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Another interesting video and another interesting accessory to 3D print. I learned Freecad, 3D printing and a bit more Arduino coding from your auto focuser for you OAG. I modified the 3D models to use with an old Hasselblad 50mm FLE lens left over from my days as a photographer. (an ongoing project as the initial motor was too weak to work reliably. It did work well enough to pursue a redesign and a bigger motor - still ongoing...) Thanks for the videos and the project ideas.
Awesome video. I'm glad you are using Astro Surface. It bothers me that planetary imaging is so dependent on ancient software like Registax 6. Is their a link to your CCD Suitability Calculator
Nice video. Here's my question: I have been using a Celestron 11" EdgeHD for planetary, but recently wanted to try my Orion EON 130mm triplet refractor (FL=910mm ... f/7) on Saturn. Of course, it was no surprise that the image of Saturn was very small. So I tried to insert my 2x 4-element Barlow into the image train but could not achieve focus. Would you happen to have any suggestions as to how to use the Barlow in the image train? Thank you. - Patrick -
Hey Pat! It depends on the scope. Sometimes, reaching focus is not possible. However, more than likely, you may need to use an extension tube in order to reach focus. Clear skies, and thanks for watching!
I will do more testing and report back if I experience any such thing. So far, it does not look like it did, but as always with image processing, it’s important to not go too far with the sharpening, because THAT will introduce tons of artifacts 😉
I have the same issue. As soon as I enable drizzle in Autostakkert, there will be artifacts in my images as soon as I sharpen them, even just slightly.
Nice, if you have the money for a big refractor like an Askar 150mm and an expensive camera. I am trying to get the best results possible using a cheap 90/500 refractor, 2x Barlow and EP and smartphone for photos. Nothing like yours but still very exciting: can see bands of Jupiter and occassional shadows of moons, rings of Saturn easily and still do deep sky photos. Using DSLR would probably greatly improve photos and data capture. No matter the gear, planetary viewing with small refractors is a fun challenge.
Thanks. I may buy The recommended camera. I, being a DSO imagery, hated the moon. I bought a Dob in spring. I'm now obsessed with viewing the planets and BELOVED moon 😊 The book seems amazing. But at $130, I'll pass.
Bonsoir et merci pour cette vidéo. Pour 150 mm (sans obstruction) les images lunaires sont bonnes, voire très bonnes, je suis par contre plus réservé sur les images de Jupiter: dans de meilleures conditions, elles pourraient probablement être meilleures, mais hic et nunc celles que je vois ici ne démontrent pas grand chose... Affaire à suivre donc....
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Hooray for refractors! Thanks for the video. I get side eye all the time for having a refractor.
Another interesting video and another interesting accessory to 3D print. I learned Freecad, 3D printing and a bit more Arduino coding from your auto focuser for you OAG. I modified the 3D models to use with an old Hasselblad 50mm FLE lens left over from my days as a photographer. (an ongoing project as the initial motor was too weak to work reliably. It did work well enough to pursue a redesign and a bigger motor - still ongoing...) Thanks for the videos and the project ideas.
Great video, and some very useful info, a bit off topic, but what camera do you use to make your videos, as for 1080p 60, the quality is excellent…👍🏻
I use an iPhone 14 Pro.
Your lunar images were really great ones!
Awesome video. I'm glad you are using Astro Surface. It bothers me that planetary imaging is so dependent on ancient software like Registax 6. Is their a link to your CCD Suitability Calculator
Here is the link to the CCD suitability calculator: astronomy.tools/calculators/ccd_suitability
Nice video.
Here's my question: I have been using a Celestron 11" EdgeHD for planetary, but recently wanted to try my Orion EON 130mm triplet refractor (FL=910mm ... f/7) on Saturn. Of course, it was no surprise that the image of Saturn was very small. So I tried to insert my 2x 4-element Barlow into the image train but could not achieve focus. Would you happen to have any suggestions as to how to use the Barlow in the image train? Thank you.
- Patrick -
Hey Pat! It depends on the scope. Sometimes, reaching focus is not possible. However, more than likely, you may need to use an extension tube in order to reach focus. Clear skies, and thanks for watching!
From what I have experienced and have read drizzling in AutoStakkert with an OSC creates artifacts.
I will do more testing and report back if I experience any such thing. So far, it does not look like it did, but as always with image processing, it’s important to not go too far with the sharpening, because THAT will introduce tons of artifacts 😉
I have the same issue. As soon as I enable drizzle in Autostakkert, there will be artifacts in my images as soon as I sharpen them, even just slightly.
Great video, as usual. Seeing is seldom great in the Bay Area. The last time I remember it was back in March, just a couple of nights.
Nice, if you have the money for a big refractor like an Askar 150mm and an expensive camera. I am trying to get the best results possible using a cheap 90/500 refractor, 2x Barlow and EP and smartphone for photos. Nothing like yours but still very exciting: can see bands of Jupiter and occassional shadows of moons, rings of Saturn easily and still do deep sky photos. Using DSLR would probably greatly improve photos and data capture. No matter the gear, planetary viewing with small refractors is a fun challenge.
Thanks. I may buy The recommended camera.
I, being a DSO imagery, hated the moon. I bought a Dob in spring. I'm now obsessed with viewing the planets and BELOVED moon 😊
The book seems amazing. But at $130, I'll pass.
Try the 3 volume set Luna Cognita.
Bonsoir et merci pour cette vidéo.
Pour 150 mm (sans obstruction) les images lunaires sont bonnes, voire très bonnes, je suis par contre plus réservé sur les images de Jupiter: dans de meilleures conditions, elles pourraient probablement être meilleures, mais hic et nunc celles que je vois ici ne démontrent pas grand chose... Affaire à suivre donc....
Je suis tout à fait d’accord !