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AstroExploring started following International Astronomy Show 2022
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International Astronomy Show 2022
AstroExploring replied to FLO's topic in Sponsor Announcements and Offers
Damn. Astro shows only seem to happen when I can’t go! I missed PAS because my daughter was born and for IAS it’s my wedding anniversary. Why is my family so selfish? 🤣 Hope you all have a great time, gutted I can’t go! -
AstroExploring started following Snapping unattended? , Fingers crossed this year!!! , Free Practical Astronomy Show - now March 2022 and 2 others
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Free Practical Astronomy Show - now March 2022
AstroExploring replied to Aramcheck's topic in Star Parties & Astro Events
Well I will sadly miss the event this year, really disappointed as I know a lot of people are going that I would love to meet in person, but the wife tells me the arrival of our first born will be much more exciting 🤪 -
Only a 45 minute drive for me so I am hoping for good news this year 😃
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Free Practical Astronomy Show - now March 2022
AstroExploring replied to Aramcheck's topic in Star Parties & Astro Events
Hmmm that’s 2 days before my wife is due to give birth. Can I get away with attending? 😂 -
Yes please to this! Depending on dates I’d love to do this. I’m moving house soon and will only be 45 mins away from Lucksall 😃
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Skywatcher 72ED and OVL Field Flattener
AstroExploring replied to Stuf1978's topic in Imaging - Discussion
At the time it was the only one available from Sky-Watcher and they supplied an adapter to match the thread for the 72ED. I believe they now make a dedicated one for the 72ED so that would be the one to get as unless you find an 80ED one with an adapter it won’t fit. -
All the very best, Martin. We never got chance to meet but you’ve answered lots of my stupid questions over the last few years! Thanks a bunch and have a happy retirement! Nick
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IKO - LBN487 Iris Nebula LRGB - Processing Competition Winners!
AstroExploring replied to Grant's topic in IKI Observatory
Well done all! Some great images there! -
IKO - LBN487 Iris Nebula LRGB - Processing Competition
AstroExploring replied to Grant's topic in IKI Observatory
Thanks for the amazing quality data! Really enjoyed processing this one. Here's what I did in Photoshop: Created RGB image Lots of curves/levels adjustments Made stars slightly smaller Used a few actions with the Astronomy Tools Action Set Processed Lum data separately and then blended with RGB data -
Starting out with Deep Sky Stacker
AstroExploring replied to StuartT's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
Yeah that makes sense. The compression of a JPEG probably adds too much noise, which DSS picks up as a star because the background will be very grainy. Then trying to align on the noise will be an impossible task! -
Starting out with Deep Sky Stacker
AstroExploring replied to StuartT's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
What setting did you change out of interest? Glad you got it working -
Snapping unattended?
AstroExploring replied to Newforestgimp's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
This 👆🏻 -
Starting out with Deep Sky Stacker
AstroExploring replied to StuartT's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
What setting do you have selected in the Results and Alignment tabs in the Stacking Parameters window? I made a video tutorial for DSS about 12 months ago which you hopefully find useful https://www.astroexploring.com/deepskystacker you might be able to skip to about the 7 minute mark to confirm your settings for stacking. HTH -
Snapping unattended?
AstroExploring replied to Newforestgimp's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
Depends where you’re setting up? I regularly leave my rig going while I head off to bed, I wouldn’t be able to do the hobby otherwise due to work commitments. Never had any issues. Of course I check for possible cable snags, if a meridian flip is needed etc before leaving it but my garden is pretty secure so I don’t have concerns regarding theft. -
Choosing my Next Telescope
AstroExploring replied to AstroExploring's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
Thanks for the replies so far. Just to clarify a few things: The requirement for 2 inch filters comes from wanting to upgrade to a dedicated astro cam soon. At the moment I have a couple of clip in DSLR filters, and I don't want to keep buying clip ins as I'll need to buy them again later when I get an astro cam. The mount I have is an HEQ5 (belt modded) Why a refractor? Just personal preference atm tbh. It will be my only scope so I want it to be a refractor, if it was a second scope I would look into other scope types like an RC or Newt-Mak 🙂 In terms of targets I like to capture, I'm a big nebulae fan and enjoy capturing those the most. I do like imaging galaxies too but less so at the moment (though that's probably down to the limitations of the FL of the scope). No planetary at this time, that's a whole different rig entirely 😃