long story short (I will try).

Had to get a new laptop to control my imaging rig. Last night finally got a chance to try it but of course ran into...

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Yea I would strongly advise AGAINST windows 11 as evidently alot of drivers and software are non sympatico :)
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Mon Nov 21, 2022 6:37 pm

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