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by OTangen
Tue Apr 14, 2020 9:44 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Forum upgrades finally completed. sort of
Replies: 17
Views: 4373

Re: Forum upgrades finally completed. sort of

Thank you Stephen. The result look very good. Sorry we did not meet at NEAF. I was looking forward to that.
Best regards
Øivind Tangen
60N10E
by OTangen
Tue Nov 12, 2019 10:48 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Mercury Transit November 2019
Replies: 18
Views: 2511

Re: Mercury Transit November 2019

Glad to hear that you had success after driving so far for it. Wonderful contrast in your images.

Øivind Tangen
60N10E
by OTangen
Tue Nov 12, 2019 10:42 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Mercury run around
Replies: 13
Views: 1451

Re: Mercury run around

Congratulations! After reading your dramatic chase for blue skies I am so happy that you got your reward.

All the best from
Øivind Tangen
60N10E
by OTangen
Sun Nov 10, 2019 11:21 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Anybody going to catch the Mercury Transit?
Replies: 22
Views: 2638

Re: Anybody going to catch the Mercury Transit?

Hi!

Snow is forecasted here in Norway on Monday. But I will keep an eye on the clouds. One never knows :)

Good luck to everybody!
Øivind Tangen
60N10E
by OTangen
Mon May 20, 2019 1:23 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Solarchat forum extended 3 more years...
Replies: 12
Views: 2205

Re: Solarchat forum extended 3 more years...

Hi Stephen! I am glad that we are able to keep this source of information for us solar people running for three more years. It is always an inspiration to see other contributers fantastic pictures and try to obtain the same quality myself. (Which so far has not happened :) It was also nice to meet y...
by OTangen
Fri Apr 19, 2019 4:55 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: I need a laptop that matches the speed of ZWO ASI174
Replies: 10
Views: 1909

Re: I need a laptop that matches the speed of ZWO ASI174

Hi all! Bart 1805: My machine do have a USB3 port and I have 512 GB SSD drive. The internal RAM is DDR3 16 GB Paul: I use an SSM. I do think my SSD is running in SATA mode though. It is a Samsung MZ7TE512HMHP-000L2 according to the BIOS. I do not know if that disk can be run in PCIe mode. I will see...
by OTangen
Wed Apr 17, 2019 8:09 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: I need a laptop that matches the speed of ZWO ASI174
Replies: 10
Views: 1909

Re: I need a laptop that matches the speed of ZWO ASI174

Thanks guys for the response! Mark: I do have the maximum buffer size, it is a little less than 4 GB as far as I can recall. Merlin: Well, good advise but I was trying to avoid that right now. May be I get so frustrated I'll do it one of these days. I will keep you posted when I return to my observa...
by OTangen
Tue Apr 16, 2019 8:46 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: I need a laptop that matches the speed of ZWO ASI174
Replies: 10
Views: 1909

Re: I need a laptop that matches the speed of ZWO ASI174

Thank you for the replay Marty! I will try SharpCap in a couple of weeks when I get back to my solar gear. I have tried both 8 bit and 16 bit (its possibly just 12 bit) I do not use flat calibration during imaging. I use flats in Autostakkert. I tried another pc today, but it was way, way slower, so...
by OTangen
Mon Apr 15, 2019 6:32 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: April 13th sun + animation on ~ 5h
Replies: 11
Views: 1840

Re: April 13th sun + animation on ~ 5h

Wonderful animation and extremely detailed closeup.

Oivind Tangen
60N 10E
by OTangen
Mon Apr 15, 2019 6:28 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: I need a laptop that matches the speed of ZWO ASI174
Replies: 10
Views: 1909

I need a laptop that matches the speed of ZWO ASI174

Hi! I started the solar imaging season to day here in Norway and was reminded of the fact that my current laptop, Lenovo Y-50-70 with SSD and DDR3 type RAM is not able to take care of the bit stream coming from the 174 camera. Doing full disk mosaics I use more or less the full frame on the -174 giv...
by OTangen
Thu Apr 11, 2019 9:08 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: NEAF
Replies: 27
Views: 3976

Re: NEAF

Hi guys! I am sorry I missed the meeting place and time. My cellphone died when I was turning it on after the flight and I did not have any means of communication during my whole stay. (I had to buy a new phone when I got home, the battery was shorted). But I was there all day both Saturday and Sund...
by OTangen
Mon Apr 01, 2019 9:22 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 2019 FUNDRAISER UNDER WAY!! PLEASE DONATE
Replies: 17
Views: 3149

Re: 2019 FUNDRAISER UNDER WAY!! PLEASE DONATE

Thank you Mark!
Now it worked.

Oivind
by OTangen
Mon Apr 01, 2019 4:34 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 2019 FUNDRAISER UNDER WAY!! PLEASE DONATE
Replies: 17
Views: 3149

Re: 2019 FUNDRAISER UNDER WAY!! PLEASE DONATE

I do not understand how to make a contribution. Can somebody please explain to me :)

Oivind
by OTangen
Mon Apr 01, 2019 4:34 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: 2019 FUNDRAISER UNDER WAY!! PLEASE DONATE
Replies: 17
Views: 3149

Re: 2019 FUNDRAISER UNDER WAY!! PLEASE DONATE

Will you be at NEAF this year, Stephen. I will be there and will help out at the solar star party.

Oivind Tangen
60N10E
by OTangen
Fri Jul 27, 2018 10:19 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: CBSAP shutting down September 1st
Replies: 26
Views: 5588

Re: CBSAP shutting down September 1st

Dear Stephen!

I am so glad to have met you at NEAF many times and experienced the enthusiasm that you radiate. I hope that you still enjoy meeting young people and will spread the word of solar view enjoyment, even in these low solar activity times.

Best regards from
Oivind Tangen
by OTangen
Thu Jul 05, 2018 11:00 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: SUN 20180703 animated gif
Replies: 17
Views: 2726

Re: SUN 20180703 animated gif

Hi again! I have now tried the program and it works like a charm. Here is the result: http://www.knuttangen.no/astro/index.php/The-Sun-in-Ha-Animated-GIFs/Solar-animation-2018-06-25 There is not much happening and I have not put a lot of work into the processing, but all 50 frames are beautifully al...
by OTangen
Thu Jul 05, 2018 10:22 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: SUN 20180703 animated gif
Replies: 17
Views: 2726

Re: SUN 20180703 animated gif

Thank you guys. I will try that.

Oivind Tangen
60N10E
by OTangen
Thu Jul 05, 2018 12:32 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: SUN 20180703 animated gif
Replies: 17
Views: 2726

Re: SUN 20180703 animated gif

Fantastic! I can watch it over and over and still find something new.
Question: I have problems finding a program to align the single frames. I have tried Registax5 and 6 but none of them will align my images.

Best regards
Oivind Tangen
60N10E
by OTangen
Thu Apr 19, 2018 8:47 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: NEAF
Replies: 16
Views: 2799

Re: NEAF

Hi Brian!

I will text Tove a message about the meeting.

Oivind
by OTangen
Wed Apr 18, 2018 7:05 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Spring ???
Replies: 4
Views: 1109

Re: Spring ???

Hi Brian! You have a wonderful observing site. I hope spring will come to you soon. Here at 60 degN in Norway there is still some snow on the ground but the clear patches are getting bigger every day. I took my first solar images of the year a couple of days ago, but the sun is low and the result wa...
by OTangen
Wed Apr 18, 2018 7:00 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: NEAF
Replies: 16
Views: 2799

Re: NEAF

Hi!

I was scheduled to go but had to cancel due to illness in my family. My club member, Tove Gudim will be there, may be you can contact her. She is heavily into solar observation and photography.
I hope you will have a good show and I miss being there.

All the best from Oivind Tangen, Norway
by OTangen
Thu Oct 26, 2017 10:36 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Total Solar Eclipse 2017 my final version
Replies: 13
Views: 2804

Re: Total Solar Eclipse 2017 my final version

Fantastic detail and you caught several layers on top of each other. I have never seen anything like it! Congratulations.

Oivind Tangen
60N10E
by OTangen
Sat Sep 16, 2017 5:33 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year
Replies: 20
Views: 4293

Re: Insight Astronomy Photographer of the Year

Congratulations to Alexandra and Michael. Both images are outstanding work of art. Very well processed and presented. It inspires me to try to make better images myself!

Oivind Tangen
60N 10E
by OTangen
Tue Sep 05, 2017 9:27 am
Forum: Great American Solar Eclipse August 21 2017
Topic: My eclipse pictures from Spray, OR
Replies: 7
Views: 4614

Re: My eclipse pictures from Spray, OR

Thank you Alexandra. I am looking forward to see your results. They are always of the highest quality.

Oivind Tangen
60N 10E
by OTangen
Sat Sep 02, 2017 8:55 pm
Forum: Great American Solar Eclipse August 21 2017
Topic: My eclipse pictures from Spray, OR
Replies: 7
Views: 4614

Re: My eclipse pictures from Spray, OR

Derek and Eric!

Thank you for the comments. I am trying to dig into the Pellet method but so far no presentable result :)

Oivind
by OTangen
Fri Sep 01, 2017 9:25 am
Forum: Great American Solar Eclipse August 21 2017
Topic: The most amazing experience of my life
Replies: 17
Views: 7063

Re: The most amazing experience of my life

Hi Alexandra!
I have looked through all your wonderful images of the eclipse on Flickr and they turned out superbly. I am glad the weather turned out so well for you and the others.

Oivind Tangen
60N 10E
by OTangen
Fri Sep 01, 2017 9:18 am
Forum: Great American Solar Eclipse August 21 2017
Topic: Some Eclipse pics.
Replies: 12
Views: 5673

Re: Some Eclipse pics.

Hi!

I am glad you got such glorious weather and setting. The pictures turned out great and it's the first time I see CaK proms.

Oivind Tangen
60N 10E
by OTangen
Fri Sep 01, 2017 9:14 am
Forum: Great American Solar Eclipse August 21 2017
Topic: Eclipse outreach activity in the park
Replies: 5
Views: 4146

Re: Eclipse outreach activity in the park

Very nice setup and beautiful surroundings.

Oivind Tangen
60N 10E
by OTangen
Fri Sep 01, 2017 9:13 am
Forum: Great American Solar Eclipse August 21 2017
Topic: Corona
Replies: 7
Views: 4477

Re: Corona

Wonderful corona details! And beautiful prominences as well.

Oivind Tangen
60N 10E
by OTangen
Fri Sep 01, 2017 9:12 am
Forum: Great American Solar Eclipse August 21 2017
Topic: Partial eclipse in México City.
Replies: 13
Views: 5806

Re: Partial eclipse in México City.

Hi Eric!

I am glad you got to see it partially. Detailed and crisp images as always.

Oivind Tangen
60N 10E
by OTangen
Fri Sep 01, 2017 9:08 am
Forum: Great American Solar Eclipse August 21 2017
Topic: Corona Picture, finally <dusts hands off>
Replies: 9
Views: 4887

Re: Corona Picture, finally <dusts hands off>

HI!

Wonderful detail Chris. One of the best results I've seen so far.

Oivind Tangen
60N 10E
by OTangen
Fri Sep 01, 2017 9:06 am
Forum: Great American Solar Eclipse August 21 2017
Topic: My eclipse experience from Mitchell, OR
Replies: 8
Views: 4627

Re: My eclipse experience from Mitchell, OR

Very nice and informative video and very good results.

Oivind Tangen
60N 10E
by OTangen
Fri Sep 01, 2017 9:05 am
Forum: Great American Solar Eclipse August 21 2017
Topic: Wyoming Totality
Replies: 8
Views: 4877

Re: Wyoming Totality

Wow, you certainly had some issues. But the results are great!

Oivind Tangen
60N 10E
by OTangen
Fri Sep 01, 2017 9:03 am
Forum: Great American Solar Eclipse August 21 2017
Topic: Eclipse White Light Images
Replies: 13
Views: 6420

Re: Eclipse White Light Images

Very crisp and detailed WL images.

Oivind Tangen
60N 10E
by OTangen
Fri Sep 01, 2017 9:02 am
Forum: Great American Solar Eclipse August 21 2017
Topic: My View of the eclipse
Replies: 11
Views: 5558

Re: My View of the eclipse

Hi Brian!

Very nice report from the golf course. Great pictures and composition.

Oivind Tangen
60N 10E
by OTangen
Thu Aug 31, 2017 10:42 pm
Forum: Great American Solar Eclipse August 21 2017
Topic: My eclipse pictures from Spray, OR
Replies: 7
Views: 4614

My eclipse pictures from Spray, OR

Hallo! I am back home after a wonderful 15 day trip to the US visiting friends in Oregon and Washington. We had our base outside Spray OR. Together with 500 children and adults we saw the eclipse under perfectly clear skies and no wind. This is my 7th eclipse but none are equal to the other and the ...
by OTangen
Sat Aug 12, 2017 2:09 pm
Forum: Great American Solar Eclipse August 21 2017
Topic: Anyone looking for RV/5th Wheel hook-ups in Oregon for eclipse?
Replies: 2
Views: 2896

Re: Anyone looking for RV/5th Wheel hook-ups in Oregon for eclipse?

Oh, I misread your message. Thought you were looking for a place to stay.
Clear skies!
Oivind Tangen
by OTangen
Sat Aug 12, 2017 2:03 pm
Forum: Great American Solar Eclipse August 21 2017
Topic: Where is everyone headed ?
Replies: 11
Views: 5356

Re: Where is everyone headed ?

I will be in Spray, Oregon.

Oivind Tangen
60N10E
by OTangen
Sat Aug 12, 2017 2:00 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Gain Recommendation for ZWO 174mm
Replies: 15
Views: 2934

Re: Gain Recommendation for ZWO 174mm

Ok. Thanks Pedro.

Oivind Tangen
60N10E
by OTangen
Sat Aug 12, 2017 12:03 pm
Forum: Great American Solar Eclipse August 21 2017
Topic: Anyone looking for RV/5th Wheel hook-ups in Oregon for eclipse?
Replies: 2
Views: 2896

Re: Anyone looking for RV/5th Wheel hook-ups in Oregon for eclipse?

We are staying tthe right lane ranch near spray with a 5th wheeler.
Oivind tangen
60N10E
by OTangen
Sat Aug 12, 2017 11:50 am
Forum: Great American Solar Eclipse August 21 2017
Topic: What is everyone going to image with?
Replies: 8
Views: 4983

Re: What is everyone going to image with?

I am going to Oregon, near Madras and is going to bring wl filter, a 250 mm zoom lens on a Canon D40.

Oivind tangen
60N10E
by OTangen
Sat Aug 12, 2017 11:45 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Gain Recommendation for ZWO 174mm
Replies: 15
Views: 2934

Re: Gain Recommendation for ZWO 174mm

Interesting.
Do you guys use 8 or 16 bit dynamic range? And is the gain recommendation when using Firecapture?

Oivind tangen
60N10E
by OTangen
Wed Aug 09, 2017 8:23 am
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: Great prominences today: Achro 180 + Quark
Replies: 14
Views: 2589

Re: Great prominences today: Achro 180 + Quark

Fantastic resolution. A joy to look at while it's raining here.

Oivind tangen
60n 10e
by OTangen
Wed Aug 02, 2017 2:30 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: How do you remove your Newton stripes?
Replies: 8
Views: 1571

Re: How do you remove your Newton stripes?

Here is an example. http://www.knuttangen.no/astro/index.php/The-Sun-in-Ha/The-Sun-in-2017/The-Sun-in-July/20170720_083817_utc As you see, it doesn't complely remove the stripes. The flat field method is for me much more effective. And here is a couple of examples with the flat field method: http://...
by OTangen
Tue Aug 01, 2017 9:54 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: New Sunspot S5750 Coming Around The Limn
Replies: 5
Views: 994

Re: New Sunspot S5750 Coming Around The Limn

Thanks for the information. I will be looking forward to imaging the area.

Oivind Tangen
60N 10E
by OTangen
Tue Aug 01, 2017 9:50 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: How do you remove your Newton stripes?
Replies: 8
Views: 1571

Re: How do you remove your Newton stripes?

Problem solved! I found a tutorial in the library section and that led me to the fact that I used an old version of Autostakkert. Installing the newest stable version made the flat field master work and all the dust bunnies and most importantly the Newton stripes were gone. Thanks to the creator of ...
by OTangen
Tue Aug 01, 2017 4:14 pm
Forum: This is SolarChat !!
Topic: How do you remove your Newton stripes?
Replies: 8
Views: 1571

Re: How do you remove your Newton stripes?

Thank you for your answers guys! I have tried two different types of tilt adjusters but neither completely remove the stripes. I hoped that there was a way I could remove them by applying flats, since one have to use flats anyway to compensate for dust particles and uneven illumination. Oivind Tange...