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by Desbarry
Wed Nov 08, 2023 11:02 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: New Platesolver tool, questions.
Replies: 4
Views: 6036

Re: New Platesolver tool, questions.

Robin, i think i checked "do not use" so will see.
Thanks Robin.
by Desbarry
Wed Nov 08, 2023 7:50 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: New Platesolver tool, questions.
Replies: 4
Views: 6036

Re: New Platesolver tool, questions.

Robin, I suspect its the third "The telescope is pointing to a position that is outside the search area (within 15 degrees of mount when using 'plate solve and sync'). As im using hyperstar and an Altair 26C im getting about 2.55 degrees by 1.71 degrees enough to fit M31, im using a Celestron C...
by Desbarry
Wed Nov 08, 2023 4:14 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: New Platesolver tool, questions.
Replies: 4
Views: 6036

New Platesolver tool, questions.

Hi Robin, a few questions regarding the new plate solver. So ive been using ASCOM/EQMOD in conjunction with Cartes Du Ceil. I downloaded the index files for All Sky Plate solver based on my cameras pixel size/chip dimensions and focal length. So my process is to click on a target in CDC and hit slew...
by Desbarry
Fri Mar 17, 2023 3:54 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Practical Astronomy Show 2023 Robins talks Are they on Youtube Yet?
Replies: 2
Views: 927

Re: Practical Astronomy Show 2023 Robins talks Are they on Youtube Yet?

Thanks Robin, maybe post a link on the FB Sharpcap group, thanks
by Desbarry
Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:21 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Practical Astronomy Show 2023 Robins talks Are they on Youtube Yet?
Replies: 2
Views: 927

Practical Astronomy Show 2023 Robins talks Are they on Youtube Yet?

Robin, did anyone film your talks about Sharpcap at this years PAS? I always like to refresh myself if I get a bit rusty. Would love to watch anything you gave this year.

Thanks Derek
by Desbarry
Sun Feb 05, 2023 7:59 pm
Forum: Live Stacking
Topic: Can Live Stacking Negate Auto-guiding?
Replies: 4
Views: 1371

Re: Can Live Stacking Negate Auto-guiding?

Hi Robin, its almost certailly the guiding settings as it did work months ago, the mount is a fairly new EQ6R and Im using an EQDIR cable NOT the ST4 and only downloading subframes on a USB2 cable to limit the bandwidth on the usb controller, Im using a HP laptop not a full PC desktop. Heres a 247 s...
by Desbarry
Fri Feb 03, 2023 11:48 pm
Forum: Live Stacking
Topic: Can Live Stacking Negate Auto-guiding?
Replies: 4
Views: 1371

Can Live Stacking Negate Auto-guiding?

Recently bought a new Altair 26C super low read noise 16 bit APSC sensor. My guiding worked a while back but I cannot get it to calibrate in PHD2 "star didn't move enough" etc Until this is sorted here is my question. If I use the brain function to get my ballpark exposures for my given im...
by Desbarry
Tue Jan 24, 2023 11:38 pm
Forum: Altair Cameras
Topic: New batch of Altair 26C not recognised by Sharpcap Pro
Replies: 9
Views: 9322

Re: New batch of Altair 26C not recognised by Sharpcap Pro

Thank you as ever Robin. Top bloke.
by Desbarry
Tue Jan 24, 2023 9:28 pm
Forum: Altair Cameras
Topic: New batch of Altair 26C not recognised by Sharpcap Pro
Replies: 9
Views: 9322

Re: New batch of Altair 26C not recognised by Sharpcap Pro

see attached photos
Altair 26C sensor RAW16 ultra low noise.jpg
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by Desbarry
Tue Jan 24, 2023 9:23 pm
Forum: Altair Cameras
Topic: New batch of Altair 26C not recognised by Sharpcap Pro
Replies: 9
Views: 9322

Re: New batch of Altair 26C not recognised by Sharpcap Pro

Robin, as a post script, do I run the sensor analysis in RAW16 ultra low noise or as I think just the standard RAW16? Ive actually ran the analysis twice doing both is that correct?