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by Ibbo
Mon Jul 16, 2018 11:25 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 15-7-2018 Ha
Replies: 7
Views: 1234

Re: Sol 15-7-2018 Ha

Thanks guys I use the histogram to set the exposure for the disc and have it just about 5/8 its usually set at 20 ms with a touch of gain to keep the frame rate up arround 58 on the desktop pc. For the proms i increase the gain so the disc is just gone past overexposed and layer them in in PS. it al...
by Ibbo
Mon Jul 16, 2018 2:00 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 15-7-2018 Ha
Replies: 7
Views: 1234

Sol 15-7-2018 Ha

60mm Lunt Double stacked with 60mm Coronado and PGR Chameleon cam

seeing was fairly goo for a change
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by Ibbo
Wed Jul 11, 2018 12:49 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 8-7-2018 Ha
Replies: 5
Views: 989

Re: Sol 8-7-2018 Ha

Thanks Peter,Alexandra and Eric.

Todays ser files are destined for the bin i think the seeing was so poor.
by Ibbo
Mon Jul 09, 2018 5:53 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 8-7-2018 Ha
Replies: 5
Views: 989

Sol 8-7-2018 Ha

Lunt 60mm D/S Chameleon cam



Looks like there is something coming onto the disc

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by Ibbo
Sat Jul 07, 2018 5:31 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 4-7-2018 Ha
Replies: 8
Views: 1503

Re: Sol 4-7-2018 Ha

Thats a great idea thanks to both of you.
by Ibbo
Sat Jul 07, 2018 5:06 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sun from 30th June and Noctilucent clouds
Replies: 17
Views: 3002

Re: Sun from 30th June and Noctilucent clouds

Very nice Alexandra.

seen a couple of NLC displays this year but the street lamps have spoiled the shots.
by Ibbo
Sat Jul 07, 2018 12:49 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 6-7-2018 Ha
Replies: 3
Views: 674

Re: Sol 6-7-2018 Ha

Thanks Eric.
I'm out with the planetarium tomorrow so maybe miss the clear morning.

Pollen is also an issue as well.
by Ibbo
Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:35 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 6-7-2018 Ha
Replies: 3
Views: 674

Sol 6-7-2018 Ha

Lunt 60mm with D/S Blackfly cam

Fighting clouds,haze and a washing line full of bedding.
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by Ibbo
Fri Jul 06, 2018 3:04 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 4-7-2018 Ha
Replies: 8
Views: 1503

Re: Sol 4-7-2018 Ha

These look pretty spectacular to me :bow you may not have 5m long arms but you do have a wife :) Alexandra Yes I do and helen loves to help where she can but she is a bit height restricted and struggles to reach the front etalon - steps are an option but she is very unsteady with her knees. I am go...
by Ibbo
Thu Jul 05, 2018 11:13 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: SUN 20180703 animated gif
Replies: 17
Views: 2727

Re: SUN 20180703 animated gif

Vry nice indeed
by Ibbo
Thu Jul 05, 2018 11:10 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 4-7-2018 Ha
Replies: 8
Views: 1503

Re: Sol 4-7-2018 Ha

Thanks David.
its frustrating having a fast camera but cannot get it to run at full tilt.
by Ibbo
Thu Jul 05, 2018 11:09 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol from the 4th of July 2018.
Replies: 7
Views: 1251

Re: Sol from the 4th of July 2018.

Good discs Eric
by Ibbo
Thu Jul 05, 2018 10:52 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 5-7-2018 Ha
Replies: 2
Views: 628

Sol 5-7-2018 Ha

Lunt 60mm D/S Chameleon cam.
Not much happening on the disc but some nice proms
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by Ibbo
Thu Jul 05, 2018 1:10 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 4-7-2018 Ha
Replies: 8
Views: 1503

Sol 4-7-2018 Ha

Lunt 60mm D/S Chameleon cam Grabbed Helens lappy today after reloading the software etc we are up and running, but limited to 37fps and about 450 frames before the buffering kicks in so each ser is limited to 500 frames.My Dell work lappy has a USB 3 card in it ( I forgot and is about the same so if...
by Ibbo
Tue Jul 03, 2018 4:43 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 29-6-2018 Ha
Replies: 9
Views: 1337

Re: Sol 29-6-2018 Ha

Thanks Alexandra.

I did my grubby mitts on her lappy only to find that the Win 10 updates had removed the bluetooth doggle for the mount and that Genika would not run.

Went back to my lappy @ 11fps
by Ibbo
Sun Jul 01, 2018 4:12 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 30-6-2018 Ha
Replies: 4
Views: 762

Re: Sol 30-6-2018 Ha

Thanks Eric.
The prom shot was a lucky one as the others I tried later did not come out so well.
by Ibbo
Sun Jul 01, 2018 4:04 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Today's SUN (20180701) + animated gif
Replies: 13
Views: 2025

Re: Today's SUN (20180701) + animated gif

Good grab through a small window of cloud.
by Ibbo
Sun Jul 01, 2018 4:01 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 29-6-2018 Ha
Replies: 9
Views: 1337

Re: Sol 29-6-2018 Ha

Thanks Eric , but I feel the need for speed.
by Ibbo
Sat Jun 30, 2018 9:57 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Today's H-alpha SUN (20180630)
Replies: 6
Views: 1199

Re: Today's H-alpha SUN (20180630)

Good images pedro
by Ibbo
Sat Jun 30, 2018 9:54 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Saturday Sun 30th June
Replies: 7
Views: 1422

Re: Saturday Sun 30th June

Nicely done Stu, the atmosphere was a bit active this afters as well
by Ibbo
Sat Jun 30, 2018 9:25 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 30-6-2018 Ha
Replies: 4
Views: 762

Sol 30-6-2018 Ha

60mm Lunt Double stacked with 60mm Coronado and PGR Chameleon cam


Arrrrgggghhh the NR's are back
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and an overcooked one to show the faint prom
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by Ibbo
Sat Jun 30, 2018 8:34 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 29-6-2018 Ha
Replies: 9
Views: 1337

Re: Sol 29-6-2018 Ha

Thanks franco
by Ibbo
Sat Jun 30, 2018 4:44 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 29-6-2018 Ha
Replies: 9
Views: 1337

Re: Sol 29-6-2018 Ha

Thanks mark
I should have not mentioned the NR's as they are there again today slight but there :evil:
by Ibbo
Fri Jun 29, 2018 10:22 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: First light with C8 Edge scope.
Replies: 11
Views: 1929

Re: First light with C8 Edge scope.

Looks a nice setup and you should be well set for an increase in surface activity.
by Ibbo
Fri Jun 29, 2018 10:18 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: AR, prom, and filaprom from June 29
Replies: 4
Views: 923

Re: AR, prom, and filaprom from June 29

Good looking images
by Ibbo
Fri Jun 29, 2018 9:59 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 29-6-2018 Ha
Replies: 9
Views: 1337

Sol 29-6-2018 Ha

60mm Lunt Double stacked with 60mm Coronado and PGR Chameleon cam Today we had more progress No NR's with the Chameleon cam. Now need to prise the lappy out of wifes hands or get one with better speed for me. 11fps is a bit slow. 29-6-2018-16-17-mono.png 29-6-2018-16-17-fc.png 29-6-2018-16-17-invert...
by Ibbo
Fri Jun 29, 2018 12:14 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 28-6-2018 Ha
Replies: 3
Views: 715

Re: Sol 28-6-2018 Ha

Thanks Mark and Aleaxandra.

Yes they are much better at the moment, must resist further fiddling.
by Ibbo
Thu Jun 28, 2018 9:45 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 28-6-2018 Ha
Replies: 3
Views: 715

Sol 28-6-2018 Ha

60mm Lunt Double stacked with 60mm Coronado and PGR Blackfly cam
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by Ibbo
Thu Jun 28, 2018 5:21 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 27-6-2018 ha
Replies: 6
Views: 1063

Re: Sol 27-6-2018 ha

Thanks Eric
by Ibbo
Thu Jun 28, 2018 12:17 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 27-6-2018 ha
Replies: 6
Views: 1063

Re: Sol 27-6-2018 ha

Thanks Mark , Stu and Alexandra.

Yes it is a bit more even as I have been fiddling again :lol:
by Ibbo
Wed Jun 27, 2018 9:37 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 27-6-2018 ha
Replies: 6
Views: 1063

Sol 27-6-2018 ha

60mm Lunt Double stacked with 60mm Coronado and PGR Blackfly cam
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I also did a 7 pane mosaic with the powermate

https://flic.kr/p/27dqY2T

https://flic.kr/p/27dqYwF

https://flic.kr/p/LsmqcN
by Ibbo
Fri Jun 15, 2018 2:11 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 14-6-2018 ha
Replies: 4
Views: 954

Re: Sol 14-6-2018 ha

Thanks Franco & Alexandra
by Ibbo
Thu Jun 14, 2018 10:37 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 14-6-2018 ha
Replies: 4
Views: 954

Sol 14-6-2018 ha

60mm Lunt Double stacked with 60mm Coronado and PGR Blackfly cam
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by Ibbo
Tue May 29, 2018 11:59 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 29-5-2018 Ha
Replies: 4
Views: 895

Re: Sol 29-5-2018 Ha

Thansk Franco
by Ibbo
Tue May 29, 2018 9:29 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 29-5-2018 Ha
Replies: 4
Views: 895

Sol 29-5-2018 Ha

60mm Lunt Double stacked with 60mm Coronado and PGR Blackfly cam
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by Ibbo
Tue May 29, 2018 12:32 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: AR2712 entertains on May 27
Replies: 6
Views: 1290

Re: AR2712 entertains on May 27

Good shots Lou
by Ibbo
Tue May 29, 2018 12:23 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol from the 28th of May 2018.
Replies: 9
Views: 1698

Re: Sol from the 28th of May 2018.

Nice collection of images Eric
by Ibbo
Tue May 29, 2018 12:22 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Solar activity 27 May
Replies: 6
Views: 1082

Re: Solar activity 27 May

Nicely done Bruce
by Ibbo
Tue May 29, 2018 12:21 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 28-5-2018 Ha
Replies: 5
Views: 1013

Re: Sol 28-5-2018 Ha

Thanks Eric & Derek
by Ibbo
Mon May 28, 2018 10:25 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 28-5-2018 Ha
Replies: 5
Views: 1013

Sol 28-5-2018 Ha

Conditions not good to start with so out with the blackfly and it nailed first ser file out . Lunt 60mm D/S Added the x2.5 powermate as conditions improved 28-5-2018-16.59-mono.png 28-5-2018-16.59-fc.png 28-5-2018-17-15-prom-2.png 28-5-2018-17-15-prom-3.png 28-5-2018-17-15-prom-4.png 28-5-2018-17-15...
by Ibbo
Sun May 27, 2018 12:55 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 22-5-2018 Ha
Replies: 15
Views: 2428

Re: Sol 22-5-2018 Ha

allhoest wrote: Sun May 27, 2018 9:41 am I wish you would have used a barlow to capture the prom. It looks to be liked to an eruptive event.
CS
Alex
Sorry Alex the NR's are too bad with the powermate
by Ibbo
Thu May 24, 2018 1:10 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 22-5-2018 Ha
Replies: 15
Views: 2428

Re: Sol 22-5-2018 Ha

Thanks Alexandra
by Ibbo
Wed May 23, 2018 11:51 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sun in Hydrogen Alpha- May 23rd
Replies: 9
Views: 1375

Re: Sun in Hydrogen Alpha- May 23rd

Lovely stuff Stu
by Ibbo
Wed May 23, 2018 7:00 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 22-5-2018 Ha
Replies: 15
Views: 2428

Re: Sol 22-5-2018 Ha

Thanks Eric
by Ibbo
Wed May 23, 2018 6:53 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 22-5-2018 Ha
Replies: 15
Views: 2428

Re: Sol 22-5-2018 Ha

Bruce I have an 8"SCT as well.
Being lghter than the C11 t helps when the shouler is playing up.

The 8" is also better if the seeing s not up to scratch.
by Ibbo
Wed May 23, 2018 2:00 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 22-5-2018 Ha
Replies: 15
Views: 2428

Re: Sol 22-5-2018 Ha

Thanks Bruce & Stu

Its a C11 Bruce and the Chameleon cam
by Ibbo
Wed May 23, 2018 12:27 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 22-5-2018 Ha
Replies: 15
Views: 2428

Re: Sol 22-5-2018 Ha

Cheers Mark
by Ibbo
Tue May 22, 2018 9:47 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 22-5-2018 Ha
Replies: 15
Views: 2428

Re: Sol 25-5-2018 Ha

rsfoto wrote: Tue May 22, 2018 9:34 pm Hi

Great Sun image ¿ from the future ? :lol: :lol: :lol: May 25 2018 :lol: :lol: :lol:

Great Saturn image :bow
I will try and edit it

I'm tired did an all nighter last night and the night before and the night before.
I'm getting too old for this ****


I editted it :hamster:
by Ibbo
Tue May 22, 2018 9:45 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: SM40 FD 22/5/2018
Replies: 8
Views: 1409

Re: SM40 FD 22/5/2018

Nice disk
by Ibbo
Tue May 22, 2018 9:28 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 22-5-2018 Ha
Replies: 15
Views: 2428

Sol 22-5-2018 Ha

60mm Lunt Double stacked with 60mm Coronado and PGR Chameleon cam 2018-05-22_T_16-00-30-mono.png full res here https://astrob.in/full/348143/0/?nc=Ibbo&real= 2018-05-22_T_16-00-30-fc.png https://astrob.in/full/348141/0/?nc=Ibbo&real= a bit more reflected light 2018-05-22_T_03-41-45-b.png