Altocumulus

*coughs*

Interesting. I have a similarly noisy sensor on my 120MC.

A recent image....A lot of my dots don't move :D. Even as low as 5 seconds I seem plagued with the little pests. Gain, I have as low as 20 to try and get rid of them...

Many of my images have vertical lines, too. Perhaps I need to improve my focus, but I'm close to throwing this camera in the nearest bin!

p.s. I'm also using AllSkEye software - but the bad pixel mapping is befuddling me!

I invested in a Lunt PC Controller because I sit comfortably indoors while it all happens outside

If it has clearance then should be ok.

Otherwise it'll be a simple loosen of that clamshell and turn of the ota. Good luck - I'm still waiting on calmer weather, with a bit more warmth!

8 hours ago, JamesF said:

The ASI cameras have a completely different interface from the Altair ones, so I don't see an obvious reason to assume they'd work.

James

There is a separate settings section in the list of adjustments in AllSkEye for both ZWO and Altair cameras. It's best to check with Mike, though, on his site.

Is that the 'best' way round? It might be a bit awkward adjusting the tuner if it's facing downwards....

Have you asked Mike at AllSkEye?

Nice socks!

It should have been snowing yesterday! Pfft....

The things we do!

Worth it though! Way too windy here now and unlikely to improve muchly next few days. Mind the BBC forecast promised tons of snow and wind, and we're still waiting....

Rolls Royce quality! Or would that Pentax one be a Porsche

Bookmarked for reference.

Thank you...

Very fine stitching, can't see any

Wishing you well.

That Skywatcher Solarquest looks interesting......But you've already got an EQ6

Sweet.

My 120MM died on me yesterday, so I'm on the lookout for a replacement.....

Wow!

I like the first one - has an eerie quality to it....

Late to this thread - but will add my thumbsup to the software.... 👍

Something's brewing at last. The good news is this new cycle will peak in 2025....

Merry Christmas all....

Loverly! At this time of year the sun's barely a hand's width above the horizon. Roll on Spring.

Merry Christmas all.....

On 22/12/2019 at 13:04, Gina said:

PC ATX PSUs go up to 30A or more @ 12 v.

Thanks Gina - but one of those wouldn't fit inside my 'little' cam box

Nice!

As per the Title!

Ok, I've managed to cobble something up that works, though not without its issues.

I chose to place the cam on a tripod 30 metres away from the house. An ethernet cable takes the data back to a router near the house. It gives a sensible alternative to active USB cable, but I had to place the PC at the cam end.

The cam is run by a 5V 2A PC Stick, but I also have a 12V heat band to keep the you know what off!

There's a heathrobinson setup with the power supply - RCD protected mains cable runs to a waterproof junction box where there is a double socket. One socket has a phone charger attached for the PC, the other has a 12V adapter from something long gone. :eeks:

It works, but it's unsatisfactory and I'm looking ahead to a MarkII perhaps in the quieter Summer months.

Now we no longer have the benefit of a Tandy / Maplin here in the UK, can anyone offer a sensible solution to the need for a mains to DC converter that will satisfy both 5V and 12V output. Is such a thing available as a single unit, or is it a case of 240>>12V and another for the 12V>>5V.

One disadvantage of being environmentally aware during the last 30 years is the desire to grow trees! 30 metres gets me away from the house and the trees.

Warmly Geoff

Nice!

At least you can get something - up here that big ball's too low down on the horizon - when it's not cloudy shy!