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by BlackWikkett
Wed Mar 03, 2021 7:25 pm
Forum: ZWO Cameras
Topic: Computer for ZWO ASI294
Replies: 3
Views: 1133

Re: Computer for ZWO ASI294

Hi PoppyG I've tried some very underpowered intel Atom based compute sticks to run SharpCap. The experience is less than ideal. You can get away with lower power equipment like your Celeron 1.8 GHz CPU for basic capturing frames from a camera and some other SC features like polar alignment. Your Cel...
by BlackWikkett
Thu Jan 14, 2021 5:10 am
Forum: Deep Sky Imaging
Topic: Help with Egg shaped stars
Replies: 4
Views: 1615

Re: Help with Egg shaped stars

Hi,
This looks like mount / tracking problem as the oblong is in the same direction all over the frame. If this was an optical issue the oblong stars usually tend to be at the edges of the frame and point towards the center. Are you using guiding?

-Chris
by BlackWikkett
Thu Jan 14, 2021 5:07 am
Forum: SharpCap Beta Testing Forum
Topic: Problems with Dark/Flat correction during livestacking in SC3.3?
Replies: 18
Views: 3274

Re: Problems with Dark/Flat correction during livestacking in SC3.3?

Hi, I haven't spent much time in SC 3.3 but have a lot experience with flats, darks, live stacking and ASI294 in SC 3.2.xxxx. What I've found is any changes to the SDK for ZWO cameras can have unexpected results with SharpCap live stacking when using dark and flat calibration frames. For flats make ...
by BlackWikkett
Fri Jan 01, 2021 9:53 pm
Forum: ZWO Cameras
Topic: frames freezing - ZWO120MM with new laptop
Replies: 12
Views: 2914

Re: frames freezing - ZWO120MM with new laptop

Hi Astro, First make sure you have the latest drivers and BIOS from Dell. There's Dell software the will check your system and download the latest from Dell's site. Check for software in Dell directory on the start menu. If the software finds BIOS update click the link to external website to down lo...
by BlackWikkett
Tue Dec 22, 2020 3:01 pm
Forum: Bug Reports
Topic: Capture status bar missing
Replies: 2
Views: 649

Re: Capture status bar missing

Hi John

Check your exposure time. For very short exposures the progress bar goes away.

-Chris
by BlackWikkett
Sat Dec 19, 2020 4:52 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Prime back focus lengths question...
Replies: 1
Views: 632

Re: Prime back focus lengths question...

Hi Here's a good video about focus and back focus. https://youtu.be/HndMaPsH85I I struggled with this subject for a long time. First thing to understand is everything in the optical light path of your telescope will affect focus. When you see back focus mentioned in a camera's spec sheet this usuall...
by BlackWikkett
Fri Dec 04, 2020 8:40 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Mosaics from Live Stack
Replies: 6
Views: 1900

Re: Mosaics from Live Stack

Thanks all for your kind words. Hopefully I haven't used up my clear skies for the season.
-Chris
by BlackWikkett
Tue Dec 01, 2020 3:33 am
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Mosaics from Live Stack
Replies: 6
Views: 1900

Re: Mosaics from Live Stack

Thanks Dave! Forgot to mention I used EQMOSAIC http://eq-mod.sourceforge.net/mosaic/ a long with Stellarium oculars plugin. This allows planning and sending goto commands to the mount with the desired amount of overlap percentage for the individual panels. EQMOSAIC is a stand alone app that does not...
by BlackWikkett
Mon Nov 30, 2020 8:56 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Mosaics from Live Stack
Replies: 6
Views: 1900

Mosaics from Live Stack

Hi All It's been a while since I've posted anything. I've had a long string of bad weather and good weather when I couldn't take advantage of it. I recently had an unprecedent 5 clear nights in a row from 11-16 through 11-21. I was able to capture over 50 objects via Live stacking. To see all the im...
by BlackWikkett
Thu Aug 20, 2020 8:12 am
Forum: Bug Reports
Topic: Update won't work
Replies: 1
Views: 672

Re: Update won't work

Make sure you have the latest ZWO driver also. https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/software-drivers
-Chris