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by Ewan
Thu Jul 19, 2018 4:03 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Solar granulation and Ha 15th July
Replies: 12
Views: 2055

Re: Solar granulation and Ha 15th July

The WL shots came out very clean Stu, I must try my Ha 7nm with the SCT now ;-) , 60 seconds is a long time for a capture though, won't you end up with a lot of frames that have movement thus reducing the amount of best 'the same detail' frames to stack Stu ? just a thought. I have found that you do...
by Ewan
Thu Jul 19, 2018 3:59 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Trying Astra Image for Solar Images
Replies: 9
Views: 1729

Re: Trying Astra Image for Solar Images

Excellent set there Ronnie
by Ewan
Thu Jul 19, 2018 3:58 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Who said there is no activity? (T250 + Ha)
Replies: 9
Views: 1613

Re: Who said there is no activity? (T250 + Ha)

Very nice captures you achieved there. Is that the remainder of AR2713 just leaving us ?
by Ewan
Wed Jul 18, 2018 4:28 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 15-07-2018 Daystar Quark very good seeing
Replies: 14
Views: 2376

Re: 15-07-2018 Daystar Quark very good seeing

Thank you for the kind comments members. There wasn't any clouds or that annoying very fine haze to disturb or ruin the image, truly amazing day. The preview image was great to watch as it snapped in / out of sharp images, captured a lot of this area over recent days as others did now fingers crosse...
by Ewan
Tue Jul 17, 2018 6:20 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 15-07-2018 Daystar Quark very good seeing
Replies: 14
Views: 2376

Re: 15-07-2018 Daystar Quark very good seeing

Thanks Eroel, not bad for one of the smaller apertures used for Hi Res, very lucky with the conditions meant I could use a longer 8Ms exp for these therefore less Gain.
by Ewan
Tue Jul 17, 2018 2:40 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 15-07-2018 Daystar Quark very good seeing
Replies: 14
Views: 2376

15-07-2018 Daystar Quark very good seeing

15-07-2018 AR2713 returning, managed to grab this little gem the other day.
The best seeing I have had period & the small details captured attest to this I feel.

My usual 152mm rig did the deed.
Fingers crossed for more regions like this :D
Atb
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by Ewan
Thu Jun 28, 2018 5:46 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 26-06-2018 Daystar Quark captures
Replies: 6
Views: 1222

Re: 26-06-2018 Daystar Quark captures

Thanks for the feedback guys, it's been a nice couple of weeks so far, praying for a new spot to appear for the weekend ;-)
by Ewan
Wed Jun 27, 2018 5:43 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 26-06-2018 Daystar Quark captures
Replies: 6
Views: 1222

26-06-2018 Daystar Quark captures

Not posted for a while mainly due to weather & lack of activity, doing the house up doesn't help either but needs must :D Managed a few captures yesterday with fairly good seeing allowing the 152mm to stretch it's legs a little. 26-06-2018 Various captures. 152mm TecnoSky, 135mm Baader, Daystar ...
by Ewan
Wed Jun 27, 2018 5:33 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Firts Light - Basler acA1920-150um
Replies: 7
Views: 1366

Re: Firts Light - Basler acA1920-150um

Yep a great chip giving great spicules as well ;-), try all the settings with it Ronnie as you will be surprised how fast it will still go even capturing on the best 'quietest' settings. Atb
by Ewan
Wed Jun 27, 2018 5:28 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Large filament on June 25
Replies: 11
Views: 1773

Re: Large filament on June 25

Very nice Gabrieli, looks just like I saw it, well done.
by Ewan
Wed Jun 27, 2018 5:27 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Large filament on June 25
Replies: 11
Views: 1773

Re: Large filament on June 25

Absolutely terrific images :bow :bow Interesting about ASK3, did you try stacking the best 10% and comparing it anyway? did it make a difference or was it just showing it differently? I think I might look at mine as I had a clearly good video and the output from even 2% was totally blurred. I can n...
by Ewan
Wed Jun 27, 2018 5:24 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: A few from Sunday 24th June 2018
Replies: 10
Views: 1571

Re: A few from Sunday 24th June 2018

Fantastic results you are getting Alexandra, hit & miss with the seeing as usual but what you are producing gets my vote.
I suppose the file your having trouble with is too big to send to me ?
I use AS!3 for all my images & haven't had much trouble stacking.
by Ewan
Wed May 23, 2018 10:51 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Messing With a Sodium Quark - 22nd May
Replies: 17
Views: 2595

Re: Messing With a Sodium Quark - 22nd May

Nice 'test' set Mark, I couldn't bring myself to buy one of these since they arrived.
I couldn't really see the benefit over WL if i'm honest, swings & roundabouts I guess.
Atb
by Ewan
Wed Apr 25, 2018 9:51 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: AR12706 and Proms April 25
Replies: 4
Views: 1075

Re: AR12706 and Proms April 25

Very nice Dave, those proms are pretty cool ;-)
by Ewan
Mon Apr 23, 2018 5:50 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: AR2706 Quark + Tecnosky
Replies: 9
Views: 1843

Re: AR2706 Quark + Tecnosky

krakatoa1883 wrote: Mon Apr 23, 2018 9:41 am Great image, Ewan. Is the DERF in front of the objective or is it mounted behind ?
It is a front mounted one.
Saving up for one for the C8 now ;-)
by Ewan
Mon Apr 23, 2018 6:41 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: AR2706 Quark + Tecnosky
Replies: 9
Views: 1843

Re: AR2706 Quark + Tecnosky

Thanks Franco, Ibbo & Mark.
As with probably a lot of you the weather gas played a major part in lack of solar imaging for 2018, nice to get a good days sun plus a new spot. Can't ask for more 😉

Atb
Ewan
by Ewan
Mon Apr 23, 2018 5:18 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sun in 22/04/2018
Replies: 2
Views: 676

Re: Sun in 22/04/2018

Nice images & welcome ;-)
by Ewan
Sun Apr 22, 2018 9:29 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: AR2706 Quark + Tecnosky
Replies: 9
Views: 1843

AR2706 Quark + Tecnosky

Been a long time since i was able to post anything here, the weather & spot count not playing ball. 22-04-2018 AR2706.152mm Tecnosky, Daystar Quark, Baader 135mm D-ERF,PG IMX174 on AZEQ6-GT. Best 50% from 5000 Frames stacked in AS!3, sharpened using IMMPG. Processed on capture Laptop only. Atb E...
by Ewan
Mon Mar 05, 2018 6:02 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: ERFs, Iris and adapters
Replies: 10
Views: 1921

Re: ERFs, Iris and adapters

Very nice collection there Pedro & yes I guess the weather can't be that good there as well ;-)
by Ewan
Thu Mar 01, 2018 12:54 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 1st March disk
Replies: 14
Views: 2526

Re: 1st March disk

Very nice FD Robert, my solar season has been sporadic but always looking forwards.
by Ewan
Wed Feb 28, 2018 3:10 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sun 28.02.18 (New Camera -- New beginnings?)
Replies: 4
Views: 1144

Re: Sun 28.02.18 (New Camera -- New beginnings?)

Nice results, agree with using IMPPG, it's all you need in one program ;-)
by Ewan
Sat Feb 24, 2018 5:50 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: No joy today.
Replies: 1
Views: 508

Re: No joy today.

Sorry to hear that Dena, can't say I have ever PA'd my mount for solar, like you I just set it all up, do the time date etc then slew to the sun. If the mount isn't 100% level yes there will be a little drift but as I only image for 20 seconds max it's fine.
by Ewan
Thu Feb 15, 2018 6:47 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: The Sun 15 February 2018 white light
Replies: 4
Views: 894

Re: The Sun 15 February 2018 white light

That's come out very clean Mr B, hope this spot 'encourages' more solar action to appear ;-)
by Ewan
Sun Feb 11, 2018 10:02 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Ha Full Disk 11th February
Replies: 17
Views: 2582

Re: Ha Full Disk 11th February

Very nice Mark with some nice limb action for good measure. About time you got a break with the sun & well worth it too.
by Ewan
Sun Feb 11, 2018 10:00 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Best Solar Camera
Replies: 5
Views: 1281

Re: Best Solar Camera

Yes the PG IMX174 has been faultless so far with extremely high frame rates on USB3 saving to an SSD.
My old camera was a DMK""618 but maxed out at 60Fps
by Ewan
Wed Feb 07, 2018 5:12 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol from the 6th of February 2018.
Replies: 11
Views: 1647

Re: Sol from the 6th of February 2018.

Well caught & processed.
by Ewan
Wed Feb 07, 2018 5:11 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol 7-2-2018
Replies: 15
Views: 1750

Re: Sol 7-2-2018

Nice one Steve nice to see a spot once more, fingers crossed there's more to come.
by Ewan
Tue Feb 06, 2018 5:43 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 6th Feb AR2699
Replies: 8
Views: 1269

Re: 6th Feb AR2699

Nice capture Robert & it's about time something happened on the disc ;-)
by Ewan
Tue Feb 06, 2018 5:39 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol from the 1st, 3rd and 4th of February 2018.
Replies: 11
Views: 1371

Re: Sol from the 1st, 3rd and 4th of February 2018.

The CaK is really nice Eroel, nice set all round.
by Ewan
Mon Feb 05, 2018 9:03 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: First Ha Solar Image
Replies: 31
Views: 4949

Re: First Ha Solar Image

Don't want to hijack Christopher's 1st FD image any longer surfice to say I will have to do more reading but I can also say when the data is loaded into AS!2 it is detected as 16Bit as well, Flir do make it sound like 16Bit captures are possible with this camera but not clearly ;-) Bart take a look ...
by Ewan
Mon Feb 05, 2018 5:18 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: First Ha Solar Image
Replies: 31
Views: 4949

Re: First Ha Solar Image

Hi Ewan, FC works for me, as does Genika. But Genika misses some features. If I want to make an animation I set the fps at about 40 fps. Otherwise the SSD explodes in a short time. As far as I know I can't control the fps in Genika. The PGR IMX174 has a 10/12 bit ADC. So it seems that you can't tak...
by Ewan
Sun Feb 04, 2018 10:52 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: First Ha Solar Image
Replies: 31
Views: 4949

Re: First Ha Solar Image

Firstly well done Christopher on your 1st FD capture. I have a PG IMX174 but don't 'get on' with FC so I use Genika Astro which is very straightforward. I think my USB3 ports has SS next to the port so you know which is which, worth a look. From what I have read SER files are preferable over AVI as ...
by Ewan
Fri Jan 26, 2018 9:51 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Would someone be kind enough to verify my figures in case i missed something please ;-)
Replies: 12
Views: 1809

Re: Would someone be kind enough to verify my figures in case i missed something please ;-)

That 2nd image is the one that really got me thinking that maybe I could use my C8, I understand mine is not the HD or indeed I will not be as low as 0.3A but even so I have to give this some serious thought. As you know Christian, when we spoke before, the filter & cell won't be wasted either w...
by Ewan
Wed Jan 24, 2018 8:15 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Noise, Firecapture and imaging questions
Replies: 61
Views: 11067

Re: Noise, Firecapture and imaging questions

I can't help with much sorry Alexandra but I thought the 8Bit-16Bit button etc auto detects the input file & adjusts accordingly. I am sure if you try to load an 8Bit file & select 16Bit the image goes to pot, havn't used it in a while though same as most. Just trying it on my 'Heart & S...
by Ewan
Tue Jan 23, 2018 8:32 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Would someone be kind enough to verify my figures in case i missed something please ;-)
Replies: 12
Views: 1809

Re: Would someone be kind enough to verify my figures in case i missed something please ;-)

I think you'll find a better image with the refractor, despite the theoretical improvement from additional aperture for the SCT (or is that not the question?) Please let us know how it turns out If you take a look at Christian Viladrich's SCT images Bruce I think you will be quite surprised as to t...
by Ewan
Mon Jan 22, 2018 8:48 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Would someone be kind enough to verify my figures in case i missed something please ;-)
Replies: 12
Views: 1809

Re: Would someone be kind enough to verify my figures in case i missed something please ;-)

Yes as soon as you mentioned the D-ERF size I realised the difference would be even greater :D So you have no problems using a native Quark giving F42 or there abouts then ? good news for me then. I have an idea on full ERF design but need to find someone who could machine a cell for me. Anyway this...
by Ewan
Mon Jan 22, 2018 8:07 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Would someone be kind enough to verify my figures in case i missed something please ;-)
Replies: 12
Views: 1809

Re: Would someone be kind enough to verify my figures in case i missed something please ;-)

You need to measure the free aperture of the ERF (it will be less than 135mm as some of it is held in the cell wall) to get the right numbers. As you said once before Mark it was indeed 125mm. The main thing I was trying to find out was how much difference there is using a 152mm or the C8 @ 203mm, ...
by Ewan
Mon Jan 22, 2018 6:44 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Would someone be kind enough to verify my figures in case i missed something please ;-)
Replies: 12
Views: 1809

Would someone be kind enough to verify my figures in case i missed something please ;-)

Hi members, Bored & geeky info follows (you have been warned :lol: ) Not been in here for ages due to work, weather & alt of the sun so feel a little cheeky asking questions straight off the bat but here goes. I solar image using an AA 80mm EDT & a Tecnosky 152mm F5.9, both using a Quark...
by Ewan
Tue Oct 03, 2017 5:00 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Hi guys!
Replies: 13
Views: 2456

Re: Hi guys!

Can't wait to see some solar work from that setup, now that will be hi res ;-) , love that Mars image & the detail was astounding.
by Ewan
Fri Sep 01, 2017 6:09 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: AR2671 with PGR GH IMX174
Replies: 13
Views: 2206

Re: AR2671 with PGR GH IMX174

Bart can't you use Genika Astro instead ?
That software already allows RAW capture & full speed captures, 8Bit full res should give around 163Fps & 16Bit around 87Fps.
Takes a little time to get used to Genika but once you do it's great & reliable.
by Ewan
Fri Sep 01, 2017 5:58 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: ARs in high res from Aug 23
Replies: 8
Views: 1745

Re: ARs in high res from Aug 23

Can't say I have noticed any fixed pattern noise from my Point Grey IMX174, maybe the other components in the camera causing issues.
by Ewan
Fri Sep 01, 2017 5:44 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: AR2674 moving on (Aug 31)
Replies: 6
Views: 1238

Re: AR2674 moving on (Aug 31)

Lack of film could possible be due to the recent eclipse & a run of the product going out the door so quickly maybe.
Nice images Gabrieli thanks for sharing.
by Ewan
Fri Sep 01, 2017 5:39 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: AR2674 close up in H-a with C11, ARIES 295mm DERF and QUARK Chr.
Replies: 9
Views: 2005

Re: AR2674 close up in H-a with C11, ARIES 295mm DERF and QUARK Chr.

Now that's a nice image Valery, not your usual super close up & I prefer it to be honest, probably done because of the seeing. Yes it looks a little 'soft' but a great capture. What res was the Basler on ?
by Ewan
Fri Aug 11, 2017 1:03 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Need input on mono camera for Ha
Replies: 8
Views: 1438

Re: Need input on mono camera for Ha

Yep I have a Point Grey IMC174, 1920 x 1200 res, at full res, Mode 7 on in 16 Bit it does around 87Fps, 8Bit will over double that rate. Very low noise as Christian explained. 1280 res is a good setting for me as 3ms - 5ms 20 second captures give a lot of frames with a high chance of good images. A ...
by Ewan
Tue Aug 08, 2017 1:09 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Great prominences today: Achro 180 + Quark
Replies: 14
Views: 2589

Re: Great prominences today: Achro 180 + Quark

Amazing set of captures, some really fine detail.
by Ewan
Sun Aug 06, 2017 5:18 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Watching me Watching the Sunset
Replies: 7
Views: 1132

Re: Watching me Watching the Sunset

Very nice mini set Derek, what a place to live ;-)
by Ewan
Sun Aug 06, 2017 5:10 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Playing Catchup... Prom Ani from 31st July
Replies: 5
Views: 968

Re: Playing Catchup... Prom Ani from 31st July

That's still some nice action Mark, we have had nothing but cloud or rain here, hope you enjoyed the break & well deserved ;-)
by Ewan
Thu Aug 03, 2017 5:22 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Quark and TS 115 APO
Replies: 32
Views: 6194

Re: Quark and TS 115 APO

Also what you have to remember is that not all Quark owners post on here. There are some stunning Quark images out there that easily beat a Lunt or other solar scopes, you just have to find them. I have seen 'complaints' about a lot of solar scopes costing mega money, you pays your money & makes...