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- Thu May 09, 2019 1:42 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Animation: Cinco de Mayo Fireworks
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1684
Re: Animation: Cinco de Mayo Fireworks
Thanks Eric!
- Wed May 08, 2019 11:14 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Two spots - 7 May 2019
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1254
Re: Two spots - 7 May 2019
Very nice shot Bruce. Let us know how you make out with Genika/SSM. There are options.
- Wed May 08, 2019 11:09 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: storm on the sun May 6 PART 2 (NEW)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1874
Re: storm on the sun May 6 PART 2 (NEW)
These are so great. Really enjoying them Paul.
- Wed May 08, 2019 9:43 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Animation: Cinco de Mayo Fireworks
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1684
Animation: Cinco de Mayo Fireworks
Finished processing an animation from Sunday May 5th. I love doing these and it was so nice to have a confluence of time, weather and and interesting target (AR2740). This is 26 frames of 150/500 stacks captured between 13:36 and 14:57 EDT using a Lunt LS100THa/B1800, 5x PowerMate, and a PGR Grassho...
- Mon May 06, 2019 7:59 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: First attempt at an animation
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1744
Re: First attempt at an animation
This is a great first animation. I also use Firecapture with SSM and it works very well using the plug in developed by PDB (user on SolarChat).
- Mon May 06, 2019 7:53 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: storm on the sun May 6 PART 2 (NEW)
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1874
Re: storm on the sun May 6 (new)
Very impressive animation Paul!
- Mon Apr 29, 2019 3:41 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Photographic Benefits of UV/IR Blocking Filter
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1613
Re: Photographic Benefits of UV/IR Blocking Filter
Thanks to all who chimed in. It has cleared some things up for me (excuse the pun :P ). I can see how they benefit the image through narrowing the wavelength the camera is recording. Seems that this results in better contrast and structural details. No one indicated that they found the extra data us...
- Thu Apr 25, 2019 3:50 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Photographic Benefits of UV/IR Blocking Filter
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1613
Re: Photographic Benefits of UV/IR Blocking Filter
Hi Mark, Thanks for responding. So it sounds like your usage is strictly for managing thermal energy. I think I understand those considerations. I'm also wondering about the impact on data collected during imaging and how that might affect the image quality (for better or worse). The PGR implementat...
- Wed Apr 24, 2019 4:28 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Photographic Benefits of UV/IR Blocking Filter
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1613
Photographic Benefits of UV/IR Blocking Filter
When solar photographers specify their hydrogen-alpha light path I often see a UV/IR blocking filter listed and I'm curious to know what specific benefits are derived particularly as it relates to the quality of the image (heat energy management considerations aside). Is there a placement requiremen...
- Wed Apr 24, 2019 2:29 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Prom 24 April
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1013
Re: Prom 24 April
Very nice details David.
- Tue Apr 23, 2019 5:24 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: 9 inch Rumak: granulation and AR2738
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2029
Re: 9 inch Rumak: granulation and AR2738
Bravo on the granulation shot Bart. Looks like your going to have some fun with that particular scope!
- Tue Apr 23, 2019 3:18 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Sun time lapse 4h 45m 20-04-2019
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1182
Re: Sun time lapse 4h 45m 20-04-2019
Nice work Raineer. That slowly evolving prominence benefited from your patience. I envy your permanent installation!
- Sun Apr 21, 2019 3:16 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Prominences & Lift Off Animation, AR2739 | HA, CaK | April 20th 2019
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1844
Re: Prominences & Lift Off Animation, AR2739 | HA, CaK | April 20th 2019
Nice work Marty. I like the animation.
- Wed Apr 17, 2019 8:15 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: AR2738 in High Res & Full Discs | HA, CaK, WL | April 17th 2019
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1225
Re: AR2738 in High Res & Full Discs | HA, CaK, WL | April 17th 2019
Brilliant shots Marty.
- Tue Apr 16, 2019 8:32 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Holiday sunshine
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1613
Re: Holiday sunshine
Very nice images Alexandra. Sounds like a very interesting place to visit. My potentially last opportunity to catch this wonderful spot is vanishing out my 9th floor window of my office at work today. I did manage a few sucker holes peaks visually on Sunday before the rain set in. Rear mounted Halph...
- Tue Apr 16, 2019 8:30 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Sol from the 15th of April of 2019.
- Replies: 4
- Views: 791
Re: Sol from the 15th of April of 2019.
Very nice images Eric.
- Tue Apr 16, 2019 8:17 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: I often see dangerous sun filters on sale on Ebay with 1960/70s scopes, you know the eyepiece type.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 672
Re: I often see dangerous sun filters on sale on Ebay with 1960/70s scopes, you know the eyepiece type.
Thanks for taking the time to do this Jeremy. Who knows how many eyes you've potentially saved as a result. Fine work.
- Sun Apr 14, 2019 11:49 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Great Sunspot in AR2738 in High Res | HA & WL | April 12th 2019
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1770
Re: Great Sunspot in AR2738 in High Res | HA & WL | April 12th 2019
Stunning. Especially the white light Marty. Congrats.
- Sun Apr 14, 2019 11:42 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Some Sunshine with the Travelling Kit - 13th April
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2131
Re: Some Sunshine with the Travelling Kit - 13th April
The portability challenge is quite fun isn’t it? It seems you’ve packed an enormous amount of capability into your setup Mark. Terrific results. Hope the clouds steer ‘round you.
- Sun Apr 14, 2019 10:24 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Sunday Sun 14th April '19
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1746
Re: Sunday Sun 14th April '19
Very nice shots Stu. Inspired me to take the 4” out for a few peaks through the sucker holes. That AR is putting on a good show!
- Sun Apr 14, 2019 12:26 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: When I win the lottery
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3775
Re: When I win the lottery
Brian
I believe they relaxed the struts so it would lie flatter. I wouldn’t want be around to see it roll off its perch
This is a one of a kind scope designed by a renowned optician. It belongs at 8,000 feet altitude in New Mexico. I’d love to have a peak.
I believe they relaxed the struts so it would lie flatter. I wouldn’t want be around to see it roll off its perch
This is a one of a kind scope designed by a renowned optician. It belongs at 8,000 feet altitude in New Mexico. I’d love to have a peak.
- Thu Apr 11, 2019 1:55 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Quick session early doors 11/04/2019 Tal/PST mod
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1637
Re: Quick session early doors 11/04/2019 Tal/PST mod
Very nice results David. The prom zone is very interesting. I'm jealous that I'm not getting out to enjoy any of this recent activity!
- Wed Apr 10, 2019 4:46 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Proms and spot April 9, 2019
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1693
Re: Proms and spot April 9, 2019
Wow, fantastic results Phil. Something for me to aspire to....someday
- Tue Apr 09, 2019 12:05 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: NEAF
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3975
Re: NEAF
Just got home. This was my third and best NEAF. I very much enjoyed meeting some of the folks from SolarChat. Brian, Franco, Billy, Eric, Rainer, Stephen, hope you all had a great time as well. The comradery was warm, the weather was kind, the speakers were engaging and the toys were plentiful. What...
- Fri Apr 05, 2019 2:25 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: GET READY FOR THE SUN UK
- Replies: 4
- Views: 834
Re: GET READY FOR THE SUN UK
Lovely forecast! Enjoy. Look forward to some great pics.
- Fri Apr 05, 2019 2:22 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: NEAF
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3975
Re: NEAF
I’m leaving in about an hour for NEAF. I’ll try to make the Daystar rendezvous as well. If not I spend quite a bit of time at the Astro-Hutech booth (good friends of mine). I’m looking forward to getting a Hinode guider this year :P It will be great to meet some of you! George, I’ll be sure and look...
- Tue Apr 02, 2019 1:01 pm
- Forum: Solar Reference Library
- Topic: Free Online Access to Astronomy Magazines
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6241
Re: Magazine links now work
Thanks for the links. These are great!
- Mon Apr 01, 2019 12:19 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: 2019 FUNDRAISER UNDER WAY!! PLEASE DONATE
- Replies: 17
- Views: 3149
Re: 2019 FUNDRAISER UNDER WAY!! PLEASE DONATE
Sent one yesterday. Thanks Stephen!
- Wed Mar 27, 2019 2:11 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: More aperture please (PST)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2582
Re: More aperture please (PST)
Thank you for the de-interlace tip Phil. Extremely helpful. :bow2 I also found a video that had quite a bit of drift in it due to long pauses in adequate seeing so I was able to use AutoStakkert to smooth out the vertical banding as well. I think I'll stop here on this session. Many lessons learned ...
- Mon Mar 25, 2019 4:31 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Sun March 24th
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2044
Re: Sun March 24th
Franco,
Nice images from a sweet set-up. Can't wait to see what the HAT 0.3A combo can do on a good day. Hope your mom is doing much better.
Nice images from a sweet set-up. Can't wait to see what the HAT 0.3A combo can do on a good day. Hope your mom is doing much better.
- Mon Mar 25, 2019 4:30 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Today's SUN (20190323) | AR12735/36 & Prom
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1683
Re: Today's SUN (20190323) | AR12735/36 & Prom
Beautiful work Pedro.
- Mon Mar 25, 2019 2:55 pm
- Forum: SPoD Archive
- Topic: ladies and gentleman the ultimate animation of March 24
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3416
Re: ladies and gentleman the ultimate animation of March 24
Terrific Paul. Like a lava pool!
- Mon Mar 25, 2019 2:55 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: ladies and gentleman the ultimate animation of March 24
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2058
Re: ladies and gentleman the ultimate animation of March 24
Terrific Paul. Like a lava pool!
- Mon Mar 25, 2019 2:53 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: More aperture please (PST)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2582
Re: More aperture please (PST)
I'm not sure if you're referring to the fine horizontal banding or the two vertical shadowy ones. I think the latter could potentially be managed using flats. As for the horizontal stuff....yes. This is strange. I uploaded the exact same file to Astrobin and don't see those artifacts. At least not n...
- Mon Mar 25, 2019 12:21 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: More aperture please (PST)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2582
Re: More aperture please (PST)
Thanks Phil. I think it's going to be a fun set up to use when time is limited which these days seems often. If we're going to credit manufacturer nations we'll have to include Japan (Borg) if we're stopping at the focus point :lol: I was able to rotate that shadow/reflection pattern out by turning ...
- Sun Mar 24, 2019 3:38 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: More aperture please (PST)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2582
Re: More aperture please (PST)
Thanks Mark! It occurred to me that this light path passes through elements created by David Lunt, Del Woods and Mark Wagner....arguably 3 of the most influential amateur H-alpha equipment makers in the U.S. Kinda cool. I failed to mention the shot was taken yesterday around 11:30 AM EDT.
- Sun Mar 24, 2019 3:00 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: More aperture please (PST)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2582
Re: More aperture please (PST)
And finally....here's my "minimalist" set-up with an initial result. As I mentioned above it is a Borg 45ED which I've had for many years with an older pre-Meade Coronado SolarMax 40 and the Solar Sprectrum modified T-scanner. All riding on a mighty iOptron SmartEQ Pro+ with nary a counter...
- Sun Mar 24, 2019 12:59 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: animation March 22
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1535
Re: animation March 22
That is one cool animation Paul.
- Mon Mar 11, 2019 3:19 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Sol from the 10th of March 2019.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 901
Re: Sol from the 10th of March 2019.
Beautiful set of images Eric. That prom is gorgeous.
- Mon Mar 11, 2019 3:18 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Sun 2019 03 10
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1007
Re: Sun 2019 03 10
Love that prom shot Pepe.
- Fri Mar 08, 2019 1:28 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Sunspot in AR2734 Continues | + FD, Proms, Plages | March 7th 2019
- Replies: 17
- Views: 2082
Re: Sunspot in AR2734 Continues | + FD, Proms, Plages | March 7th 2019
Nice set Marty. Interesting prom.
- Fri Mar 08, 2019 1:23 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: PST FD w/enhanced ROI March 6, 2019
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1409
Re: PST FD w/enhanced ROI March 6, 2019
That’s very good detail for a 40mm aperture. Nice work Phil!
- Fri Mar 08, 2019 1:20 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Sol from the 6th of March 2019.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1186
Re: Sol from the 6th of March 2019.
Very sharp images Eric. Beautiful.
- Wed Feb 27, 2019 12:54 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: More aperture please (PST)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2582
Re: More aperture please (PST)
It might sound odd but at times I like to try to get the most from the least. I've had interesting results from an iPhone and 89mm scope using mosaics. (Link below) I know exactly what you mean Phil. I’m working on a similar project pairing up a SolarMax 40 with a Borg 45ED and iOptron SmartEQ Pro....
- Sat Feb 23, 2019 5:08 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: First session of the year
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1232
Re: First session of the year
Nice image David.
Living vicariously through you all.
Living vicariously through you all.
- Sat Feb 23, 2019 5:06 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Saturday Sunshine - 23rd February
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1809
Re: Saturday Sunshine - 23rd February
Very nice set of images Mark.
- Thu Feb 14, 2019 1:54 am
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Software Section On The Forum
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1930
Re: Software Section On The Forum
Thanks Mark!
- Sun Feb 10, 2019 7:33 pm
- Forum: This is SolarChat !!
- Topic: Solar Minimum Sunshine 9th February
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1882
Re: Solar Minimum Sunshine 9th February
Mark,
The proms look great and you captured that decayed AR very nicely. Glad to see you’re getting a little sky time again.
The proms look great and you captured that decayed AR very nicely. Glad to see you’re getting a little sky time again.
- Sun Feb 10, 2019 6:45 pm
- Forum: Solar Software
- Topic: SolarMonitor software
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5055
Re: SolarMonitor software
Thanks Mark! The fps issue was the result of applying an FC patch to enable the gamma control for the PGR Grasshopper 3. The patch switches the mode to Mono from Raw. While it does indeed enable the gamma control it also greatly reduces the max fps. Removing the patch removes the gamma control and r...
- Sun Feb 10, 2019 2:50 am
- Forum: Solar Software
- Topic: SolarMonitor software
- Replies: 8
- Views: 5055
Re: SolarMonitor software
Hi Paul, Finally got outside with the beta version today and it worked great. I did an autorun with high thin hazy clouds and got some good shots. I've solved my fps slowness problem as well so I was excited to be getting both good seeing moments and high frame rates. Once the connection was up it j...