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ZWO ASI220MM sensor analysis - unexpected results
AngryDonkey replied to ONIKKINEN's topic in Discussions - Cameras
Sorry I meant what do you see when you select the camera in the ASCOM chooser and then click the 'Properties' button. For me this is what I get. The presets dropdown would probably be the most obvious thing you could investigate if you have it: -
ZWO ASI220MM sensor analysis - unexpected results
AngryDonkey replied to ONIKKINEN's topic in Discussions - Cameras
The ASCOM driver is really just an abstraction of the native camera driver and will use the same libraries. There is obviously something different, probably some setting that is applied differently or maybe there are different version of the native driver being used. Are there any settings that are exposed though the ASCOM setup panel? -
A maths question about encription
AngryDonkey replied to Ouroboros's topic in Physics, Space Science and Theories
A public key system is not very efficient in encryting long messages and usually a hybrid system is used which uses both a public as well as a symetric key. There is a good description here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hybrid_cryptosystem -
A maths question about encription
AngryDonkey replied to Ouroboros's topic in Physics, Space Science and Theories
With RSA, text is typically encrypted in blocks and not letter by letter to prevent this. -
Are we alone in the universe?
AngryDonkey replied to goddasgirl2021's topic in Physics, Space Science and Theories
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Calculating an objects meridian flip time
AngryDonkey replied to Sarek's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
Hello! I don't use Stellarium but but transit time is what you are looking for (transit time is when the object crosses the meridian and appears highest in the sky). In Sky Safari for example the info card shows Rises/Transits/Sets. Mike PS: Just found this which shows how to enable this in Stellarium: https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/438568-can-stellarium-display-risetransitset-times/ -
In Oman | looking for stargazers team
AngryDonkey replied to Raghav8055's topic in Getting Started With Observing
Oman can be quite good for star gazing although a bit of a drive is required to escape the light pollution. If you are living around Muscat then the mountains (e.g. Jebel shams) are a good option for a weekend trip. I am not sure if the PDO astronomy club is currently active but I think your best bet is to get in touch with Hilmi at Astronomical Solutions, he will point you in the right direction. Their website is: https://astronomicalsolutions.com/ All the best, Mike -
Here is the new link to the 64-bit version: AAF2 64bit Download Folder Disclaimer: I didn't write any of the code, I just recompiled it in 64 bit and added an installer. Use at your own peril nor guarantees or warranties whatsoever 🙂 Mike
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Hello! I changed my online storage recently which broke the link. I will try to upload again and post a new link here tomorrow. Mike
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'AllSkEye' all-sky imaging Software (Windows)
AngryDonkey replied to AngryDonkey's topic in Discussions - Software
Hello! Sorry the Wyze cameras are not supported by AllSkEye, I think they are propriatary to the app that comes with it. At the moment AllSkEye has support for: Starlight Xpress, ZWO ASI, Altair Astro, QHY as well as any camera supported by the ASCOM or INDIGO frameworks. All the best, Mike -
You could use 'Acquisition Pause' settings to start imaging at 01:00 (you need to show the advanced setting by ticking the box top right). Just set a fixed start time of 22:00 then set 'Acquisition Pause Start Minutes' to equivalent minutes for 22:00 (1320) and 'Acquisition Pause End Minutes' to equivalent minutes of 01:00 (60). This will now start your imaging at 01:00. Mike
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Do I upgrade to 12 inch or stay at 8 inch
AngryDonkey replied to AlanThorpe's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
Or maybe go for a travel one. There are some downsides like less stability and no tracking but I find I use mine a lot more because it is easy to transport and quick to setup. I have space for it on most camping trips even if all the family and the dog want to join 🤣 -
Taks - worth the premium over other brands?
AngryDonkey replied to Jonny_H's topic in Discussions - Scopes / Whole setups
Talked to my wife today about buying a new Tak and she asked how much it was. I said about 5000 Euro and she said, too expensive... But then I said, I will have it for the rest of my life! Just calculate how much that would be per day! Then she said, per day for the rest of your life? Me: Yes! Her: 5000 Euro! Damn she is good at maths.... -
'AllSkEye' all-sky imaging Software (Windows)
AngryDonkey replied to AngryDonkey's topic in Discussions - Software
I think the 'all sky' Mallincam is an analog camera that needs a USB screen grabber to display on a PC. I don't think this one has an ASCOM driver. -
'AllSkEye' all-sky imaging Software (Windows)
AngryDonkey replied to AngryDonkey's topic in Discussions - Software
Hello! Sorry the Mallincam is not supported by AllSkEye. Kind Regards, Mike