AR 2887 in H-Alpha (Differently processed image added on 27 Oct)
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AR 2887 in H-Alpha (Differently processed image added on 27 Oct)
25 Oct 21.
ARIES-C11, Daystar Chromosphere Setup:
AR2887:
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Re: AR 2887 in H-Alpha
Wow!! superb!! I don't know how you work such miracles through those clouds
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Re: AR 2887 in H-Alpha
Thanks Terry, Alexandra and Franco for your kind comment.
Alexandra - it was a very cloudy day. Only managed to take 2 videos, at full aperture on the C11. Glad to have caught something. The photo was taken when the clouds completely covered the sky. Good thing I packed up before the rain started. Hope to try the Solar Spectrum Suna this week, if the weather cooperates.
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Alexandra - it was a very cloudy day. Only managed to take 2 videos, at full aperture on the C11. Glad to have caught something. The photo was taken when the clouds completely covered the sky. Good thing I packed up before the rain started. Hope to try the Solar Spectrum Suna this week, if the weather cooperates.
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Re: AR 2887 in H-Alpha
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Re: AR 2887 in H-Alpha
Hi Alfred,
Excellent resolution and processing!
However, I guess, the etalon is not at the H-a CWL.
In "my" Quark the best tuning position at F/42 is -3 counterclockwise.
Wish you more sunshine days with a good seeing.
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Excellent resolution and processing!
However, I guess, the etalon is not at the H-a CWL.
In "my" Quark the best tuning position at F/42 is -3 counterclockwise.
Wish you more sunshine days with a good seeing.
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Re: AR 2887 in H-Alpha
Hi Valery,
Thank you for your kind comments and tip.
In terms of processing, on top of ImPPG, I did only some noise reduction in Neat Image followed by level and contrast adjustment. In other words, I did not do much. The D-ERF and the Daystar Quark Chromosphere did all the work.
Today's seeing is much better. Managed to squeeze in all the spots around AR 2887:
My setting for the Quark today is at this setting:
I will try other settings to get the best picture.
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Re: AR 2887 in H-Alpha (New image added on 26 Oct)
These are very good indeed, well done Alfred!
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Re: AR 2887 in H-Alpha
Alfred, if this Quark is the one you bought from me, then the position on the photo is wrong. On the photo the tuner is at +3 position. The best position must be just opposite -3.
How to correctly interpret the tuner position: take the Quark and put it's nose down. Let the tuner side face to you. Now the central position is at the top it is 0. If you rotate the tuner clockwise then there are +1, +2,+3,+4 and +5 position. If to rotate the tuner counterclockwise, then there are -1,-2,-3,-4 and -5 position.
For the Quark you received from me, for F/42 cone (like you have in the classic SCTs F/10 + 4.2x magnification by Quark), the best position is -3. For F/30 the best position will be -1 or may be 0.
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Re: AR 2887 in H-Alpha (New image added on 26 Oct)
Alfreds images looks pretty spot on to me Valery. Maybe the change in dial setting is a result of greater insolation at the lower latitudes Alfred is at compared to you?
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Re: AR 2887 in H-Alpha (New image added on 26 Oct)
Mark, if this given Quark is the one he bought from me, then a correct position is -3, not a +3.marktownley wrote: ↑Tue Oct 26, 2021 8:41 pm Alfreds images looks pretty spot on to me Valery. Maybe the change in dial setting is a result of greater insolation at the lower latitudes Alfred is at compared to you?
Our summer temperatures are not any lower than in Singapore. That Quark keeps on band from 0C to about +35.
But Alfred has more than one Quark and possibly this one has another scale of settings.
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Re: AR 2887 in H-Alpha (New image added on 26 Oct)
Thank you Valery and Mark for your feedback. I have tried settings for different Quarks. Sometimes I cannot tell the difference between different settings because they can be quite subtle. For this particular Quark which I bought from Valery, I started the imaging session with a "-3" position and left it to "stabilize " for 15 minutes. I wasn't happy with the image at "-3"and then moved to a "+3" setting which I have also used in the past. Like what Mark mentioned, the images at "+3" look quite ok.
Unfortunately we are in the midst of a rainy season and I may have to wait to next week to record & compare the images at different settings. I will share my findings.
Once again, thank you very much for the feedback.
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Unfortunately we are in the midst of a rainy season and I may have to wait to next week to record & compare the images at different settings. I will share my findings.
Once again, thank you very much for the feedback.
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Re: AR 2887 in H-Alpha (New image added on 26 Oct)
To be honest Alfred, other than the live-activity between the two captures, I can't really see any significant difference in the quality, but that is my opinion.
Thanks Alfred for sharing
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Thanks Alfred for sharing
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Re: AR 2887 in H-Alpha (New image added on 26 Oct)
Great hi-res images Alfred...well done
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Re: AR 2887 in H-Alpha (New image added on 26 Oct)
Excellent high-res images, Alfred!
Best regards,
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Re: AR 2887 in H-Alpha (New image added on 26 Oct)
An excellent addition, Alfred. Great set up too.
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Re: AR 2887 in H-Alpha (New image added on 26 Oct)
Hi Terry,EGRAY_OBSERVATORY wrote: ↑Tue Oct 26, 2021 10:52 pm To be honest Alfred, other than the live-activity between the two captures, I can't really see any significant difference in the quality, but that is my opinion.
Thanks Alfred for sharing
Terry
Thanks for your feedback. I can't tell the difference in quality too, even though the videos on 26 Oct was recorded in a less turbulent environment. May be in the hands of an expert much more info can be restored with superior post-processing.
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Re: AR 2887 in H-Alpha (New image added on 26 Oct)
Thank you, Brian, Arne, Maurits and Franco for your kind comment.
Looks like AR2887 is maintaining its role as the power house for flares today. Unfortunately it rained today and I was not able to follow up with it.
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Looks like AR2887 is maintaining its role as the power house for flares today. Unfortunately it rained today and I was not able to follow up with it.
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Re: AR 2887 in H-Alpha (New image added on 26 Oct)
I agree Alfred and thanks for your reply which sounds correct.
Hopefully clear skies for you soon and don't forget to keep any eye/image on the newbie AR2891 in the N.E. for some explosive action.
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Hopefully clear skies for you soon and don't forget to keep any eye/image on the newbie AR2891 in the N.E. for some explosive action.
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Re: AR 2887 in H-Alpha (Differently processed image added on 27 Oct)
Usually I don't add too much contrast adjustment to my images. I thought I should at least give it a try and get your comment about increasing the contrast:
Image One with Contrast adjusted to 51 in Photoshop
Image Two, my traditional processing:
Can you give me your feedback which is more pleasing to your eyes?
Thanks.
Alfred
Image One with Contrast adjusted to 51 in Photoshop
Image Two, my traditional processing:
Can you give me your feedback which is more pleasing to your eyes?
Thanks.
Alfred
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Re: AR 2887 in H-Alpha (Differently processed image added on 27 Oct)
Alfred:
Beautiful set of images.
Best regards.
Eric.
Beautiful set of images.
Best regards.
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Re: AR 2887 in H-Alpha (Differently processed image added on 27 Oct)
Hi Alfred,
This is your image as I see it if I will be on your place.
Valery
This is your image as I see it if I will be on your place.
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Re: AR 2887 in H-Alpha (Differently processed image added on 27 Oct)
Thanks Alfred for your two for comparisons, where I personally prefer the first/higher contrasted one, where the fine-detail stands-out better.
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Re: AR 2887 in H-Alpha (Differently processed image added on 27 Oct)
A big difference with a maestro's touch!!
Thanks.
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Re: AR 2887 in H-Alpha (Differently processed image added on 27 Oct)
Thank you, Terry. It looks more appealing and is my preference too. I am just not too sure if I am over sharpening the features to the point that it does not reflect the actual features.EGRAY_OBSERVATORY wrote: ↑Wed Oct 27, 2021 11:41 pm Thanks Alfred for your two for comparisons, where I personally prefer the first/higher contrasted one, where the fine-detail stands-out better.
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Re: AR 2887 in H-Alpha (Differently processed image added on 27 Oct)
I would say a blend between the two, about half way
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Re: AR 2887 in H-Alpha (Differently processed image added on 27 Oct)
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