July 24 2022 Imaging Session.

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July 24 2022 Imaging Session.

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Today I did an imaging only session starting at 14:50 and ending at 15:15 ( UTC ). The skies are partly cloudy with below average seeing. The temperature is 84F ( 28.8C ). I used the double stacked Coronado SolarMax II 90 for Ha and the Celestron NexStar 102 for 540nm continuum. The camera used is the PGR Grasshopper using ASTRO IIDC and GIMP. While they are certainly not my best they turned out ok. I also posted images from KSO so viewers can identify the active regions.

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Re: July 24 2022 Imaging Session.

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Well done James, lovely to see some images from you :bow :hamster:

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Re: July 24 2022 Imaging Session.

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Nice images James! The clouds reign supreme here, just about to set off on the boat.


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Re: July 24 2022 Imaging Session.

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Thanks Alexandra. They came out a bit soft and lack fine detail. I seem to do a bit better with the SharpCap/ZWO combination than with the ASTRO IIDC/PGR combo. I don’t know why. I certainly have more to learn concerning ASTRO II DC.

Mark, have fun on the boat. I envy :mrgreen: you. Good luck on clearing skies. Be safe.

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Re: July 24 2022 Imaging Session.

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A very nice set of images, James, great to see your work.

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Re: July 24 2022 Imaging Session.

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Thanks Franco and good morning. ☀️


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Re: July 24 2022 Imaging Session.

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Nice shots James, they are a bit soft but they resemble my view yesterday as I was catching glimpses between/through clouds yesterday, and a ton of humidity!


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Re: July 24 2022 Imaging Session.

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Warren,
Yes clouds and high humidity doesn't help. Not to mention less than average seeing.

Thanks.

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Re: July 24 2022 Imaging Session.

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Nice images, James.

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Thanks Stu. They don't even approach yours though.


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Its just been cloud and heavy showers today James. I think the sunoculars are going to be my best friends in the days ahead looking at the forecast 😁


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keep em' handy Mark!


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Good work, James!

Thanks for sharing,
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You are welcome Arne.


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