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Robin,
Thanks for responding. Next clear night, I plan on further testing FWHM mode. As Always, appreciate your feedback.
Happy Holidays!

Hello Nick - Couldn't help but notice what a beautiful image of the M45. I'm new beginner @EAA. I have recently acquired a new rig/ EQ mount and scope. I started off with ALT/AZ Go-To mount Celestron Next star 650 mm FL f/5. Imaging planetary for about 6 months. Recently I just started experimented ...

Robin, Last night I was set up in SC FWHM. Practice focus run. medallion hanging on the wall, approx. 2 inch diameter piece. My scope was maybe 15 feet from the medallion. My outward focus tube was extented almost to the end 90mm max end outward focus. Take a look at the graphs. Would this be practi...

Robin,
I will take that advice, duly noted sir. Thank you-

Robin I recently downloaded the latest version of SharCap two weeks ago. 4.1 64bit. I should be ok then. Duly noted with the Bathinov mask. understood. However, using the FWHM. . . . . please confirm, when using this feature, Should I be a close to almost in focus point and then launch the FWHM, tha...

Hello Robin, I've been researching this myself and noticed that their is a Beta version of SC. I'm currently using the 64bit 4.1 version. Would you recommend that I use the Beta Version? I realize this post was back in August, here it is, now December. Also, wanting to know if the Bathinov mask opti...

How can I achieve the same process with same camera but using Celestron f/5 FL650mm ? I have beat my brains out trying to capture Saturn. I wind up with a tiny image about the size of a pencil eraser, maybe less! Could I achieve the same results by apply a Barlow x2 to the camera? That would only ma...

At a complete loss and very frustrated! Videos and forum threads, advice. I still don't get it. Last night I tried capturing images of the Beehive with my ZWO ASI120MC-S planetary / DSO camera. I am more of a visual learner, with a huge learning curve. Failed at all aspects trying to set gain, expos...

what versions of SharpCap are you using? Pro 4.0, I'm using that one. Would you have a screen shot of that smart histogram?
Appreciate it.

couldn't help but notice this post, question for anyone, i have a celestron nexstar 130slt, i modified to prime focus. I was using my DSLR Nikon D40. however, recently I purchased and received my ZWOASI120MC-s - good for both DSO and Planetary. Question: Will the ASI120 have enough forward/backward ...