LDW1 Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 On 19/04/2024 at 06:21, Neil H said: Hi I want to ask a question but don't know we're to ask it so I hope you don't mind me asking here , when I use my seestar most of the time I get messages like "stack failed star trails so binned" or not enough stars , any ideas why I get these ? Kind regards Neil I get those messages when skies are a bit hazy or there is a bit of a breeze blowing from certain directions. But unless your skys are constantly like that you shouldn't get those messages ' most of the time ' ! You do get some good times though, right ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Lister Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 53 minutes ago, LDW1 said: On 19/04/2024 at 11:21, Neil H said: Hi I want to ask a question but don't know we're to ask it so I hope you don't mind me asking here , when I use my seestar most of the time I get messages like "stack failed star trails so binned" or not enough stars , any ideas why I get these ? Kind regards Neil I get those messages when skies are a bit hazy or there is a bit of a breeze blowing from certain directions. But unless your skys are constantly like that you shouldn't get those messages ' most of the time ' ! You do get some good times though, right ? A couple of nights ago, I found that I was getting too many discarded frames, and found that these reduced if I hit the "AF" button. This sharpened up the focus, very slightly, but dropped the rate of discarded frames. Last night, my display had worked fine for 7 minutes on comet C/2023 A3, and then kept giving me the "Too few stars..." message; the clouds had rolled into that part of the sky. Geoff 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterCPC Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 Can anyone recommend a portable power bank that will actually charge the Seestar when it's in use - loads will not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cimh Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 9 minutes ago, PeterCPC said: Can anyone recommend a portable power bank that will actually charge the Seestar when it's in use - loads will not. I am using a goji g6p20bk21c - works perfectly keeps the seestar at 100% charge with dew heater on for hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroKeith Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 13 minutes ago, PeterCPC said: Can anyone recommend a portable power bank that will actually charge the Seestar when it's in use - loads will not. Look for one that has a USB C PD output. The supplied Seestar cables won't work as you will need a full USB C to USB C cable (power & data) This will allow the Seestar to draw maximum current at 12 Volts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterCPC Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 1 hour ago, cimh said: I am using a goji g6p20bk21c - works perfectly keeps the seestar at 100% charge with dew heater on for hours. I cannot find one of those anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterCPC Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 1 hour ago, AstroKeith said: Look for one that has a USB C PD output. The supplied Seestar cables won't work as you will need a full USB C to USB C cable (power & data) This will allow the Seestar to draw maximum current at 12 Volts. I don't understand any of that - I was looking for a make/model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroKeith Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 'PD' means that the device and power supply have an initial exchange to agree what voltage and current is needed, or available. In the old days USB meant 5 volts, but with USB C PD it can be a number of voltages, including up to 20V to power laptops. The Seestar supports PD and if plugged into a suitable supply will draw 12 volts and charge at twice the speed of a 5V supply. This is important if the Seestar is being used at the same time, as a 5V supply won't have much left to charge the battery. If you search for Power banks, look for those that state USB C PD. Personally I would only ever buy a good brand lithium pack. Check out Anker. As for a specific model, that depends on your budget and how long you want to run the Seestar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cimh Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 3 hours ago, PeterCPC said: I cannot find one of those anywhere. I think this is it if you look in the specs. I use the supplied usb cable and it works fine https://www.currys.co.uk/products/goji-20000-mah-portable-power-bank-black-10237929.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterCPC Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 14 hours ago, cimh said: I think this is it if you look in the specs. I use the supplied usb cable and it works fine https://www.currys.co.uk/products/goji-20000-mah-portable-power-bank-black-10237929.html Yes I found that but it is only available to collect from some stores - none near me. They won't post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elp Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 Further SS development touched upon at the end of this video: 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDW1 Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 (edited) A few more for my Stars Album Edited April 25 by LDW1 reduce photo size 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glafnazur Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 3 hours ago, LDW1 said: A few more for my Stars Album I love your star images 👍 Not many people image individual stars, please keep them coming. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDW1 Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 5 hours ago, glafnazur said: I love your star images 👍 Not many people image individual stars, please keep them coming. And there are a lot of them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDW1 Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 (edited) The Deep Sky Stack feature built into the SS is a great little utility, its enjoyable just to play around with, this is one from last nite that I stacked with it today. I am not sure if I can do a before / after, I will give it a look but I have a couple of things to do first. Edited April 25 by LDW1 reduce photo size 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squipper Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 Taken before the clouds took over 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M40 Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 2 hours ago, squipper said: Taken before the clouds took over Nice target 👌 added to my getting longer all the time list of targets 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squipper Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 Cat's Eye / Croc's eye 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterCPC Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 Re Power bank - this one seems to work fine - Anker Slim Power Bank USB-C Portable Charger 20000mAh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCD-Freak Posted April 29 Share Posted April 29 I just don't like the field rotation of an Alt-Az mount so if ZWO would update the firmware / software to support operation in equatorial mode and offer an EQ wedge option I would probably buy one to play with while my regular imaging setup is running. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicoscy Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 Hi Jon, Apparently you can mount the Seestar on a regular wedge and trick it to "polar align". Many are doing this, but I prefer the simplicity of Alt Az. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDW1 Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 2 hours ago, nicoscy said: Hi Jon, Apparently you can mount the Seestar on a regular wedge and trick it to "polar align". Many are doing this, but I prefer the simplicity of Alt Az. They are but it limits your field of view below a certain horizotal position, considerably, it might restrict access to many objects in say Scorpius and Sagittarius, maybe ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicoscy Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 Agree 100% - but it's something that one can use temporarily. I do believe ZWO will address this at some point. While I am lazy to do the existing "PA" routine or PA in general with EQ mounts, it's actually not a challenge, so ZWO can't exactly claim that this is an advanced feature Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDW1 Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 10 minutes ago, nicoscy said: Agree 100% - but it's something that one can use temporarily. I do believe ZWO will address this at some point. While I am lazy to do the existing "PA" routine or PA in general with EQ mounts, it's actually not a challenge, so ZWO can't exactly claim that this is an advanced feature Decades ago I had an EQ mount or two, I didn't like the contortionist actions / attitudes that I had to do, I vowed never again, lol. I am sure the automated SS would have its problems as well, some how and for very little gain, in the end ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicoscy Posted April 30 Share Posted April 30 For visual EQ can be a pain indeed! For what the Seestar offers as is, I am really happy with it. Especially setting it up outside, going inside and grabbing ipad and cat, resting on couch and enjoying some EAA 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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