This is my first image.

[northwalesparry]

This is my first attempt with my xbox cam mod, skies were cloudy and i didnt know whati was doing.

[nephilim]

Sounds about right my first go was pretty much the same

Capture 11_30_2012 10_16_29 PM.bmp That was my first attempt

, at least your up and running with it now, it takes a lot of practise and its not easy focusing, tracking & tweaking the settings all at the same time. Well done for your first go, one thing i will say is that your exposure is set to high. My second attempt with Jupiter was this

Capture 12_9_2012 7_44_02 PM.bmp its well worth keeping at it as you'll get better with each session!! Good luck!

[stem1989]

Welcome to the addiction that is astrophotography well done, clear night and a bit more post processing and you will have a lot of fun towards the end of the week! if its clear there will be some good chances to experiment with the moon.

[northwalesparry]

Welcome to the addiction that is astrophotography well done, clear night and a bit more post processing and you will have a lot of fun towards the end of the week! if its clear there will be some good chances to experiment with the moon.

what software do i use for post processing ,is there any free downloads out there.Im using sharpcap but not too sure which settingsi should be using to capture.

[nephilim]

what software do i use for post processing ,is there any free downloads out there.Im using sharpcap but not too sure which settingsi should be using to capture.

Sharpcaps the one i use and my settings for tje Jupiter pic in my last post were Resolution=320x240

Frame Rate (fps)=30.00

Colour Space / Compression=YUY2

Exposure=-4

Brightness=128

Contrast=36

Hue=9

Saturation=58

Sharpness=103

Gamma=180

WhiteBalance=6550

BacklightCompensation=0

Gain=22

I stack using Registax v6.Also free.

[todd8137]

Hi there settings will be different for dif scopes the settings will not be the same lets say ,a 80mm scope the settings will not be the same as for a 200mm scope,it's better to have a slightly dimmer image that you can lighten ,now a bright image is some times hard to get right .

try 15 frames per second 30 seems a bit much. For your webcam

pall in all it's a good I first image just play with the settings till you get it right get the gamma as low as pos

pat