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Forgive me not adding/updating to the original post: But basically, after this, I captured another 16 hours of OSC data, and then another 5 hours of Ha (well L-ultimate) data. But try as I might, integrating the extra 16 hours in made no difference whatsoever. I can only conclude that the seeing was especially good for that first night. So instead, I just left it with the original 4 1/2 hours of RGB, and adding my Ha in while tweaking the contrast a bit, and apply a touch of noiseX. Because of the faint stuff, I'm posting the png in case that shows it better than the 8 bit compressed jpgs. So it's 47mb. apologies if yer on a slow connection.

ah ok, I though you were eluding to the seestar being a rebadged something or other and available from aliexpress or something. i see now a few places mentioning it. It looks like it stuffs the dwarf ii, specs wise anyway.. be interesting to see some reviews.

that's exactly what I said Olly 'if yer sensor is wonky.. yada yada' ! it's like you didn't read the last but one paragraph. 🤔 As I started the thread, it seemed appropriate that I update on progress. I found Stuart's video really helpful, which is why I built a laser rig. And it allowed me to confirm it was level afterwards. I think IF you have tilt, doing what I did is a good starting point - then go from there just in case, like me, some previous user has had a fiddle. stu

care to elaborate ? I have a friend who thought it would be a great present for the missus.

Guns now setup, collimated and loaded...

Set up for imaging iin a few hours - this is the first time Oiii* has had the big boys on the mounts. The 300PDS fits in just about... and the C925 on the other mount. Tonight I be huntin' wee swigly blobs** I'll post another picture later when the rocket launcher is ready to fire *the name of my observatory - I like a good pun 😜 **galaxies

So @Stuart1971 sent me his video on how to do in daylight with laser. And I setup to do that, but in the end - I did something even simpler. I tested before and rolling it around with the laser bouncing off it, sent the reflective dot tracing a massive eclipse. And was going to do Stuart's process of tracing out the circle, adusting it opposite the largest displacement, repeat, etc.. but I had a better idea: I just got my set of feeler guages out, and chose a 0.5mm. then I went around and adjusted the bolts so that I could just fit the petal in at the bolts all the way around - my thinking being IF it was good from the factory, that should be it - and I don't want to tighten it right up as then I've nowhere to go if its not level. So I did that, then did the rolling it around while bouncing a laser of it trick - and the dot stayed put in the same spot now through a full 360 rotation. job done. took 5 mins in the end. Obviously if yer sensor truly is wonky inside the casing this will be of limited help other than getting a starter position, but for me it was all that was required - I'd got a good deal on this asi2600 from FLO as a user return and I can only think the user had fiddled with it a lot. As I always use that on moreo wide angle stuff, and I've always had issues with some of those lenses (135mm, etc) - I'm hoping the next time I image there might be a fair emprovement! However for the next month - it's galaxy season - so the 2 mounts in Oiii have my 300pds monster on, and the C925. show yerself u tiny wee a swirly blobs I know yer out there !!!

Interesting take on it and makes a lot of sense.. Chip shortages for reversing cameras.. Yes because no one is now using rubbish sd cameras, etc. I thought the auto industry had finally realised they need to keep of with tech, but as u point out, they really haven't. Even the very latest cars, if think of the tech in terms of 'is it as good as I can see elsewhere' it's abysmal.

Well, I designed oiii to fit my largest scopes.. And tonight is first attempt with two of em..note.. That's my 300 pds.. I can fit inside it... And c925. Roof closes JUST.. I'll be imaging the same target with both which should avoid clashes... Tonight I be huntin' galaxies!! Both at 1500mm (x. 63 reducer on sct).. F4. 9 vs f6. 3..sct vs newt.. Just waiting for the sun to get low before I collimated the newt as not used in a while. M101 and M63 tonight.

be intersting what price point - with the dwarf ii getting decent reviews at 400 quid. there must be a limited market now for anything more expensive you'd think unless it really ups the quality ?

cool, yeh I started with a zero, but it would have been another 70 or 80 quid for an HQ camera and lens, vs I already had a spare asi120MC-S. But with the asi at least, it was struggling - it took it about 4 hours to create the video each day, and if you had it taking daytime shots too as I had, it just never did it. IIt would just about cope if it was only saving night shots. So I managed to get a pi4 4gb off ebay for 80 quid - which considering they are like hens teeth and there's folk selling them for double that, seemed a decent price. Also I plan to add other stuff - rain sensor, weather, yada yada - so gives it some room for expansion. I quite enjoy watching the daytime clouds etc too. Yesterday we had everything - sun, calm, 40mph winds, rain.. then even stars at night for a bit. allsky-20230412.mp4

well it's the 12th.. where's the news ? still radio silence. suppose we have to wait till some time in china which'll be midnight or tomorrow here.

if not an april fool, not a bad idea?

Here's my build 3d design of useful. This will print out with no supports. On my 1mm nozzle anycubic it takes around 3 hours. With slower printers and smaller nozzles, a lot longer. I printed in black pla as it's all I had, so then painted white to reflect sun. White PLA would be better. It has a slot in the side (Z shaped so no rain can get in) for warm air to escape, cool air coming in from the base. Use M3 inserts to mount your dome, some silicone around it, and some bags of silica for moisture. The asi120 is a tight interference fit into it, so that should provide an airtight seal, so no moisture/dew/condensation issues. For the heatsink for the pi4 I used: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07WQT1RRZ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details And it is designed around this. The pi them pushes into the base, allowing room for cables, and a wifi antenna on a 15cm usb extension. The base is again push fit, and should be left like that so some air can get in (around the hole for the power cable to exit) and circulate around before warming and exiting in the side groove. baselid.STL mainBody.STL

strangely the same request to the new AI model (v5 just released 3 weeks ago), does not do so good - or at least.. it's er.. very different, though much higher resolution. the best ever astrophotographic picture of the Flying Squirrel Nebula in the SHO hubble palette --v 5

variations on that one

the best ever astrophotographic picture of the Flying Squirrel Nebula in the SHO hubble palette I especially like the 'signature' it has put on them as those are clearly on most astrophotographs.

My mates use it for work power points, etc. And chatgpt too.

is a photo of the andromeda galaxy (I gave it the url of pic) . Create a more detailed photo with less prominent stars** - <@859533282386247691> (fast)

**a photo of the planet Earth taken with a 5000mm lens from the planet Mars. The Earth should be in the top half of the frame, with the surface of mars in the bottom foreground. The Earth should be half illuminated by the sun** - Variations by <@859533282386247691> (fast)

I think any image these days can have manipulated and photoshopped in so many ways. This takes it to a new level, but I think the take away is still more of a general don't trust anything you see unless from a trusted source, just like don't trusting anything you READ unless from a trusted source. I do think we're at a new dawn of IT - a sort of late 90S TECHNOLOGY REVOLUTION over again.. It will be interesting to see what comes out of this sort of stuff, chatgpt, etc. We are going to see the next set of billionaire startup companies in the next few years for sure.

**a photo realistic 8k image of the black hole at the centre of our galaxy** - <@859533282386247691> (Waiting to start) **an image of the Earth as observed thru an 8" newtonian telescope with a 5mm eye piece, from the surface of the Mars** - <@859533282386247691> (fast) No idea what it's up to here...

I don't think it knows what a newtonian is:

Oh, and I've signed up to the paid service for at least a month ($8 - bargain) - so have 200 pics I can generate.. so feel free to post your own suggestions and I will choose some to ask it to do. On which - it's worth trying to learn the new language of 'speaking to an AI' - though they have now passed the Turing test, it's best to be description where you have firm ideas, etc. But other than that it can pretty much do anything. you can ask for a photo, or a drawing in pencil, or a painting in the style of dali, or whatever you want. some examples so you get the idea (some of the latest from the MJ discord chat): "photorealistic short woman standing full size in long wide jeans on white background. Use a 100mm lens at F 1.2 aperture setting and ultra-detailed lighting to capture the subject" "dashboard layout for finance team, with background of the Pevensie children journeyed through the snow-covered forests of Narnia, they suddenly heard the distant sound of a hunting horn echoing through the trees. They knew that the White Witch and her army were close behind, and they needed to find a safe place to hide before they were discovered. But just as they were about to set off in search of shelter, they stumbled upon a mysterious cave hidden in the side of a steep hill. The entrance was partially concealed by a veil of icicles, but the children could hear the sound of rushing water echoing from within. With no other options, they cautiously entered the cave, hoping it would provide them with a temporary refuge from their pursuers. --ar 16:9 " "Simple and highly detailed schematic of the boolean logical function XOR with a parametrical approach, designed by mathematical rules. Monochrome, black on white background. --ar 2:3" "a pixar 3d charecter teenage boy and girl and the boy waring glasses with a sea beatch background" "This is a hyper-detailed mockup of a Liqueur glas bottle product, the Liqueur has a fresh and vibrant red colorway. he Liqueur glas bottle is set against an off white background that adds an element of playfulness to the design. The mockup has been rendered in a ray-trace style, which adds to the overall realism and depth of the image. --iw 1 --v 5 --s 750" hopefully that gives you the idea. get imagining!