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Hello, Recently made a few changes to computer. Instead of saving SharpCap images to desktop, I now save them to 2 TB D drive on computer. Did this to save space on C drive. Saved an image tonight. Saved as Tiff. When i opened it, the default was Microsoft viewer or other apps I did not want. In the...

Lucas,

Thanks for reply. We will try trial and error exposures with the comet. 15 seconds be probably maxium. Charles

Hell,

We will be using SharpCap and a PlaneWave 12.5 telescope and ZWO AS1701 color camera to photograpy the comet. Curious what exposures people may be using. We are trying to avoid star trails.

Look forward to all replies.

Charles

Is it possible to take one dark frame and store it in the Dark frame library and then make copies ( adding a sequential number after each file name).
This would seem to save a lot of time when taking multiple dark frames.

Also, how would this effect the live stack process ?

Thanks,

Charles

Hello, Just upgraded to SharpCap Pro. When taking multiple images they were saved to the desktop SharpCap folder. What is the best way to move them to the camera monitor folder ? I was not able to select all the images at once and had to move them one at a time . Also, is there a way when taking new...

Hello,

We are using a PlaneWave 12.5 inch scope with a Planewave L350 mount. Using a new ZWO AS 1701 color camera. Would appreciate best setting for deep sky images. Please include settings for color space, file type, gain etc.

Thanks,


Charles

Thanks for replying. Problem was related to the scope. Manufacturer asked us to unplug usb connection and then plug back in. Also shut down and turned scope back on. Software and camera now work fine.

Charles

Hello, We have a PlaneWave 12.5 scope with a Planewave L350 mount. Just purchased ZWO AS1701 color camera. Sharpcap will not allow me to take a 60 second exposure. Checked all settings and output is set for FITS files. Keep getting a failed message. The software starts taking exposures and I cannot ...

Robin,

Thanks for the information. We will try out your suggestions.

Charles

Hello, We have recently acquired a ZWO as1071mc astro camera. It is attached to a PlaneWave 12.5 Dall-Kirkham scope on a PlaneWave L350 mount. This equipment is located in an observatory. I have installed the latest version of SharpCap and would appreciate any :D advice regarding initial settings an...