First time using Registax with Coronado PST

[thenews24]

Hi all,

Today was my first time using RegiStax 6 with some of my AVI files observed today.

I'm new to the software so bare with me.

Equipment used:

-Coronado PST (stock)

-Orion StatShoot Color Imaging Camera IV ( I know monochrome would be best for the PST, but haven't saved up enough for a decent CCD yet, would like to get the DMK41)

-Meade DSM mount (its a horrible tracker so I can usualy only gather arounf 150 -200 frames before there is too much movement out of fov)

-CEMAX Barlow 2x

For a low budget setup like I have, I'm still impressed with the quality of the 40mm pst.

Can't wait to get all the parts for a stage 1 mod!

Thanks for vieiwing.

[Bizibilder]

That is an exellent first image. As a helpful (I hope) hint try using Registax 5 as it is easier to use and copes with "drifting" far better than R6 does - Quite a few folk complain of the "crazy paving" effect when using R6 - you will know what that means when you see it!!

[Photosbykev]

Nice first image:) it is worth playing with alternative stacking programmes as Roger commented, they can make a lot of difference.

[thenews24]

Thanks for the advice, I'll prolly check out registax 5 today.

[iwatkins]

Nice first go

Also try AutoStakkert, I use it for all my solar stacking, it's quick too: http://www.astrokraai.nl/autostakkert.php

Cheers

Ian

[thenews24]

That is an exellent first image. As a helpful (I hope) hint try using Registax 5 as it is easier to use and copes with "drifting" far better than R6 does - Quite a few folk complain of the "crazy paving" effect when using R6 - you will know what that means when you see it!!

Great advice, I used RegStax 5 and 6 just now on the same avi file to compare. 5 did work a lot better, with all the drift I'm having.

RegiStax 5

RegiStax 6