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I caught some really cool videos and pictures to share with everyone but for some reason when I go to attach it it's saying error. Not sure how to fix this I'm not very tech savvy

RoelaMcD74 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 04, 2024 11:02 pm I caught some really cool videos and pictures to share with everyone but for some reason when I go to attach it it's saying error. Not sure how to fix this I'm not very tech savvy

Read all of the posts in this topic, it should help.

https://theskysearchers.com/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=1499

picture formats: jpeg, png

Most usually post a link to videos on video server accounts such as Youtube or Vimeo. The videos embed in the post in a viewing window.

So originally filmed what I thought was a very bright active star. What is this???! After a screenshot and Google search it comes back as a supernova!!???? How could it be. I have no filters or defects on this and it was taken with my Samsung A14 so I doubt that's what it is. But also looks nothing like any star I've seen yet. Curious and looking forward to any info or ideas. Thanks in advance

https://photos.app.goo.gl/p83zQiaC1nkHDiq99

Hi Robin

It's not a supernova, it's an out of focus star.

Sorry.

Joe

Joe is right. That's a star out of focus.

I agree that the star is out of focus.

The scintillation is caused by atmospheric distortions of the point source (star) creating less than ideal “seeing” conditions. It is the same effect that causes stars closer to the horizon, like Sirius, to twinkle. In fact, this time of year I look at Sirius to my south to help judge the evening’s seeing conditions.

An in focus star should look like a sharp point, unless using high power in which case you may see an “Airy” disks and possibly one or more diffraction rings assuming good seeing. If using a reflector telescope there may be diffraction spikes caused by the secondary mirror supports.