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by FeroT
Tue Aug 06, 2019 8:48 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Monday Sunshine and the Trees Be Gone! - 5th August
Replies: 21
Views: 2718

Re: Monday Sunshine and the Trees Be Gone! - 5th August

Hi Mark, I've looked at it as it is a 9.1M pixel mono chip ICX814 9 FPS, not ICX916M correct?
Thanks again for the info.

Frank
by FeroT
Tue Aug 06, 2019 8:26 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Monday Sunshine and the Trees Be Gone! - 5th August
Replies: 21
Views: 2718

Re: Monday Sunshine and the Trees Be Gone! - 5th August

Thanks Mark, I appreciate your effort. I couldn't find online the exact camera specs of the FLIR GH3 ICX916M camera. The chip is different on those online. Can you give me the pixel size and number here?
Frank
by FeroT
Tue Aug 06, 2019 7:33 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Monday Sunshine and the Trees Be Gone! - 5th August
Replies: 21
Views: 2718

Re: Monday Sunshine and the Trees Be Gone! - 5th August

Thanks Mark for the info, I will try to make a similar setup, as I am still struggling to get a full disk in one frame . Is there a photo of the setup on your Flickr page?

Frank
by FeroT
Tue Aug 06, 2019 6:34 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Monday Sunshine and the Trees Be Gone! - 5th August
Replies: 21
Views: 2718

Re: Monday Sunshine and the Trees Be Gone! - 5th August

Beautiful full discs Mark. Can you please describe in more detail your setup for it? What lens is used with Lunt 50 etalon with Quark double stacked? thanks in advance

Frank
by FeroT
Fri Oct 27, 2017 7:47 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: AR12685 and AR12686 plus some proms from Oct 24-25-26
Replies: 8
Views: 1644

Re: AR12685 and AR12686 plus some proms from Oct 24-25-26

Two more captures of AR12686 from today Oct 27th :-) https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4459/37919406456_a09beffeae_o.jpg AR12686 in H-alpha W153mmF8 Quark-Lunt__2017-10-27_PDT_10h47m10s-0503_L_g3_ap1103 psp by Frank T , on Flickr and colored in Photoshop https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4484/37942504772_...
by FeroT
Fri Oct 27, 2017 7:32 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: AR12685 and AR12686 plus some proms from Oct 24-25-26
Replies: 8
Views: 1644

Re: AR12685 and AR12686 plus some proms from Oct 24-25-26

Thank you Alexandra, Mark, Franco and Bruce for looking and kind words.

Frank
by FeroT
Fri Oct 27, 2017 6:25 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: AR12685 and AR12686 plus some proms from Oct 24-25-26
Replies: 8
Views: 1644

AR12685 and AR12686 plus some proms from Oct 24-25-26

AR12686 today Oct 26 https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4449/24108225238_7fbdd15626_o.jpg AR12686 Q-L W153__2017-10-26_T_12-53-19-0300_L_pipp_g3_ap563_psp by Frank T , on Flickr https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4447/37249951074_4a1b9563dc_o.jpg AR12686 Q-L W153__2017-10-26_T_12-53-19-0300_L_pipp_g3_ap563_...
by FeroT
Sun Oct 01, 2017 4:18 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Hi guys!
Replies: 13
Views: 2455

Re: Hi guys!

Beautiful telescope Marco! You have some amazing pictures on your website. Welcome to this forum

Frank
by FeroT
Sun Oct 01, 2017 5:15 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: AR12681, AR12682 and AR12683 in H-alpha on September 29th 2017
Replies: 9
Views: 1546

Re: AR12681, AR12682 and AR12683 in H-alpha on September 29th 2017

Thanks Brian, I am still tweaking the workflow. Most of the things learned here, from you guys and girls :-)
Slowly getting to the maximum capabilities of my current system, so soon I will be in Alexandra's position of channeling some funds to get new gear. Valery will like it probably ;-)

Frank
by FeroT
Sat Sep 30, 2017 8:03 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Today's SUN (20170929) with FAIR to GOOD seeing
Replies: 14
Views: 2257

Re: Today's SUN (20170929) with FAIR to GOOD seeing

Exceptionally great images Pedro in all wavelength. The details are amazing.

Frank
by FeroT
Sat Sep 30, 2017 8:00 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 09/30/17 closeups with Lunt 50 + Quark DS
Replies: 6
Views: 1478

Re: 09/30/17 closeups with Lunt 50 + Quark DS

Not bad pictures. Contrast is nice, just a better focusing and you are almost there :-) The good seeing will be also helpful.

Frank
by FeroT
Sat Sep 30, 2017 7:12 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: AR12681, AR12682 and AR12683 in H-alpha on September 29th 2017
Replies: 9
Views: 1546

Re: AR12681, AR12682 and AR12683 in H-alpha on September 29th 2017

Thank you Alexandra, I appreciate your kind words. The Sun is very interesting now, I hope I capture more of it during the weekend.

Frank
by FeroT
Sat Sep 30, 2017 5:35 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 250mm Aries ERF on RCT/DS Lunt 35
Replies: 23
Views: 3844

Re: 250mm Aries ERF on RCT/DS Lunt 35

Hi Stu,
Really jealous of your spectacular gear :-) Looking forward to see some equally spectacular images soon!

Frank
by FeroT
Sat Sep 30, 2017 6:34 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: AR12681, AR12682 and AR12683 in H-alpha on September 29th 2017
Replies: 9
Views: 1546

AR12681, AR12682 and AR12683 in H-alpha on September 29th 2017

Today's spots captured with home made 3D printed truss tube Wollensak D153mm F8 achromat, Quark Chromo single stack with ASI174MM. 2000 frames sequences each. Stacked 150 best frames. Processed with ImagesPlus and tweaked a bit in Photoshop. Average seeing according to SSM was around 2.6 in a range ...
by FeroT
Thu Sep 28, 2017 7:01 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Re: Sol from the 27th of September 2017.
Replies: 7
Views: 1407

Re: Re: Sol from the 27th of September 2017.

Beautiful FDs as always Eric.

Frank
by FeroT
Tue Sep 26, 2017 12:45 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: AR2681 and AR2682 - CPC925 w Quark - Sept. 24, 2017
Replies: 7
Views: 1719

Re: AR2681 and AR2682 - CPC925 w Quark - Sept. 24, 2017

Very nice animation and details in the spot!

Frank
by FeroT
Tue Sep 26, 2017 12:41 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: AR12674 & AR12677 with 280mm scope and QUARK.
Replies: 15
Views: 2614

Re: AR12674 & AR12677 with 280mm scope and QUARK.

Valery, all your images are inspirational, outstanding! Keep up the good work!

Frank
by FeroT
Sun Sep 24, 2017 11:39 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Solar Animation 9.24
Replies: 9
Views: 1879

Re: Solar Animation 9.24

Great animation torsinadoc! Quite a firework is happening there :-)

Frank
by FeroT
Sun Sep 24, 2017 12:59 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: My take on the LOOP from September 10
Replies: 16
Views: 2947

Re: My take on the LOOP from September 10

Hi Frank I missed this post - fantastic images of the loops - sorry you had some cloud gaps / no animation but the images speak a lot! Hi Matt, thanks for looking and nice words. The first image is in fact an animation. It is quite large (82 frames) so it might take a time while it download and you...
by FeroT
Sat Sep 23, 2017 12:52 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Today's SUN (20170922) | FD images
Replies: 7
Views: 1296

Re: Today's SUN (20170922) | FD images

Beautiful series Pedro! I usually check out your pictures before any NOAA Solar every day before I start my capture :-)

Frank
by FeroT
Fri Sep 22, 2017 2:42 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Last hours of AR2673/74 with 280mm SCT and Quark
Replies: 24
Views: 5537

Re: Last hours of AR2673/74 with 280mm SCT and Quark

Very interesting discussion Valery. Thanks for the information. So as I understand you evaluated the improvement in seeing conditions on your screen just visually, without using a gadget like SSM?

Frank
by FeroT
Thu Sep 21, 2017 11:15 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: My take on the LOOP from September 10
Replies: 16
Views: 2947

Re: My take on the LOOP from September 10

Eric:
Thank you for looking and kind comments.
Frank
by FeroT
Thu Sep 21, 2017 6:37 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: My take on the LOOP from September 10
Replies: 16
Views: 2947

Re: My take on the LOOP from September 10

Bruce Girrell wrote: Thu Sep 21, 2017 3:33 am Outstanding!
Wonderful detail
Thanks Bruce!

Frank
by FeroT
Thu Sep 21, 2017 6:36 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: My take on the LOOP from September 10
Replies: 16
Views: 2947

Re: My take on the LOOP from September 10

Thanks Alexandra, Lou for your kind comments. I feel lucky to witness it. It took me by surprise. Unfortunately the weather wasn't perfect. Usually LA has nice sunny days, but some clouds were interrupting the capturing session several times. I collected about 4 hours of material, but due to some lo...
by FeroT
Wed Sep 20, 2017 9:14 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: My take on the LOOP from September 10
Replies: 16
Views: 2947

Re: My take on the LOOP from September 10

Thanks Mark
by FeroT
Sat Sep 16, 2017 3:14 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: AR12680 short animation
Replies: 12
Views: 2187

Re: AR12680 short animation

Thanks Brian.
by FeroT
Fri Sep 15, 2017 7:23 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: AR12680 short animation
Replies: 12
Views: 2187

Re: AR12680 short animation

It's all about luck, I guess. Thanks you Ibbo, Derek for looking.
Frank
by FeroT
Thu Sep 14, 2017 10:00 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: My take on the LOOP from September 10
Replies: 16
Views: 2947

Re: My take on the LOOP from September 10

Thanks Stu for your kind comment.

Frank
by FeroT
Thu Sep 14, 2017 9:57 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: AR12680 short animation
Replies: 12
Views: 2187

Re: AR12680 short animation

dccole9 wrote: Thu Sep 14, 2017 6:40 pm That's enough action for me! Well done! About how much time does it represent?

Chris
Thanks Chris. Checking the timestamps of the AVI files, it is in total about 8 minutes 30 seconds time span, so less than 1 frame per minute

Frank
by FeroT
Wed Sep 13, 2017 9:07 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: AR12680 short animation
Replies: 12
Views: 2187

AR12680 short animation

The AR12680 showed yesterday a bit of its power. Just a 10 frame animation. The seeing was really bad.

ImageAR12680 spitting fire by Frank T, on Flickr

Frank
by FeroT
Wed Sep 13, 2017 8:31 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: My take on the LOOP from September 10
Replies: 16
Views: 2947

Re: My take on the LOOP from September 10

Thanks Alex, Franco
by FeroT
Wed Sep 13, 2017 5:57 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: My take on the LOOP from September 10
Replies: 16
Views: 2947

My take on the LOOP from September 10

Unfortunately the clouds came several times to interrupt the capturing session. Still an impressive show :-) https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4360/37017359862_eb83f87220_o.jpg AR2673 post flare loop animation September 10 2017 10fps by Frank T , on Flickr Here are some individual frames from the day T...
by FeroT
Sun Aug 27, 2017 10:09 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: HA 26.08.2017
Replies: 8
Views: 1830

Re: HA 26.08.2017

HELLO JOZEF, GREAT DETAILS AND THE SECOND INVERTED ar ON THE SUN'S EDGE IS VERY THREE DIMENSIONAL.

ImageSun in H-Alpha on August 26th 2017 by Frank T, on Flickr

FRANK
by FeroT
Wed Aug 09, 2017 10:24 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Home made Wollensak D153mm F1200 H-Alpha pictures of AR2670
Replies: 25
Views: 4457

Re: Home made Wollensak D153mm F1200 H-Alpha pictures of AR2670

What material are you 3D printing in? I find i need full fill else everything is just brittle (which your equipment is quite clearly not!) I am using mostly PETG. I've tried first PLA, but it was brittle, some parts under stress cracked along the layers. For structural parts (mounting rings, saddle...
by FeroT
Wed Aug 09, 2017 5:58 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Home made Wollensak D153mm F1200 H-Alpha pictures of AR2670
Replies: 25
Views: 4457

Re: Home made Wollensak D153mm F1200 H-Alpha pictures of AR2670

Hi Frank, I think the weight advantage is bigger. My scope is a Bresser 127/1200. It weighs 7.9 kg. The 150/1200 version weighs 11.1 kg. The difference between your two Wollensaks is 1.3 kg. So a truss Bresser 150 would be approximately 9.2 kg. That is 1.9 kg less than the standaard version. So abo...
by FeroT
Wed Aug 09, 2017 7:01 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Home made Wollensak D153mm F1200 H-Alpha pictures of AR2670
Replies: 25
Views: 4457

Re: Home made Wollensak D153mm F1200 H-Alpha pictures of AR2670

Hi Frank, Thanks for your answers! I agree with you: it looks amazing! What is the weight of the scope? Clear skies! Bart. Hi Bart, The weight of the scope is 9.3kg, this is without the etalon-telecentric-camera. I have finished another scope using a Wollensak 127mm diameter 1200mm focal length ach...
by FeroT
Mon Aug 07, 2017 9:41 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Home made Wollensak D153mm F1200 H-Alpha pictures of AR2670
Replies: 25
Views: 4457

Re: Home made Wollensak D153mm F1200 H-Alpha pictures of AR2670

Thank you Alexandra and Eric for your kind words.
by FeroT
Mon Aug 07, 2017 7:51 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Home made Wollensak D153mm F1200 H-Alpha pictures of AR2670
Replies: 25
Views: 4457

Re: Home made Wollensak D153mm F1200 H-Alpha pictures of AR2670

You are totally right Valery :-)
Put me on your list of potential buyers for the large diameter D-ERF !

Frank
by FeroT
Mon Aug 07, 2017 3:28 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Home made Wollensak D153mm F1200 H-Alpha pictures of AR2670
Replies: 25
Views: 4457

Re: Home made Wollensak D153mm F1200 H-Alpha pictures of AR2670

Hey Franco, Thanks. When I started with the H-Alpha imaging a year ago, I was watching all of you guys (and girls:-) on the web thinking that I will never come even close to the level of the work presented here. I know I am still far from getting to the level of Jozef and others, but the progress an...
by FeroT
Mon Aug 07, 2017 3:21 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Home made Wollensak D153mm F1200 H-Alpha pictures of AR2670
Replies: 25
Views: 4457

Re: Home made Wollensak D153mm F1200 H-Alpha pictures of AR2670

Wow, what a sexy scope! Is less weight the biggest advantage of the open truss concept or are there others? And what do you see as disadvantages? Bart. Hi Bart, Thanks for the compliment. This scope is entirely for solar and H-Alpha, so the tube doesn't need to keep out any unwanted light of the li...
by FeroT
Sun Aug 06, 2017 6:40 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Home made Wollensak D153mm F1200 H-Alpha pictures of AR2670
Replies: 25
Views: 4457

Re: Home made Wollensak D153mm F1200 H-Alpha pictures of AR2670

Derek, Stu, Christian, Mark thank you all!

Frank
by FeroT
Sat Aug 05, 2017 6:17 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Home made Wollensak D153mm F1200 H-Alpha pictures of AR2670
Replies: 25
Views: 4457

Re: Home made Wollensak D153mm F1200 H-Alpha pictures of AR2670

Thanks Brian. I appreciate your comment.

Frank
by FeroT
Sat Aug 05, 2017 4:40 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Home made Wollensak D153mm F1200 H-Alpha pictures of AR2670
Replies: 25
Views: 4457

Re: Home made Wollensak D153mm F1200 H-Alpha pictures of AR2670

Hello Valery, I am not using the triple stack anymore. It was just a one off experiment. I use double stack mostly. It produces to my eye a little bit more contrast and a slight 3d effect. Single stack images look to me a little flatter. Quark is modified with the 25mm Andover blocking filter with T...
by FeroT
Sat Aug 05, 2017 7:03 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Home made Wollensak D153mm F1200 H-Alpha pictures of AR2670
Replies: 25
Views: 4457

Home made Wollensak D153mm F1200 H-Alpha pictures of AR2670

This my first post here showing my new home made solar scope. I have to thank my friend and mentor Jozef Csukas (oreoluna) who's perfect solar images and animations inspired me to get into hi-res solar imaging. I've used also his very nice open truss tube idea. I've modified it by 3D printing the mo...
by FeroT
Thu Aug 03, 2017 8:35 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: AR2670 alias AR2665
Replies: 14
Views: 2919

Re: AR2670 alias AR2665

"Vsetko perfektne rozumiet Jozef! :-)"