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by astro1949
Tue Jun 09, 2020 3:12 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: today sun 080620
Replies: 10
Views: 672

Re: today sun 080620

yes ---3 suns in DS mode the REAL sun is the middle one --but when i change between cameras --sometimes the wrong one is centered....

thanks for all the help ...........now only waiting for clear skys.
by astro1949
Tue Jun 09, 2020 11:37 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: today sun 080620
Replies: 10
Views: 672

Re: today sun 080620

thanks Terry --
In DS mode -- i see 3 suns with the 174 ......

i was really trying to "SEE" if i could see the difference between the 3 cameras ---looks like the 178 wins........now i'm thinking about the 183 ..
by astro1949
Tue Jun 09, 2020 12:12 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: today sun 080620
Replies: 10
Views: 672

Re: today sun 080620

terry --thanks -- iknow i have alot to learn i was pressed for time and took the shot with the 174 last .....trying to figure out the relationship between MP and pixel size for best picture .........i spent too much time with the 174 trying to focus on the WRONG sun......duh .....

thx again
bob
by astro1949
Mon Jun 08, 2020 11:39 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: today sun 080620
Replies: 10
Views: 672

today sun 080620

Sun_095204__img1  174.jpg
Sun_095204__img1 174.jpg (13.57 MiB) Viewed 672 times
i was using 3 zwo cameras today trying to figure this out 178 174 224 all color..........
by astro1949
Mon Jun 08, 2020 12:37 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: June 7, 2020
Replies: 10
Views: 780

Re: June 7, 2020

wow --thanks to all -- yes it's a ZWO 178 Colour --not cooled. i have been playing with 174 CC 224C and 178C with and w/o 2x and 3x barlow -- the clouds came in early so i only had about 35 minutes -- has anybody tried the 183CC or any other suggestions...... thanks for all the Great support !! Bob
by astro1949
Mon Jun 08, 2020 12:10 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: June 7, 2020
Replies: 10
Views: 780

Re: June 7, 2020

thanks --first try --more to come ........
by astro1949
Sun Jun 07, 2020 11:25 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: June 7, 2020
Replies: 10
Views: 780

June 7, 2020

hi,
i'm just getting started with Solar work......this morning in Upstate NY........
lunt 60 PT DS asi 178 camera
by astro1949
Tue May 26, 2020 6:43 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 29.03.2020
Replies: 18
Views: 4659

Re: Sol 29.03.2020

nice picture --what scope do you have ?
bob
by astro1949
Sat Mar 04, 2017 11:54 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: To Double stack, or not to Double stack
Replies: 19
Views: 3347

Re: To Double stack, or not to Double stack

your DS filter is not good-- mine did that and I sent it back to LUNT -- it was de-contacted........
by astro1949
Mon Sep 19, 2016 12:14 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: grasshopper vs ZWO
Replies: 7
Views: 4611

Re: grasshopper vs ZWO

THANKS ALL------
by astro1949
Tue Sep 13, 2016 6:50 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: An AR + more ASI1600 trials(some surprises) on Aug 26
Replies: 12
Views: 2454

Re: An AR + more ASI1600 trials(some surprises) on Aug 26

thanks --i know i have some work to do with the software --what is the BEST for solar with the Zwo ?
bob
by astro1949
Tue Sep 13, 2016 5:08 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: An AR + more ASI1600 trials(some surprises) on Aug 26
Replies: 12
Views: 2454

Re: An AR + more ASI1600 trials(some surprises) on Aug 26

i have a new 174 MC Cooled how do you get rid of the cross hatch view on the screen with fire capture ?
you scfreen grab is very clear

thanks,
bob
by astro1949
Tue Sep 06, 2016 3:40 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: grasshopper vs ZWO
Replies: 7
Views: 4611

Re: grasshopper vs ZWO

thanks-- i thought the chip would be the major cost factor, then the housing ( zwo is machined aluminum).
by astro1949
Mon Sep 05, 2016 11:34 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: grasshopper vs ZWO
Replies: 7
Views: 4611

Re: grasshopper vs ZWO

somebody must know
by astro1949
Mon Sep 05, 2016 3:45 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: grasshopper vs ZWO
Replies: 7
Views: 4611

grasshopper vs ZWO

some ( quite a few) of the ZWO and Grasshopper 3 cameras use the same chip ( 174, 178 ***)

my question is - the price seems to be approx: 2:1 give or take a few $ why ???

thanks,
bob
by astro1949
Sun Sep 04, 2016 10:47 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: ZWO ASI1600MM Cool on Double-stacked Lunt L60
Replies: 5
Views: 1896

Re: ZWO ASI1600MM Cool on Double-stacked Lunt L60

wow--- i have decided on the 174 MC-C......but the 1600 looks great
by astro1949
Sun Sep 04, 2016 10:44 pm
Forum: Great American Solar Eclipse August 21 2017
Topic: Advice on an imaging setup for the Solar Eclipse 2017
Replies: 12
Views: 12040

Re: Advice on an imaging setup for the Solar Eclipse 2017

the Canon was about $1100.00 it's one of the "L" series ( canon's pro Line).
i use it for daytime photos all the time, just happens to be a good lense for sunset's .......

bob
by astro1949
Sat Sep 03, 2016 10:39 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Full disk with Lunt50tha
Replies: 4
Views: 1055

Re: Full disk with Lunt50tha

very nice i have th lunt 60 and trying to decide on camera .....
by astro1949
Sat Sep 03, 2016 7:54 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Full disk with Lunt50tha
Replies: 4
Views: 1055

Re: Full disk with Lunt50tha

what camer ?? great shot :hamster:
by astro1949
Fri Sep 02, 2016 9:53 pm
Forum: Great American Solar Eclipse August 21 2017
Topic: Advice on an imaging setup for the Solar Eclipse 2017
Replies: 12
Views: 12040

Re: Advice on an imaging setup for the Solar Eclipse 2017

where in SC ? i use a canon 400mm lens on a MK5d-II no filters fo the total part --- in fact, i can shoot straight into Sun with no filters --my 70-200 and 100-400mm lenses have no reflections.

good luck
bob
by astro1949
Mon Aug 29, 2016 1:52 pm
Forum: Great American Solar Eclipse August 21 2017
Topic: Ready, Set, Go!
Replies: 7
Views: 6208

Re: Ready, Set, Go!

ok---thinking about Jackson Hole Wy......i'll use my canon 100-400 --just need a filter ---good luck !!
by astro1949
Mon Aug 29, 2016 12:31 pm
Forum: Great American Solar Eclipse August 21 2017
Topic: Ready, Set, Go!
Replies: 7
Views: 6208

Re: Ready, Set, Go!

where will you watch from ?
what filter did you use........i'm starting to get ready
bob
by astro1949
Fri Aug 26, 2016 8:38 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 2 full disks with a ZWO ASI1600MM camera
Replies: 9
Views: 2149

Re: 2 full disks with a ZWO ASI1600MM camera

well -- i'll need to do the math. i have a lunt 60PT DS a 3x BIG Barlow ( Televue) i think it will do full disk w/o barlow and closeup with Barlow.....like i said, have not had time to do math for the 174/120/1600. all i have now is a DSI-III and a Celestron Neximage 5MP ( not near the frame rate ne...
by astro1949
Fri Aug 26, 2016 12:42 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 2 full disks with a ZWO ASI1600MM camera
Replies: 9
Views: 2149

Re: 2 full disks with a ZWO ASI1600MM camera

thanks Lou You say the 174 over the 1600 (?) why did you get the 1600 ?
i was thinking the 1600 would give me good solar Ha ( lunt 60 DS) and i could use for deep sky with my SV 80mm and 102mm
i also have a 14" SCT

bob
by astro1949
Fri Aug 26, 2016 12:29 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: First full disk with ASI120mm-s and Lunt50th
Replies: 4
Views: 1017

Re: First full disk with ASI120mm-s and Lunt50th

very nice still looking for a csamera for my lunt 60 DS
by astro1949
Thu Aug 25, 2016 1:14 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 2 full disks with a ZWO ASI1600MM camera
Replies: 9
Views: 2149

Re: 2 full disks with a ZWO ASI1600MM camera

wow those are great !!
I have been looking at the 1600 vs the 174......any comments ?
is your 1600 the cooled version ? do you or have you used the 174 ?

thanks,
bob
by astro1949
Sat Aug 20, 2016 11:59 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: help needed with Lunt 60mm PT DS im new to this
Replies: 28
Views: 5058

Re: help needed with Lunt 60mm PT DS im new to this

looking at ZWO 174 and ( Maybe) 1600 cooled
by astro1949
Fri Aug 19, 2016 12:07 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: help needed with Lunt 60mm PT DS im new to this
Replies: 28
Views: 5058

Re: help needed with Lunt 60mm PT DS im new to this

got the 50mm back today repaired, cleaned and ready to go......
some sun and clouds -- ds filter works.......

now i need a new camera
by astro1949
Sun Aug 14, 2016 10:49 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Lundt 35
Replies: 3
Views: 747

Re: Lundt 35

1) is the sun sharp with Eyepiece ? 2) is neximage sharp on planet/moon with other scope ? i have a lunt 60 and the neximage 5MP is not a great camera for the sun. seems to be slow on fps and not enough dynamic range. jupiter was pretty good -- see my post on Lunt 60 DS need help bob brannon good lu...
by astro1949
Fri Aug 12, 2016 8:18 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: help needed with Lunt 60mm PT DS im new to this
Replies: 28
Views: 5058

Re: help needed with Lunt 60mm PT DS im new to this

so now I need a new CAMERA !!
ZWO (?)
by astro1949
Fri Aug 12, 2016 1:43 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: help needed with Lunt 60mm PT DS im new to this
Replies: 28
Views: 5058

Re: help needed with Lunt 60mm PT DS im new to this

My DS filter was decontacted--must have happend in shipping to OPT or opt-to-me.........
i hope to get it next week. i'll try it asap and report.
by astro1949
Wed Jul 20, 2016 2:38 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: help needed with Lunt 60mm PT DS im new to this
Replies: 28
Views: 5058

Re: help needed with Lunt 60mm PT DS im new to this

My LS50F will arrive at Lunt thursday.
they think the Etalon is Decontacted....
im sure all will end well and I'll be using DS soon with success

thanks for all the posts and help.
by astro1949
Mon Jul 18, 2016 10:56 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: help needed with Lunt 60mm PT DS im new to this
Replies: 28
Views: 5058

Re: help needed with Lunt 60mm PT DS im new to this

thanks Bill, stu and Pedro ---
hopefully LUNT will get back to me today -- i have been working with then for about 1 month...
bob
by astro1949
Sun Jul 17, 2016 10:39 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: help needed with Lunt 60mm PT DS im new to this
Replies: 28
Views: 5058

Re: help needed with Lunt 60mm PT DS im new to this

tried again today Single stack - tune/focus --CAREFULLY added DS --
i also found if i rotate the DS unit -- the smeared image rotates....

these were taken with a Meade DSI III mono....

comments ?
by astro1949
Thu Jul 14, 2016 11:35 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: help needed with Lunt 60mm PT DS im new to this
Replies: 28
Views: 5058

Re: help needed with Lunt 60mm PT DS im new to this

i thought of Ghost --- when i tilt, the reflex images move across the field of view. i turn the wheel about 3 or 4 1/8 turns ( or so) and the ghost are gone i did try on of the others, but i had to slew the scope quite a bit from SS mode---just checking the dumb stuff my operation the last few tries...
by astro1949
Thu Jul 14, 2016 5:53 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: help needed with Lunt 60mm PT DS im new to this
Replies: 28
Views: 5058

Re: help needed with Lunt 60mm PT DS im new to this

thanks for all the Help---
just so you all know i can focus a telescope -this is a shot of Jupiter at 16:06 in full sun
telescope is 102mm SV Planet killer Celstron Nextimage 5mp

i'll be very happy when Lunt gets back to me.
by astro1949
Thu Jul 14, 2016 2:32 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: help needed with Lunt 60mm PT DS im new to this
Replies: 28
Views: 5058

Re: help needed with Lunt 60mm PT DS im new to this

thank You !
i'M excited to see what a functioning DS can do

bob
by astro1949
Thu Jul 14, 2016 10:48 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: help needed with Lunt 60mm PT DS im new to this
Replies: 28
Views: 5058

Re: help needed with Lunt 60mm PT DS im new to this

thanks,
i have sent these and others to Lunt.

i will press them to help me now that we know the blue filter ( taht had some issues in other scopes) was not an issue with my scope.

bob
by astro1949
Thu Jul 14, 2016 12:09 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: help needed with Lunt 60mm PT DS im new to this
Replies: 28
Views: 5058

Re: help needed with Lunt 60mm PT DS im new to this

sun ds0006 11-34-31.tiff
sun0029 11-04-33.tiff
sun0001 11-00-21.tiff
first is DS next two are single stack images
by astro1949
Wed Jul 13, 2016 10:21 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: help needed with Lunt 60mm PT DS im new to this
Replies: 28
Views: 5058

Re: help needed with Lunt 60mm PT DS im new to this

thanks, i am trying to get decent pics of ss vs ds but the clouds have been an issue every time i have the time to try it. I know a Picture is worth 1000 words. just wondered if someone had come across this and it was a simple operator error. i have been in contact with Lunt-- they sent me the "...
by astro1949
Wed Jul 13, 2016 2:19 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: help needed with Lunt 60mm PT DS im new to this
Replies: 28
Views: 5058

help needed with Lunt 60mm PT DS im new to this

when i use my lunt 60 PT SS the sun "POPS" with detail ! when i DS with the 50mm TT i see very little detail (?) the image is very dim -- its very hard to focus -- only 3/4 of the full disk is in-focus around the edge. i try to use a Celstron Neximage 5MP camera -- problem is exposure time...