First attempt with CCD and stacking video

[Stu]

Following hot on the heels of my first DSLR attempts at solar imaging, here is my first go with an Altair GPCam, kindly loaned by a mysterious benefactor called Dave ????

These are the result of two .avi's taken early afternoon today with my normal kit. I used the Altair capture software and didn't not change any settings, just concentrated on exposure and focus. The seeing was pretty poor and I think only about 10 percent of frames were used.

Registax is a complete blank for me, so I fumbled through as best I could. Wavelets are another random guess currently, I've probably over done it hugely.

None the less, it is a recognisable image of the new AR which is only just peeking around the limb, still pretty small.

Any tips or links for Registax welcomed.

Not sure if the first one has uploaded so watch this space!

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EDIT First image was native focal length, second with x2.5 PowerMate, probably too much for the conditions

[Stargazer33]

Nice! I wanted to get out today but it's a bit too windy here.

Autostakkert!2 has a Solar option as I believe does PIPP.

Here's a link to a Registax 6 You Tube video about wavelets:

 

[xtreemchaos]

great shot Stu, i just fiddle with the wavelets slider untill i get what i like and then save the setting. thanks charl.

[michael.h.f.wilkinson]

Nice catch. For solar I tend to stack in AS!2 and sharpen in ImPPG. Easier than RS6

[Montana]

A great first attempt, if you want simple then use Autostakkert 2 (follow the steps 1,2, 3 that's all you have to do), then sharpen with ImPPG. 

Alexandra

[seo]

A nice first attempt.

[laudropb]

Very promising first attempt.

[Davey-T]

Coming along nicely Stu, you'll be an expert come the transit

As per Michael and Alexandra I just use AS2 and ImPPG and a final play in PS.

Dave

[Stu]

13 minutes ago, Davey-T said:

Coming along nicely Stu, you'll be an expert come the transit

As per Michael and Alexandra I just use AS2 and ImPPG and a final play in PS.

Dave

Cheers Dave, it seems a very neat little camera.

[Helen]

22 minutes ago, Davey-T said:

Coming along nicely Stu, you'll be an expert come the transit

As per Michael and Alexandra I just use AS2 and ImPPG and a final play in PS.

Dave

Looking good Stu Same processing combination for me too   

Some good processing alternatives on Mark's site too http://brierleyhillsolar.blogspot.co.uk/

Have Fun!

Helen

[David Smith]

Nice first shot. +1 for AutoStakkert and ImPPG, I process all my avi / ser files through AS!2 and ImPPG.

[Stu]

Thanks All!

Here's my reprocess attempt with AS2 and ImPPG. Still flying by the seat of my pants, but will get there. Wish I had tried this with the big AR not some piddly little thing I can hardly see!! ?

[Pete Presland]

Great start looking very good. 

[Montana]

A huge improvement

Alexandra