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by RavensNest
Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:35 pm
Forum: Solar and Lunar Imaging
Topic: eclipse settings
Replies: 5
Views: 1713

Re: eclipse settings

We will be going north a bit to Plattsburg at the old air base
by RavensNest
Sat Mar 23, 2024 4:16 pm
Forum: Solar and Lunar Imaging
Topic: eclipse settings
Replies: 5
Views: 1713

eclipse settings

If mother nature cooperates I am hoping to catch a series of images during the coming eclipse. Since we live in the path of totality I would like to capture a series of stills once every 60 seconds for 90 minutes with half before and half after totality. I know I will have to take off the solar filt...
by RavensNest
Wed Feb 21, 2024 12:22 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Full Catalog
Replies: 1
Views: 547

Full Catalog

I have been using Sharpcap for a few years and think it is an amazing product so thanks for providing it. I run the Pro version and have transitioned to mostly EAA using a ZWO533MC Pro with a C9.25 and Hyperstar. Just recently I managed to get a remote setup working so the scope is out in the 5 degr...
by RavensNest
Sun Oct 02, 2022 9:38 pm
Forum: Planetary Imaging
Topic: ROI unstable
Replies: 2
Views: 4742

Re: ROI unstable

Well yes it was on. Will try next clear night to see if that clears it up.. Thanks a bunch!!!
by RavensNest
Sun Oct 02, 2022 3:02 pm
Forum: Planetary Imaging
Topic: ROI unstable
Replies: 2
Views: 4742

ROI unstable

I am not sure of all the technical jargon but the issue seems that the ROI has started to fluctuate within the frame size. This started happening a couple of nights ago with my ASI533MC Pro camera. I thought maybe it was a glitch with the camera so I switched to my ASI678MC and all seemed to work fi...
by RavensNest
Sat Oct 01, 2022 3:58 pm
Forum: Planetary Imaging
Topic: Histogram
Replies: 1
Views: 3930

Histogram

Maybe I am missing the point but my understanding is that the histogram feature will aid in correct exposure and gain setting - especially for planetary work. The "rule of thumb" that seems to be out there is that Jupiter should be about a 50% histogram and Saturn 60 to 80%. Based on the h...