Re: Multi-site Input in Occult4
I would be interested even a basic Occult tutorial... But..."(I can explain how to do this in a later chat)." Yes, please! Clear Skies! Elizabeth [email protected]> wrote:
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Elizabeth M Warner <warnerem@...>
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Multi-site Input in Occult4
Oc-folks: Just quickly... Whilst making up plans for tonight I ran across a good example of why it's nice to input the Lat & Long of other's sites into Occult4. (I can explain how to do this in a
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George Viscome
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#301
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(2173) Maresjev on 19 July
This amazing good event is about a week and a half away.? Looks like we've never managed to get any occultation data on this one.? Details: ? Star Mag:? 9.4 Mag Drop:? 7.2 Max Duration:? 4.3 sec
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Steve C
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Re: Thoughts?
The two single chords... my equipment at fixed observatory is more reliable (and safer). Trying to do remote is fraught with other issues for a woman. So, unless I have an assistant/observing buddy
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Elizabeth M Warner <warnerem@...>
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#299
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Thoughts?
I'm curious what others would have done with the situation I had last night.? I had two events 20 minutes apart, both with high probabilities from my home observatory.? The first was quite faint, so
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Steve C
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Re: Scope Collimation
George covered this¡ but to add my two cents, I have used multiple dobs up to a 20 inch obsession (Westchester Amateur Astronomers) that I added digital ¡®Push To¡¯ setting circles to¡ and the
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rickbria22
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Re: Scope Collimation
Kevin: Not sure what model you have and what you mean by "tests", but I have a 12-inch Sky-Watcher 300P GoTo, WiFi controllable scope. It gets transported A LOT - in the back of a pickup, and I
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George Viscome
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Scope Collimation
Our tests with our 12" Skywatcher have yet to be successful. I will be picking up my Astrid tomorrow, Saturday, so maybe that will help. One issue we've had is that the scope gets out of collimation
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Kevin Green
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78405 2002 QW14 Report
All, ? I had been planning to run three stations for this event last night.? Bob D out in Illinois was also on the path. The original plan was to set-up at home with my observatory and two Astrid
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Steve C
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Re: Uploading Light Curves
Like Kevin, I have been sending new light curves from the PyOTE VizieR tab, as requested by Dave Herald a while back. Do it after the North American report form and it will populate the Light Curve
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rickbria22
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Re: Uploading Light Curves
I've been uploading all new light curves straight from PY-OTE. Happy to answer any questions. It is easier to finish the NA xlsx report form first, because the detector information can be uploaded
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Kevin Green
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Re: Uploading Light Curves
Steve / Kevin: Probably best to put the question on the IOTA Groups.io. Dave Herald will probably answer it - but ask for details in how to do it and if he wants Comparison Stars included. G
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George Viscome
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Re: Uploading Light Curves
I have the same issue/question as Steve. ...Kevin [email protected]> wrote:
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Kevin Hartnett
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Re: Uploading Light Curves
Steve: I know this is something that Dave Herald has been pushing for, and to date I haven't looked into it much. Wish I could help on the procedure, but I don't know it. However.... ever since
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George Viscome
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Uploading Light Curves
Is anyone uploading their lightcurves to Occult?? I found the instructions in the Help area confusing--any hints at best practices in doing this? Thanks. ? Steve
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Steve C
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Re: NEUS Informal Chat - Wed 6/26- Astrid
Roxanne: Yes, you can use your Astrid in a (very) manual mode. In the upper left of the camera control interface, under the exposure & gain settings, just enter a short text [maybe something like
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George Viscome
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Re: NEUS Informal Chat - Wed 6/26- Astrid
The Astrid arrived!? The Astrid arrived!??? Wow!? After seeing the version we had at NEAF,? I did not expect the complex and well designed camera that arrived. ? Well done!? In addition, #104
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R. Kamin
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Re: NEUS Informal Chat - Wed 6/26
Ted has one more Astrid, so I'm going to get one to try it out.
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Kevin Green
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Re: NEUS Informal Chat - Wed 6/26
Great to see the group. I learned a few things that will be useful going forward. I loaded Skype onto my iPad for a better experience. Thanks, Rick Bria
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rickbria22
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Re: NEUS Informal Chat - Wed 6/26
A good 2-hour long discussion among 5 NEUS folks - Steve, Rick, Roxanne, Kevin G., and myself. Skype worked nicely... No need for a paid Zoom account. Hope folks felt it was worth getting Northeast
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George Viscome
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