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by Christopher
Tue Nov 21, 2017 9:45 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: First attempt Lunt 50 DS + ASI 174MM
Replies: 28
Views: 5413

Re: First attempt Lunt 50 DS + ASI 174MM

Very nice Hans! How do you like the ZWO? What capture software are you using?
by Christopher
Tue Nov 21, 2017 6:51 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: FLIR Grasshopper 3
Replies: 20
Views: 7544

Re: FLIR Grasshopper 3

Is anybody using the QHY5III174M? It runs at 138fps full resolution which is nearly the rating on the Grasshopper 3 for a considerably smaller investment. It does not have a separate external power jack or the built in memory buffer. I'm thinking the buffer may be overkill for my situation given the...
by Christopher
Mon Nov 20, 2017 10:53 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol from the 18tth of November 2017.
Replies: 8
Views: 1334

Re: Sol from the 18tth of November 2017.

Very nice images Eric. Those 40’s do the trick!
by Christopher
Mon Nov 20, 2017 5:17 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: FLIR Grasshopper 3
Replies: 20
Views: 7544

Re: FLIR Grasshopper 3

Hi Bart, Here's the cable only from FLIR's website as well. https://www.ptgrey.com/1-meter-circular-8-pin-pre-wired-gpio-hirose-connector Seems the pin count varies widely on the circular hirose connectors. I didn't find anything better/cheaper. Unless you want to make your own. Then you can buy a b...
by Christopher
Sun Nov 19, 2017 5:32 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: FLIR Grasshopper 3
Replies: 20
Views: 7544

Re: FLIR Grasshopper 3

Hi Mark,
Thanks for weighing in. I suspected there would be an external power advantage. I see some power supply options on eBay that would work quite nicely.
by Christopher
Sun Nov 19, 2017 3:43 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: FLIR Grasshopper 3
Replies: 20
Views: 7544

Re: FLIR Grasshopper 3

Thanks Robert and Bart for the insights. Still leaning towards the Grasshopper 3. I remain curious about the differences compared to the ZWO. I don’t see that the ZWO has any buffer memory which I suspect may play into the slower FPS. I’ve been watching the classifieds for a nice used one but it app...
by Christopher
Fri Nov 17, 2017 5:13 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: FLIR Grasshopper 3
Replies: 20
Views: 7544

FLIR Grasshopper 3

I am starting to narrow down the imaging end of my solar set up. In perusing the various resources (posts, tutorials, vendor sites, etc.) I'm finding that the Point Grey Grasshopper 3 and the ZWO ASI174MM are both very well liked by the solar imaging community. In looking at the Grasshopper (now FLI...
by Christopher
Mon Nov 13, 2017 6:03 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: NE Prominence
Replies: 11
Views: 2159

Re: NE Prominence

Stunning image Randy!
by Christopher
Sun Nov 12, 2017 6:02 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: H-alpha Zeiss APQ 130
Replies: 26
Views: 12209

Re: H-alpha Zeiss APQ 130

Here's the documentation I received from Astro-physics with the handy schematic at the bottom showing how to plumb with their telecentric system. Daystar filter attachement.pdf Turns out the Daystar 100 f/15 has a 2X Barlow lens built into the focuser bringing it to the required f/30. IMG_5066.JPG S...
by Christopher
Fri Nov 10, 2017 4:50 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Bonfire night Sunshine
Replies: 13
Views: 1672

Re: Bonfire night Sunshine

Hi Alexandra,
Very nice shots. We'll miss your wonderful work for a couple months : > (
by Christopher
Wed Nov 08, 2017 9:33 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: H-alpha Zeiss APQ 130
Replies: 26
Views: 12209

Re: H-alpha Zeiss APQ 130

Hi Bob and Raf, Thanks for weighing in on the fluorite question. I'm curious about the force/process that would result in the catastrophically high thermal expansion of the fluorite. I'm hoping Bob is willing to weigh in further still. :? It would seem it is only subject to ambient temperatures sinc...
by Christopher
Sun Nov 05, 2017 7:33 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: H-alpha Zeiss APQ 130
Replies: 26
Views: 12209

Re: H-alpha Zeiss APQ 130

Thanks Mark. I’m anxious to get out and work out all the plumbing.
by Christopher
Sun Nov 05, 2017 2:08 am
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: H-alpha Zeiss APQ 130
Replies: 26
Views: 12209

Solar Grab Bag

This week I had the good fortune of running into a solar grab bag of sorts. While still focused on equipping the APQ for high quality H-alpha I ran into a very interesting pre-owned bundle of gear containing at least one of the components needed - the full aperture (130mm) mounted ERF. But there was...
by Christopher
Sat Nov 04, 2017 2:11 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol from the 3rd of November 2017.
Replies: 6
Views: 1033

Re: Sol from the 3rd of November 2017.

Thanks for posting these Eric. Best hopes for a calm, clear sky and an angry sun.
by Christopher
Sun Oct 29, 2017 2:34 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Today's SUN (20171029) + JET TRANSIT
Replies: 13
Views: 2181

Re: Today's SUN (20171029) + JET TRANSIT

Hi Pedro,
Wonderful images. The video is very cool.
Thanks
by Christopher
Sat Oct 28, 2017 10:15 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Sol from the 26th of October 2017.
Replies: 8
Views: 1203

Re: Sol from the 26th of October 2017.

Nice work Eric. Love the grazing animals on the left limb :D
by Christopher
Sat Oct 28, 2017 9:59 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: SUN & MOON (20171028)
Replies: 8
Views: 1434

Re: SUN & MOON (20171028)

Nice work Pedro. Very sharp. Thanks!!
by Christopher
Wed Oct 18, 2017 2:43 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Questar 3.5" Duplex
Replies: 15
Views: 2354

Re: Questar 3.5" Duplex

Congratulations. That's one fine instrument.
by Christopher
Thu Sep 28, 2017 3:23 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: H-alpha Zeiss APQ 130
Replies: 26
Views: 12209

Re: H-alpha Zeiss APQ 130

Thanks Stu. I'm very happy to have discovered it several days ago and have been pouring over it late in the evenings ever since :) . Wonderful resource! Hi Mark, Yes, I had come to that sobering realization whilst perusing Daystar's website and the fact that I am probably looking at another $800 to ...
by Christopher
Wed Sep 27, 2017 5:11 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: H-alpha Zeiss APQ 130
Replies: 26
Views: 12209

Re: H-alpha Zeiss APQ 130

Hi Alexandra, Thank you for the reply and advice. I vaguely recall Solarscope (hailing from the Isle of Man) as being at the apex of consumer etalons, a spot they appear to still occupy. Unfortunately, it is an investment I'm not yet ready to make. I'm thinking I may opt for a rear mounted option at...
by Christopher
Tue Sep 26, 2017 3:25 am
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: H-alpha Zeiss APQ 130
Replies: 26
Views: 12209

H-alpha Zeiss APQ 130

Way back in 2007 while attending NEAF, I had the pleasure of looking through a Zeus APQ 130 that was set-up with a Coronado 90mm etalon. The view was unforgettable. At the time I owned a Solarmax 40 so I had some perspective on the h-alpha solar observing experience. Additionally, there were other c...