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markmac99 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 11, 2018 10:25 pm Astrodude - the setting is in Sharpcap.

I had it on, and it probably explains why my images were unstackable!

Done!!! is was checked mark ...

Mitch, Just a thought: In File | Settings, General tab, do you have this checked: "Save 10/12/14 bit images in FITS files without stretching to 16 bit (Altair, QHY, ZWO cameras only)"? I requested this option several months ago to facilitate photometry. If you are doing AP or EAA and you ...

HI Robin, there has been so much talk with us guys and the AA183M/C hypercams about not getting enough stars to register in Pixinsight , and that has lead to hot discussions about the Gain values ... tool low ( 4) 400) not enough stars Ransac error in PIxinsight . to hi a Gain 800~1250 (8-12) and no...

here is a link for those who would like to try out the very informative sensor analysis algorithm. Be it just wanting to see how dark your skies really are or getting ready for a night of astroimaging and not sure how to setup your Camera. let SC 3.1 Pro take care of all of your imaging concerns. ju...

How to find the best GAIN/Offset/Exposures for your new Altair Astro camera.
using SharpCap 3.1 sensor analysis.
hope this helps someone...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgX9XDZ ... e=youtu.be

Mitch / Astrodude

Thank s Robin, Sharpcap is a godsend..
going to be testing the sensor and skyfog settings a lot.
in the coming months and posting there final target results.

here was an experiment i wanted to try for a long time ...
800 x 30 sec on M33. Altair Astro 183C hypercam.
C8/F3.3 AVX PHD2 GPCAM2 guider
Sharpcap 3.0
Gain - 2000
offset -200
RAW 12 bit Fits
5440x3648
15% histogram.

https://www.astrobin.com/327573/?nc=user

both of my SC version now crash on startup ..
faulty module KERNELBASE.dll
WIN 7 Pro 64 bit.
AA183C hypercam
re-install does not help.

NEW UPDATE..... MIcroshaft DOTNET 4.6.5 was corrupt. SC 3.1 at least starts now....
will keep an eye on this one..

Mitch

great job i like ngc891. have a look at mine..

follow the link to see images of dso taken with sharpcap 2.9 3.0 3.1 beta and the AltairAstro 183C hypercam.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/rcfmitch/