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September 28, 2005 04:38 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

IC 410

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Ahhh, the TADPOLES are back!
Great shot Dan.

Quite intriguing features they are... wink

September 28, 2005 06:46 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Perseus Double Cluster

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Indeed, they look like Gems...
Beautiful work Tom!

Thank you!

September 28, 2005 08:26 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Steve, you are definitely getting very close to a great image!
It seems as if your focus is a bit soft, probably NOT on "THE SPOT", and this part of the imaging process is probably the most time consuming/critical one...

I normally go IN-OUT of focus several times, trying to get the feeling for the best position, which will give me the sharpest frames for the capture.
Also, try to collect as many frames as you can, since the more frames the more data you have to process, making your image a sharper one in the end...

You seem to have collected at least 2000 frames, but only 200 are used in your image. Did you manually selected them?

Might want to get multiple movies, and select the one that has the most "GOOD" frames, as you "normally" might want to use at least 800+ frames (the more the better) for a very sharp final shot...

My .02 centavos... wink

Keep it up, you are on the right track! 8)

September 29, 2005 04:20 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Coronado PST H-Alpha V CaK

Posted By Ivan Gastaldo

Hello Robert!

By reading a bit into Coronado's website information, here's what I understood...

First, the Ha & the CaK versions of the PST have different transmission lines, allowing you to view different features of the Sun. It does seem though that the CaK version is MORE geared towards imaging as they mention that not all observers will be able to VIEW much "optically" talking... (blue/purple image instead of red)

If imaging is in your plan, then having either/both would be great. But if you just want to observe, then the Ha version might be what you want...

Just my .02 pesos, use them wisely! wink

September 29, 2005 04:46 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System