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Just loaded up all my lights, dark flats and flats on registration it says my lights are a different iso (100)but they aren’t all files are iso 200 camera is Nikon D5300 DSS is 4.2.3 override and stacked anyway is this a glitch in DSS ?

Baader cc mk3 use on a sw200pds works a treat I’m sure it’s compaible with the 150p others will confirm https://www.firstlightoptics.com/coma-correctors/baader-mpcc.html

Apt has a focuser backlash measurement tool

Maybe the mirror not the best maybe one of the more experienced ATM may be able to diagnose.

This is my spikes on my 200pds

Generally the work flow is left to right in modules you just need to remember the general work flow to start off , most software isn’t intuitive without researching and reading tbh but compared to other Astro programs a bit easier than some to understand , Startools website has plenty of info on modules , and on Startools forum there is a post buy Guy on the modules and uses https://forum.startools.org/viewforum.php?f=12 ivo will respond to any questions either on here or through the forum .

You then redo autodev after wipe , first autodev high lights any artifacts , then crop the border using crop, this usually caused by stacking overlaps of multiple images so crop that out , then bin if image is high resolution, then wipe then redo global stretch using Autodev or Dev , ivo aka @jager945 will explain more clearly.

1hr 30 of data imaging m61 and the supernova and got buzzed by Starlink sw 200pds Nikon D5300

What were the chances

Nice gift ,

I will watch this my stars 🌟 not best , you could use polyurethane sealant and fix primary to holder something I’m thinking of doing and remove clips

Dumbell Nebula quick shot before packing up SW 200PDS, Nikon D5300 3x 180sec subs Dithered 21flats 21dark flats processed in DSS, Startools, considering not much data impressed how it came out .

Imaged last night one shot shows Starlink going right through the supernova will dig that shot out.

Deepskydad autofocuser can be used manually via a wired remote , or via a WiFi conection using phone pc / or computer via ascom also indi https://deepskydad.com/autofocuser3 there’s a zwo focuser not sure if you can get a hand controller for that though .

Give Nina flats wizard a shot you don’t need to set it all up , just as a comparison as to what it exposure it works your flats at ,some flats panels are dimmable though El panels are too bright out the box and need tweaking Nina tells you if light source is too bright .

Sharpcap PA , quick and easy inexpensive, utilise equipment I already have no further purchase required using my guide cam in a qhy miniguide scope .

You can turn spindle around if required.

I use my 200pds on fine knob they work fine whatever suits , my focuser(deepskydad) is belt drive so belt can be slipped off if needed if you wanted to do visual, though I also have a hand controller or use my phone to operate if needed .

Check voltage output with a meter just to confirm correct voltage.

Invest in a bahtinov mask then use the Bahtinov aid in the tools menu in APT you just need to input your fl ,camera pixel size of camera and diameter of scope then choose a bright star such as arcturus take a 6 sec exposure then place the bahtinov aid box over the bright star this will show how far out of focus you are then re adjust focus take another exposure until the aid says close or just look at the spikes lining up on screen , then focus will be bang on ,do you really need to use the Barlow ?.

@david_taurus83Test flat using nina on the newt ,when i stretch it in Apt you can see the newt rings if it shows the rings off centre to the image centre can anyone tell me does that mean your collimation is out ? https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Iqee9i0fFxQNkn7GlRv12ytrwKWUAbTE/view?usp=sharing

You could try using startools uses a simpler method to process free to try for as long as you want and reasonably priced and you may find it easier to understand and use to give a result your happy with at the end of the day you'll find a way of processing that suits you ,https://www.startools.org/ have a look you will find that acquiring good data and using calibration files makes processing easier.

Check you have chosen phd2 and not phd in the drop down list in Apt , I used qhy5L-11c and Apt had no problems connecting always use same ports when plugging cables in just in case it throws a wobbly

You could give Startools a go free to try for as long as you like and reasonably priced if you want to buy license certainly less effort required to produce an image https://www.startools.org/

You can choose stellarium via Apt as your planaterium program , once you get platesolving setup becomes a lot easier especially when you use goto++ feature which will put your target in centre within a few pixels .