Re: UC18 with Mallincam DS287c and some post processing of M100
Mark, Here is the photo I posted some time ago on this site under photos. [email protected] | Photo ( /g/ObsessionUsers/photo/0/60209.450.0?p=Taken%2C%2C%2C20%2C1%2C20%2C0 ) I
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Richard
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Re: UC18 with Mallincam DS287c and some post processing of M100
Jim: Awesome! Thanks! Mark
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Mark Gregory
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Re: UC18 with Mallincam DS287c and some post processing of M100
Mark Check this site out for mask making: Bahtinov Mask Drawings generator webApps (satakagi.github.io) <https://satakagi.github.io/tribahtinovWebApps/Bahtinov.html> Jim Sent: Wednesday, January 10,
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Jim K
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Re: UC18 with Mallincam DS287c and some post processing of M100
Richard: Did you print your own mask? I've been looking but haven't found anything that approaches 18". Or did you use a smaller mask just mounted on something to hold it in place? Maybe show us a
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Mark Gregory
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Re: UC18 with Mallincam DS287c and some post processing of M100
Hi Steve, I cut 3 small slots so the mask can balance on the 3 struts of my upper tube assembly.? Basically, the mask sits just above the secondary. Then adjust focus so the spikes are symmetrical.
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Richard
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Re: UC18 with Mallincam DS287c and some post processing of M100
Hi Richard. I hope your holidays went smoothly. Just another silly question, were does your Bahtinov Mask sit on your scope? No pun intended, but I'm a visual guy. Happy Holiday and Happy New Year.
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classicalgman
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LeNhance Filter with my UC18 and DS10cTEC
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Richard
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Re: UC18 with Mallincam DS287c and some post processing of M100
Hi Steve, no filters were used. 10 second exposure for 10 live stacks (100 seconds). ?Used a Bahtinov mask to achieve best focus ( focus is crucial ). Post processed with Pixinsight (dynamic crop,
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Richard
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Re: UC18 with Mallincam DS287c and some post processing of M100
Hi Richard. Great picture. I really enjoy seeing your work Did you use any filters when taking the frames (Optolong L=ultimate, dual band filters?) If so, how many separate stacks? Or was it all done
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classicalgman
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UC18 with Mallincam DS287c and some post processing of M100
M100 is being enhanced with the new version of Pixinsight BlurXTerminator with the AI version 4.
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Richard
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Re: M74 10 second exposure 10 stacks with UC18 and DS10cTEC
Hi Richard. Thanks for your response. It helps to clarify a lot (in between the cobwebs that usually occupy my head). I am continuing my research online. As always, I appreciate your time, Steve
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classicalgman
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Re: M74 10 second exposure 10 stacks with UC18 and DS10cTEC
HI Steve, I do not have a guide camera and do not plate solve (yet).? Stellarium gives you a map of the sky and shows you where your telescope is currently pointing.? Just pick your next target by
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Richard
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Re: M74 10 second exposure 10 stacks with UC18 and DS10cTEC
Hi Richard. So your words: 'So to ¡°drive¡± my rig you just click on the Stellarium target and hit F2 and the Telescope will slew to that location.? Then pop over to MallincamSky and fine tune the
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classicalgman
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Re: M74 10 second exposure 10 stacks with UC18 and DS10cTEC
Richard, Thanks again for the clarifications. I do have more 'homework' to do. I'll keep stalking you on the forums...really enjoy seeing your images. Presently I use SkFi III and Sky Safari 7 Pro on
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classicalgman
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Re: M74 10 second exposure 10 stacks with UC18 and DS10cTEC
Steve, No problem. I so enjoy this hobby that I find it fun to show others what I to have more fun than a human should be allowed to have. Richard Sent: Saturday, December 23, 2023 8:41 PM To:
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Richard
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Re: M74 10 second exposure 10 stacks with UC18 and DS10cTEC
Steve, I have to do 2 things before the telescope is ready for remote control: 1. Do 2 star alignment 2. Place the Argo Navis into ¡°From Planetarium¡± mode. The Eagle loads and runs: 1.
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Richard
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Re: M74 10 second exposure 10 stacks with UC18 and DS10cTEC
Richard, ALSO, I appreciate your time in talking to me, a complete novice dipping his toes into getting a handle on EAA and or AP. Steve
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classicalgman
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Re: M74 10 second exposure 10 stacks with UC18 and DS10cTEC
Richard, So you still need to do two star alignment (at least), before the other electronics kicks in? Or, the Eagle 4 Win10 NUC 'run the ASCOM based software that controls the telescope and
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classicalgman
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Re: M74 10 second exposure 10 stacks with UC18 and DS10cTEC
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Richard
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Re: M74 10 second exposure 10 stacks with UC18 and DS10cTEC
Steve, This image was post processed with 3 programs: 1. GraXpert to remove the background gradient induced by all my Bortle 7-8 light pollution from Atlanta in my west (free software). 2. Pixinsight
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Richard
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