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Heart and Soul
As per my normal process, I let the image sit for a few days without looking at it, then with fresh eyes make some final improvements. In this case, I was able to really enhance the contrast found in...
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Heart and Soul
Dang Ken, that's just crazy. Who knew you were such a good imager whenyou're not writing code!
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Heart and Soul
Thanks Joel. joelshort: whenyou're not writing code! I actually am writing code, just the stuff I like or find interesting though (very low stress stuff). So far I have added: Manual tile dimensions...
View ArticleDoes not react
Arie, That post has more recommendations than using the help on the forum. Specifically it asks that you Attach a log Let us know the approximate time the issue occurred Attach the sequence (SGF) file...
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Microtouch with Edge HD 1100
Hi Andrew, Here are my settings using an Edge 9.25 with no reducer, Feather/Micro Touch and a modded 6D. Second pic is the nice v - curve that results. 300 for backlash compensation is good, and you...
View ArticleSgp phd auto started failed
Hello, Yesterday i was doing some tests with SGP. All the unit tests were fine (plate solving, autofocus, guiding, etc). But when I'm trying to run a sequence the problems start. When SGP beguin...
View ArticleDoes not react
Hello Jared, Thanks for answering, I will attach a log the issue ‘SGP does not react’ occurs some nights always, also by day with only the camera connected and making Darks. Ans other nights it does...
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Focussing a Starlight Express SXV H9-C
Please forgive me (and point me in the right direction if this is not the correct topic for this forum, I am very new to this and dont want to offend Until now have been using a DSLR Canon 1100D...
View ArticleFocussing a Starlight Express SXV H9-C
Richard, Chill out, lots of people on here who will help you get this sorted out im sure. I have absolutely no experience with Starlight camera's but judging by your pic you will likely needan...
View ArticleFocussing a Starlight Express SXV H9-C
I'm pretty sure this is just a spacing issue. With your DSLR, the backfocus is probably 55mm. That means that from the front of the camera where a lens would attach to the actual CCD sensor the light...
View ArticleAnsvr transfer
I have just replaced my laptop with a Win 10 laptop.Can I copy the ANSVR files over, or do I have to use the installer to download them again?
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IC 5070 Pelican Nebula
I am trying my hand again at a two panel mosaic. This is the 1st panel - a total here of 19 hours over 5 nights. SGP in action! Pelican Nebula.jpg552x658 72.3 KB Full details at:...
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Ansvr transfer
Nigel: Can I copy the ANSVR files over, or do I have to use the installer to download them again? Nigel, You need to run the installer to install ansvr, but you can just copy the astrometric index...
View ArticleSetting Backlash in Autofocus
I'm trying to set backlash compensation on 2 of my scopes. As the temperature drops the focus moves IN so I think I would set the direction for backlash compensation to OUT. On the other hand I think...
View ArticleSetting Backlash in Autofocus
It's hard to describe with all the in's and outs - but the main thing you do not want to happen is for backlash to be invoked at every step of the autofocus curve. You would be able to tell when that...
View ArticleMicrotouch with Edge HD 1100
Frank/Dean thanks for the advice. Dean I really appreciate you sharing your settings and you right because we share similar setups hopefully the settings will be close. If we ever get clear skies...
View ArticleResume file naming in sequence?
I just discovered that SGP will overwrite file, the hard way :0( Could we not have an option to not overwrite files? I guess I will look for some file name key that will be unique.
View ArticleHow to add the gain & offset to fits headers
I need this feature, both in fits headers and file names. Yes, it's for a QHY. Minicam5f in this case. In ASCOM now? I'm assuming that gain is relevant in calibration files like bias and darks? If so...
View ArticleFilter Change Hang
In a previous post about plate solve, I reported an issue where SGP attempted to change the filter to clear but it never completed nor timed out which then caused some plate solve recovery issues....
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