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by galljj
Sun Jul 16, 2023 5:53 pm
Forum: Other Astro Imaging
Topic: collimation tool
Replies: 1
Views: 4257

collimation tool

Robin

The documentation for collimation says it is for Newtonians. So it won't work on an SCT, RC or refractor ?

If it is not too much trouble, can you explain why.

TIA

john
by galljj
Sun Dec 19, 2021 8:29 pm
Forum: Bug Reports
Topic: Windows 11
Replies: 19
Views: 2765

Re: Windows 11

I use a windows Surface Pro 2. It is a dated model, according to Msft. I found that my fingers were too fat to get good control of things like the histogram sliders. I also tried using a pen, but that too provided poor control. I always use a mouse, or the track pad on the Surface Pro 2 keyboard.
by galljj
Mon Aug 12, 2019 12:11 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: I can't find a stacked image of M27 in my Fits Lib. File
Replies: 28
Views: 9555

Re: I can't find a stacked image of M27 in my Fits Lib. File

Sorry - I should have mentioned that the link to the latest version is in post # 66 on that page.

j
by galljj
Mon Aug 12, 2019 12:05 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: I can't find a stacked image of M27 in my Fits Lib. File
Replies: 28
Views: 9555

Re: I can't find a stacked image of M27 in my Fits Lib. File

Carl You might want to take a look at the unofficial sharpcap quickstart guide over on cloudy nights. See https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/5967 ... ide/page-3

john
by galljj
Wed Jan 30, 2019 7:48 pm
Forum: How do I?
Topic: Can I run SharpCap in windows 10 home
Replies: 7
Views: 3452

Re: Can I run SharpCap in windows 10 home

Last thought Wikkett brings up a good point about power, especially in portable mode. The Surface pro only has one USB port (3.0), but I suspect it is pretty low power. It is sufficient to run a risingtech IMX224 camera, but I haven't tried it with any larger power hungry computer. You should see if...
by galljj
Wed Jan 30, 2019 7:36 pm
Forum: How do I?
Topic: Can I run SharpCap in windows 10 home
Replies: 7
Views: 3452

Re: Can I run SharpCap in windows 10 home

The X230, if it is equipped with an i5 processor is significantly more powerful than the base model 330. So that may not be a useful comparison. It appears you can buy a 330 with the i5 processor - but it is about 2x as expensive (in the US) than the base model. What camera will you be using, and wi...
by galljj
Sun Dec 23, 2018 3:25 am
Forum: How do I?
Topic: Download 3.2 User Manual
Replies: 6
Views: 3895

Re: Download 3.2 User Manual

thanks, robin

j
by galljj
Tue Dec 11, 2018 6:12 pm
Forum: How do I?
Topic: In need of a SharpCap tutor
Replies: 60
Views: 19933

Re: In need of a SharpCap tutor

I don't know of any tutors - but you might try looking at this https://www.amazon.com/clouddrive/share/vQcqfLSBgigxYcLXrEo9s7iBQuBMsHXZMo3WXhX3QIx?_encoding=UTF8&%2AVersion%2A=1&%2Aentries%2A=0&mgh=1 Also, post your woes on the Cloudy Nights EAA Observation and equipment forum. If you do...
by galljj
Fri Dec 07, 2018 2:06 pm
Forum: How do I?
Topic: WiFi Camera Connection
Replies: 15
Views: 7023

Re: WiFi Camera Connection

Last point - I should mention that I run this over a 5GHZ wifi signal, not 2.4. It is faster, and not prone to interference from crowded 2.4 GHZ signals.

Also, since I wanted to use the faster USB 3.0 connections, using the 5 GHZ wifi avoids the USB 3.0/ 2.4 GHZ wifi interference problem.

j
by galljj
Fri Dec 07, 2018 2:00 pm
Forum: How do I?
Topic: WiFi Camera Connection
Replies: 15
Views: 7023

Re: WiFi Camera Connection

All Sticks can work fine for live stacking and other operations simultaneously. It depends on what stick and camera one uses. Sticks come in all sorts of configurations - some are atom and celeron based, others are based on Intel's M series (3 - 5, etc) of processors. Whether a specific one will wor...