Search found 369 matches

by GaborKiss
Tue Mar 15, 2022 7:51 pm
Forum: SPoD Archive
Topic: Ha double-stack images with the C8 EdgeHD on March 4, 5, 6 and 9
Replies: 18
Views: 1071

Re: Ha double-stack images with the C8 EdgeHD on March 4, 5, 6 and 9

Impressive, haven't been here for a while (3 years...), great to see such amazing results immediately when back :bow Does the Celeston C8 HaT from Airylab still available commercially? If I remember correctly production stopped some years ago, not sure how it goes now. Excellent images!
by GaborKiss
Tue Mar 15, 2022 7:51 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Ha double-stack images with the C8 EdgeHD on March 4, 5, 6 and 9
Replies: 36
Views: 1605

Re: Ha double-stack images with the C8 EdgeHD on March 4, 5, 6 and 9

Impressive, haven't been here for a while (3 years...), great to see such amazing results immediately when back :bow Does the Celeston C8 HaT from Airylab still available commercially? If I remember correctly production stopped some years ago, not sure how it goes now. Excellent images!
by GaborKiss
Thu Mar 29, 2018 5:56 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Multiband DERF in action. Ca-K vs H-a
Replies: 16
Views: 2965

Re: Multiband DERF in action. Ca-K vs H-a

Gabor: That is right, got the beautiful crafted ERF from Valery early last year, I have not been able to use it, due to some remodelling of my rural observatory. Took almost a year to restart all the mounts and scopes, many cables were eaten by roedents, so had to change them, then had to clean all...
by GaborKiss
Thu Mar 29, 2018 12:25 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Multiband DERF in action. Ca-K vs H-a
Replies: 16
Views: 2965

Re: Multiband DERF in action. Ca-K vs H-a

Valery: Super shots. Best wishes, Eric. Hi Eric and Valery, I just remember Eric you were waiting back 2-3 years ago for your own ERF from Valery. Did you get it finally / started to use it? I remember the person who was responsible for the coatings had health issues, so not sure what happened. Tha...
by GaborKiss
Fri Jun 10, 2016 9:24 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Solar Adaptive Optics
Replies: 20
Views: 2032

Re: Solar Adaptive Optics

Frederic, Then how do you see the future of planetary and solar imaging? Better cameras and higher FPS? In the last 10 years the quality of pictures are extremely evolving even without AO. The images 10 years back from the best locations are nowhere compared to the ones we can reach from under medio...
by GaborKiss
Tue Jun 07, 2016 8:01 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Solar Adaptive Optics
Replies: 20
Views: 2032

Re: Solar Adaptive Optics

Very interesting topic. 15 years back when I was 17 years old having my 10" Cassegrain, we could hear about Adaptive Optics. I was quite sure that they will be commercially available within 10 years. Unfortunately it did not happen and I don't see anyone going to this direction. Still the best ...
by GaborKiss
Tue May 31, 2016 6:27 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: NAFE Image Analyzer 1.0
Replies: 5
Views: 1641

Re: NAFE Image Analyzer 1.0

Old one is better than NAFE for me in this comparison! Thanks!
by GaborKiss
Tue May 31, 2016 3:34 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 31st May animated prom and a disc
Replies: 12
Views: 1264

Re: 31st May animated prom and a disc

Great! What setup did you use to record the animation? Thanks! Gabor
by GaborKiss
Tue May 31, 2016 9:12 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: NAFE Image Analyzer 1.0
Replies: 5
Views: 1641

Re: NAFE Image Analyzer 1.0

Yes it's free. It is said that it makes noisy the images, but perhaps you can make after noise reduction. You might know it better than me :)))

Cheers,
Gabor
by GaborKiss
Tue May 31, 2016 7:59 am
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: Lunt60PT scope mod - how to double stack?
Replies: 3
Views: 3393

Re: Lunt60PT scope mod - how to double stack?

Well, you had last year that system with your SW150 scopes and two Lunt etalons with some telecentric add-on. Wasn't it quite on the level of the dedicated solar scope Valery?

Gabor
by GaborKiss
Mon May 30, 2016 10:14 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: NAFE Image Analyzer 1.0
Replies: 5
Views: 1641

NAFE Image Analyzer 1.0

Hi, Perhaps this software is well-known, I just found the link and a picture taken with it on a Hungarian forum. Perhaps some of you will be happy to try it: http://www.zam.fme.vutbr.cz/~druck/Nafe/Index.htm Here is a short description: Noise Adaptive Fuzzy Equalization (NAFE) is a new image process...
by GaborKiss
Mon May 30, 2016 4:56 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: Lunt60PT scope mod - how to double stack?
Replies: 3
Views: 3393

Re: Lunt60PT scope mod - how to double stack?

Yes, this is what we want to avoid. We want full aperture, not sure if it's possible or how... He wants to reach the same contrast and resolution like in a Lunt152DS scope by using the 160mm ERF in front.
by GaborKiss
Mon May 30, 2016 3:35 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: Lunt60PT scope mod - how to double stack?
Replies: 3
Views: 3393

Lunt60PT scope mod - how to double stack?

Hi, My friend made an approach, and he put my old and sold Lunt60PT scope into a 150/1500 refractor. We knew that it would work best with F7, but still the picture he said (I had no time to observe with him and he lives far) was good and he wanted to try out with a scope he already had at home. Now ...
by GaborKiss
Mon May 30, 2016 3:32 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: For Gabor
Replies: 0
Views: 9774

Re: For Gabor

Thanks, I checked them, actually my friend finished his Lunt60 PT 1200 mod, now he needs advice as well :) I open a thread.

Regards,
Gabor
by GaborKiss
Sat May 28, 2016 4:54 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: QUARK - only operates well F/30+?
Replies: 6
Views: 3872

Re: QUARK - only operates well F/30+?

Hi!

Thanks for the info. You make great pictures with your modified 90mm! I like it a lot, with great contrast. Do you have info about your modification?
Do you have a Quark as well? Or tried one?

Best regards,
Gabor
by GaborKiss
Sat May 28, 2016 9:46 am
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: QUARK - only operates well F/30+?
Replies: 6
Views: 3872

Re: QUARK - only operates well F/30+?

Valery, What do you mean here? Numbers are incorrect? I read experienced (as I am not) users from this and from other big forums. I didn't state nothing in my post, maybe you refer to this part "As I want to operate the scope at the shortest possible focal length at least 50% of the time to mak...
by GaborKiss
Fri May 27, 2016 11:37 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: TecnoSky152 H-alpha scope - worth the price?
Replies: 28
Views: 11835

Re: TecnoSky152 H-alpha scope - worth the price?

One thing "disturbed" me, that 2 scope images were invert (which I don't like but personal taste many of you prefer), and the Lyra was "normal". Can we continue the game with 3 "normal" ones perhaps? Would be more fair I guess and shows more the difference. Thanks :)
by GaborKiss
Fri May 27, 2016 11:30 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: TecnoSky152 H-alpha scope - worth the price?
Replies: 28
Views: 11835

Re: TecnoSky152 H-alpha scope - worth the price?

Thanks Mike. Lyra had 160mm ERF in front?
by GaborKiss
Fri May 27, 2016 10:27 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: QUARK - only operates well F/30+?
Replies: 6
Views: 3872

QUARK - only operates well F/30+?

Hi, Today I made lot of research on the Quark Chromo. My imagination was that it gives the same contrast like a double stacked Lunt scope for the following reason. I had a Lunt60 SS that was said to be 0,7 A, then I bought a 60 DS unit and that gave me 0,5 A, which was day and night visually and for...
by GaborKiss
Fri May 27, 2016 9:35 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: TecnoSky152 H-alpha scope - worth the price?
Replies: 28
Views: 11835

Re: TecnoSky152 H-alpha scope - worth the price?

Mike, so which picture with which scope?

I am curious! :)))
by GaborKiss
Fri May 27, 2016 12:31 am
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: TecnoSky152 H-alpha scope - worth the price?
Replies: 28
Views: 11835

Re: TecnoSky152 H-alpha scope - worth the price?

Let me guess:

B, 152mm Lyra (these are the best resolution images)
A, 120 ED (hard to guess but seems a bit better resolved than C, but can be seeing)
C, TAL

So? :)
by GaborKiss
Thu May 26, 2016 10:37 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: PST vs. Lunt50 mod - which and why?
Replies: 4
Views: 3413

Re: PST vs. Lunt50 mod - which and why?

Very interesting mod, my friend made a similar one, but he let the front lens in front I guess. I send him your thread!
by GaborKiss
Thu May 26, 2016 8:01 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Just a little animation of AR1546 flaring
Replies: 18
Views: 2352

Re: Just a little animation of AR1546 flaring

Mike, do you any experience with ASI cameras as well? Compared to PGR cameras, are they low noise and good for solar animations as well?

Thanks,
Gabor
by GaborKiss
Thu May 26, 2016 4:40 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: How do you hunt for flares?
Replies: 3
Views: 889

Re: How do you hunt for flares?

Very good resources thank you!
by GaborKiss
Thu May 26, 2016 12:03 am
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: TecnoSky152 H-alpha scope - worth the price?
Replies: 28
Views: 11835

TecnoSky152 H-alpha scope - worth the price?

Hi all,

Anyone has any experience with this setup? https://www.secure-eshop.com/epages/www ... GTEC152BUN

Doesn't it problematic to have internal ERF? Can it die due time because of heat?

Thanks,
Gabor
by GaborKiss
Wed May 25, 2016 10:05 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: How do you hunt for flares?
Replies: 3
Views: 889

How do you hunt for flares?

Hi, I am curious if there is any method to predict or hunt for solar flares? Let's say you are at home, is there any SDO image or solar flare prediction website that shows something is going on so you can run out and start imaging? Or the best is to have a smaller scope (like PST) with a camera in i...
by GaborKiss
Wed May 25, 2016 9:49 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: Want to order Solar Scintillation Monitor - questions
Replies: 9
Views: 4805

Re: Want to order Solar Scintillation Monitor - questions

Yes of course I follow his work, thank you! :) I will write him right now.

Thanks!
by GaborKiss
Wed May 25, 2016 9:30 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Animation on AR2546 May 21th Refractor 230mm
Replies: 9
Views: 781

Re: Animation on AR2546 May 21th Refractor 230mm

Great! Yepp nice flare indeed.
by GaborKiss
Wed May 25, 2016 4:56 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: PST vs. Lunt50 mod - which and why?
Replies: 4
Views: 3413

Re: PST vs. Lunt50 mod - which and why?

Thanks for the reply. What does "stage 1 mod" means?
by GaborKiss
Wed May 25, 2016 4:25 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: Want to order Solar Scintillation Monitor - questions
Replies: 9
Views: 4805

Re: Want to order Solar Scintillation Monitor - questions

Hi,

Thanks for the info, so it seems with solar guider (as my friend just ordered the Hinode Hutech), he can make automatic captures? :) Woww... That would be great.

Can you link some of Frederich pictures? Or if you give his username I am sure I saw them.

Regards,
Gabor
by GaborKiss
Wed May 25, 2016 3:20 pm
Forum: Solar Scope Modifications
Topic: PST vs. Lunt50 mod - which and why?
Replies: 4
Views: 3413

PST vs. Lunt50 mod - which and why?

Dear Forumers, I would like to ask your opinion and older links (found some, but maybe you know better) about PST and Lunt50 mods. I see most of you are using PST mods. I would like to know if price doesn't matter (as I might have the chance for a decent price Lunt50 filter), which one is the way to...
by GaborKiss
Wed May 25, 2016 2:50 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: Want to order Solar Scintillation Monitor - questions
Replies: 9
Views: 4805

Re: Want to order Solar Scintillation Monitor - questions

Alexandra, Thank you! So it starts once, but then even if seeing gets worser I have to stop manually? Otherwise I could make some kind of autoguiding, go to do my things and the SSM would be the recordings all day automatically, right? :) I thought I can do such automatisation. I would be glad if so...
by GaborKiss
Wed May 25, 2016 12:37 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Equipment recommendation for a possible comeback
Replies: 27
Views: 4696

Re: Equipment recommendation for a possible comeback

Well, I did not blame Daystar at all for the local prices, you are right it's because of local taxes and dealers. BTW I had a Lunt scope and had to be replaced, as Pressure Tuner died after 2 month of usage. So I know what you are talking about :) Anyway, I will see which direction to go, still wait...
by GaborKiss
Wed May 25, 2016 12:34 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Solar Scintillation Monitor
Replies: 1
Views: 383

Re: Solar Scintillation Monitor

I just made a similar topic, wait for the answers as well :)))

Cheers,
Gabor
by GaborKiss
Wed May 25, 2016 12:27 pm
Forum: Commercial Solar Filters/Cameras/Hardware
Topic: Want to order Solar Scintillation Monitor - questions
Replies: 9
Views: 4805

Want to order Solar Scintillation Monitor - questions

Dear Forumers, I just showed a friend here in Hungary the SSM, he would like to order it immediately. But before he does, he asked me to be sure it's capable of doing the following. Not only tracking the average seeing - but with a software it can automatically make the camera to record videos durin...
by GaborKiss
Wed May 25, 2016 8:08 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Equipment recommendation for a possible comeback
Replies: 27
Views: 4696

Re: Equipment recommendation for a possible comeback

Hi GuillermoBarrancos, I can agree and disagree. For example I agree that 1000 bucks is a great price, but for example in my country the product after VAT and taxes is a closer to the 2000 bucks - first of all. But even at 1000 bucks, a well-know company like Daystar should have a quality control sy...
by GaborKiss
Tue May 24, 2016 8:33 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Equipment recommendation for a possible comeback
Replies: 27
Views: 4696

Re: Equipment recommendation for a possible comeback

Thanks Bojan! Great info!

By the way, can I use the new version of PST or only the old pre-Meade version is recommended for the modification?

Cheers,
Gabor
by GaborKiss
Tue May 24, 2016 8:29 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Narrow Single Stack vs Narrow Double stack Good seeing 280mm
Replies: 23
Views: 2169

Re: Narrow Single Stack vs Narrow Double stack Good seeing 2

Valery, thanks for the answer. Could you do the same mod with a Lunt50 as well? If yes, does it need to be F10 as well?

Gabor

PS: Waiting for your info in pm / email when you have the time, I am curious what you would refer as an equipment close to my price range.
by GaborKiss
Tue May 24, 2016 7:50 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Narrow Single Stack vs Narrow Double stack Good seeing 280mm
Replies: 23
Views: 2169

Re: Narrow Single Stack vs Narrow Double stack Good seeing 2

Valery, did you test the PST etalon with a specific technique, visually or through some different method?

Can I ask why PST? Why not for example Lunt50 filter? I remember the ASK1-2 used those.

Thanks,
Gabor
by GaborKiss
Tue May 24, 2016 5:38 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Equipment recommendation for a possible comeback
Replies: 27
Views: 4696

Re: Equipment recommendation for a possible comeback

Bojan thanks for the info. I have a friend who can make custom work for me even for free or for a cheap price, he made a 150mm refractor mod with two Lunt50 filters. That is why I said that it sounds better, perhaps I should start to hunt for a used PST right now instead of the Quark :) I have no re...
by GaborKiss
Tue May 24, 2016 5:09 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Equipment recommendation for a possible comeback
Replies: 27
Views: 4696

Re: Equipment recommendation for a possible comeback

Then it seems to way a smart idea to do a PST or other type of mod, at least for the ones who are capable of doing it...
by GaborKiss
Tue May 24, 2016 4:35 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Equipment recommendation for a possible comeback
Replies: 27
Views: 4696

Re: Equipment recommendation for a possible comeback

Just read this thread, not sure that the Quark is a good idea any more: http://solarchat.natca.net/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=19838

:(
by GaborKiss
Tue May 24, 2016 4:14 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Equipment recommendation for a possible comeback
Replies: 27
Views: 4696

Re: Equipment recommendation for a possible comeback

Thanks Valery, sent you the email!

Gabor
by GaborKiss
Tue May 24, 2016 3:38 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Narrow Single Stack vs Narrow Double stack Good seeing 280mm
Replies: 23
Views: 2169

Re: Narrow Single Stack vs Narrow Double stack Good seeing 2

The first image, the SS for me is way better to be honest. I thought that is the DS. What type of filter did you use?

Regards,
Gabor
by GaborKiss
Tue May 24, 2016 2:20 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Equipment recommendation for a possible comeback
Replies: 27
Views: 4696

Equipment recommendation for a possible comeback

Dear Group, It took a while, but it seems I'm out of the business troubles and maybe I can afford in a few months to get a H-alpha imaging setup again. Some of you remember I had the Lunt 60/60 double-stack scope on HEQ5 mount but had to sell it 3 months after I've purchased it, so had no time to us...
by GaborKiss
Tue May 24, 2016 2:02 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Animation - can a Quark do this?
Replies: 2
Views: 584

Re: Animation - can a Quark do this?

Hmm how do people find out if Quark is not working? Just enough to take a look and it's totally off band - so you can send it back for a replacement?
by GaborKiss
Tue May 24, 2016 2:22 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Animation - can a Quark do this?
Replies: 2
Views: 584

Animation - can a Quark do this?

Hi,

Found this great animation yesterday: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBjfyM3o1VE

I am wondering if a Quark Chromosphere can do the same? With or without an ERF? Or the PST mod is "better"?

Thanks in advance,
Gabor
by GaborKiss
Sun May 01, 2016 12:24 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: How the Big Bear Observatory stuff work.
Replies: 9
Views: 1088

Re: How the Big Bear Observatory stuff work.

Okay so this means I have to create a big lake in my garden and put the scope in the middle on a small island :)

Great movie!