Re: Two windows 10 machines functioning differently
I find that OW only updates some of the feeds every six hours or so. After purging, I would wait for 6-12 hours and see what pops up. Sorry I had to leave this morning. I could have helped you get on
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TriAstro <triastro@...>
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Two windows 10 machines functioning differently
I have a Win10 laptop in the study, and a Win10 NUC in the observatory outside. On the study laptop I cannot see the upcoming event for Pien on 22 May in OW: [image: image.png] However on the
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Ted Blank
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Re: "Calibration was not succesful"
Hi, I use gain at 38dB, as I "feel" that noise increases with the final counts up to maximum substantial. But that's maybe only "question of taste"... best regards, Bj?rn. Am 24.04.2022 um 23:06
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Bjoern Kattentidt
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Re: "Calibration was not succesful"
Joan, You are welcome.? Please contact me or anyone else if you wish to chat off-group. We look forward to seeing your observations and hope the next message title is? ?"Calibration successful "
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Tim Haymes
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Re: "Calibration was not succesful"
Tim, Thank you for your help and comments on this issue.? I will continue with renewed interest with the Occultations subject. Best regards Joan
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Astropriorat
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Re: "Calibration was not succesful"
Joan, this a good summary. For your notes i would remove the "SHUTTER= adjust..." because the exposure is summarized correctly in the *Notes section at the end. It is possible to use dark video or
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Tim Haymes
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Re: "Calibration was not succesful"
Tim, In the meantime I'm waiting for a window of good weather I have compiled a series of indications from different sources about video astronomy occultations and I would be grateful to know your
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Astropriorat
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Re: "Calibration was not succesful"
And to add, i would use the maximum gain of 41dB.? I expect you have the automatic camera gain and exposure settings set to off.? ?There are recommendation on the use of WAT-910HX on the IOTA
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Tim Haymes
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Re: "Calibration was not succesful"
Joan, I think the problem is the dark image.? The frames need to be exposed.? ?Hristo has some notes here:?http://www.hristopavlov.net/OccuRec/IntegrationDetection.html The WAT910HX/RC settings
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Tim Haymes
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Re: "Calibration was not succesful"
Yes, I was doing the calibration on dark field with the dome closed, just as an initial testing before the real occultation. This multiply factor of 2x for this camera means that "normal" shutter
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Astropriorat
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Re: "Calibration was not succesful"
Joan,? Just some thoughts on the matter: The calibration works best when the frame edges are clear, so it should be performed on a field of stars. I say this just in case you are are trying to
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Tim Haymes
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Re: "Calibration was not succesful"
The switch has been changed according to the previous post by Ted but the problem continues. Same message of calibration not succeded. Regards Joan
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Astropriorat
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Re: "Calibration was not succesful"
Ooopsss...surprise! I will change it asap and test again. Thank you. Joan Links: ------ [1] /g/OccultWatcher/message/262 [2] /mt/90
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Astropriorat
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Re: "Calibration was not succesful"
The picture shows a VTI that is set to PAL mode. (The label on the circuit board is reversed.) Off is PAL, ON is NTSC. Flip that switch to ON, reboot the VTI, and everything should work with your NTSC
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Ted Blank
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Re: "Calibration was not succesful"
Hi, - The UK shop of the WATEC confirms that's a NTSC mode camera. - The installed Occurec is at V3.3 BETA.? The computer OS is WIN7 Pro Looking into the VTI-v3 seems also settled for NTSC, please
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Astropriorat
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Re: Moon-Venus Occultations
Excellent, thanks again!
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jgfx@...
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Re: Moon-Venus Occultations
Occultations of Venus -10 to 40 11BC Aug 7.5 s 10BC Jan 6.2 n 10BC Jun 4.5 n 10BC Dec 21.0 n 9BC Jan 20.3 s 9BC Jun 19.4 n 9BC Nov 16.6 s 8BC Jun 5.1 n 8BC Nov 1.3 n 8BC Dec 1.4 s 7BC Apr 1.5 s 7BC
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Dave Herald
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Re: Moon-Venus Occultations
Ok Thank You Dave, I really appreciate it. If its not too much to ask perhaps just 10 BC to 30 AD also?
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jgfx@...
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Re: "Calibration was not succesful"
Hi, ? the EIA corresponds to NTSC (US standard). So if everything in the chain is set and work as NTSC (which under all provided info seems to be fulfilled), calibration should work in Occurec if you
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Jan Manek
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Re: "Calibration was not succesful"
Hi, The exact camera reference is a WATEC-910HX/RC EIA and to be sure about it today I sent a question to the UK dealer. Interesting what you mention about your A/D converter, hummm... Please, keep in
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Astropriorat
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