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  1. I think it was issues with Baader filters that sent the Lazy Geek to start investigating, IIRC. Ian
  2. The experimental version which uses Torch and Open CV instead of the tensorflow libraries is fully signed, so you shouldn't have the issue of Apple blocking installation. "This version contains signed binaries (so there should be no problems installing it) and should be blazingly fast on M1 CPUs". The advantage of using this version I gather is that it runs much faster than the previous version of the Mac CLI. Ian
  3. I've checked that and it seems to be correct. Generally, I find that it returns "insufficient number of stars" amongst others, which is odd really as the image works with astrometry.net. Ideally, I suppose keeping the star catalogues on your local machine helps, especially with speeding up the process. Again, though, that is described in quite techie language, which I can't follow. Ian
  4. IIRC that video is OK for the Intel Macs, but the M-series using Apple's chip is a little different, but there are potential significant speed advantages if using the M chip. At about 19 minutes in on the Nebula Photos video, Nico Carver covers the standard command line tool for MacOS. Unlike the tool for the M chip, with this version it will be necessary to cater for Mac's security features. Hence the extra complication of installation. Mark, also make sure that you are running the latest version of Starnett; I think it needs versions Beta 2 and later to work with the M-chip CLI tool (https://www.starnetastro.com/experimental/) Ian
  5. No, I haven't been able to get photometric colour calibration to work either, except for once! I've seen this raised on the forum but the reply was too techie and just not helpful. I think you are at a great disadvantage not having any experience of any photo processing. Getting to grips with any new software is always going to be a challenge. All you can do is keep practicing. Different softwares have differing methodologies, so it's worth trying a few to see if you are more comfortable working with one over the others. You can always switch later as you gain more experience. Have you looked at StarTools? That's quite different to the rest. Good luck. Ian
  6. Are you sure about that? Using my ASIAir plus with the AM5, the way I had to reset the home position was to use the mount's hand controller and set its position through that. Of course, with the EQ6 things might be different, and the latest firmware may be different. Ian
  7. Looks good, nice and light too. Good for the back 😊. Presumably it needs to balanced in DEC, unlike mounts with dual harmonic drives? At least it doesn't need a counterweight for smaller scopes. Ian
  8. I agree, it annoys me too. I did try but couldn't make it work, but couldn't fathom it. BUT, I then found this recent YouTube video from Nebula Photos. At about 28 minutes in, he talks about using the new command line version for M-chip Apple computers. It's a very clear explanation, though I haven't got around to trying it yet. The best, if not only, description of how to do this I've found. Let us know how you get on. Ian
  9. I thought that you had reverted to the earlier version? Looking on the ZWO discussion forum I see folk are still complaining of problems with the latest firmware. Could this not be the issue here? When I do a goto to home, even if I am already in that position, the mount (AM5) will move a bit and then return to the home position. Or am I missing something here? Ian
  10. I hadn't realised that we now had our own meteor scatter source. Excellent! Just looked it up at https://ukmeteorbeacon.org/Home For those interested, I see that it operates at 50.408MHz. Thanks for posting. Ian
  11. That's a commendably good start, especially given the conditions. It might be helpful to indicate what gear you used, the filter used, number of subs etc, and what you processed with. Ian
  12. Thanks for that. I've not got BlurX but as a matter of interest (sorry to go off-topic), what values were you getting? Ian
  13. Very nice, detailed rendering in the cropped view. Your ED90 is performing well for you. May I ask, did you use BlurXterminator on this, and if so, how much difference did it make? Ian
  14. The Admiral

    The Admiral

    All early images are taken using short duration subs with the Altair Wave 102mm Super ED Triplet on an ALT-AZ mount, using a Fuji XT-1. From 2020 I moved on to an EQ mount, an iOptron GEM45. From 2022 I changed all my gear to an Askar FRA400 mounted on a ZWO AM5 harmonic mount, a ZWO ASI533MC-PRO astro camera, and all controlled by the ASIAir Plus.
  15. From the album: The Admiral

    The SN is arrowed. Imaged 27 May 2023. Image consists of 100 minutes of 2m subs. Darks, flats, and dark-flats, taken with Askar FRA400 on a ZWO AM5. ASI533MC at -5°C. ASIAir Pro +

    © iCImaging

  16. Is that M31 on the left close to the trees? Super image, MW arcs are one thing, but capture them with the right scenery and it all pops. Ian
  17. All good news David. The coffee-tin riser seems to do the business! So I guess you'd reckon the mount handles the Esprit 100 OK? I see that you are using the ASIAir Mini. How's that working out for you? Ian
  18. I've just looked through the June edition of Astronomy Now, and I see this image is in PICTURE THIS. Congratulations, and well deserved. Ian
  19. Brilliant! There is something indefinable about the star trail image that just lifts it above the rest. Clearly an awful lot of planning and effort has gone into this venture. Hmm, walking on mudflats - you've got to know where you are going! Enjoyed the Journal video. Ian
  20. Nice detail and star colour. I assume that you used your fast 8" Newtonian for this. Ian
  21. The Admiral

    Leo Triplet

    From the album: The Admiral

    47 x 2m subs (~1.6hr) broadband. ASKAR FRA400 ASI 533MC ZWO AM5 ASIAir Pro+ Processed in APP, finished in Lightroom.

    © iCImaging

  22. I set up during a rare clear night opportunity this week, primarily to check on how the re-installed previous ASIAir Pr software, v1.9.1, was behaving. I wanted a target that crossed the meridian at a convenient time, and chose the Leo Triplet. This is the result. 47 x 2m subs (~1.6hr) broadband. ASKAR FRA400 ASI 533MC ZWO AM5 ASIAir Pro+ Processed in APP, finished in Lightroom. Ian
  23. Ignore me @nfotis, I did mean 2", I'm getting muddled about filter sizes! Ian
  24. I'm wondering, with Petzval type arrangements, is it possible to have a focuser between components? Isn't the distance between objective and corrector required to be fixed? Any optics specialists here? Ian
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