Guest Fluke Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Guys, As you know I took the plunge and got the SPC900 webcam recently... Was very excited Saturday and had a go for the first time. As you can see I haven't got a bloomin clue what I'm doing but I'm still proud of this first effort />http://www.flickr.com/photos/flukeuk/6789444244/ Did anyone else get the 'heat' effect you can see in the video when observing Saturday evening? Atmospherics I guess? The video was captured in Vlounge that looks very basic. Have since downloaded Sharpcap and will have a go with that next time. Also had a go trying to capture Jupiter and moons but couldn't get anything focused. />http://www.flickr.com/photos/flukeuk/6935609025/ I've got a hell of a lot to learn but I'm looking forward to the journey! Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Eddy Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I haven't tried the moon with mine yet but couldn't focus jupiter without a barlow which then made it impossible to get onto the sensor without goto or anything, I will see how mine goes with the moon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbird Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I'm no expert but using Sharpcap the way I focussed on Jupiter was to turn the exposure and gain up to show the moons, then adjust focus to get the moons to appear as small dots, then knock down the exposure and gain to get a reasonable image. I use a bahtinov mask now to get focus, takes the guess work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fluke Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I'm no expert but using Sharpcap the way I focussed on Jupiter was to turn the exposure and gain up to show the moons, then adjust focus to get the moons to appear as small dots, then knock down the exposure and gain to get a reasonable image. I use a bahtinov mask now to get focus, takes the guess work out. Thanks for the pointers bud, on payday I'll order myself a bahtinov mask Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbird Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 There are patterns available on the internet to make your own, but my Blue Peter skills are a bit lacking so I bought one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fluke Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 (edited) 2nd go at imaging with the philips webcam, 1st go with sharpcap & registax http://www.flickr.co...euk/6944465735/ http://www.flickr.co...tream/lightbox/ http://www.flickr.co...tream/lightbox/ Had a quick try with the x2 barlow but couldn't get any focus at all. Bahtinov masked should be here tomorrow or Sat but not looking good for clear skies this weekend Edit: Taken last night 29/2 Edited March 1, 2012 by Fluke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brantuk Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 That moon vid is a perfect example of how the atmosphere looks when it's magnified - it appears to make the object shimmer and bubble. If you get the focus a little sharper I dare say you'd get a nice set to stack with one or two near perfect sharp shots - give it a try with Registax. Fabulous first shots - very impressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fluke Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Thanks Kim. I'm just excited to have begun the journey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbird Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 It becomes very addictive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fluke Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 I can see that already lol. And we're so lucky to have so many talented imagers in our group inspiring us newbies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAZ Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 I like the last moon one, you have got Vallis Alpes a treat there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrian Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Some nice Shots Dan .... I'm in the same boat as you !!! Had my first go with the SPC9000 tonight as well , Got some nice video of the moon . And as we speak i'm just running a video of Jupiter through Registax... I'll pop the pic up later if it's any good. Like you i'm learning too and its very addictive, Looks like the holidays off this year , Need to order a refractor next lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+RonC Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Can recommend the Starwave 80ED !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrian Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Ron .... stop it lol , i'm itching to get one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Fluke Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Can recommend the Starwave 80ED !! A lot better at imaging than the Mak then Ron? Some nice Shots Dan .... I'm in the same boat as you !!! Had my first go with the SPC9000 tonight as well , Got some nice video of the moon . And as we speak i'm just running a video of Jupiter through Registax... I'll pop the pic up later if it's any good. Like you i'm learning too and its very addictive, Looks like the holidays off this year , Need to order a refractor next lol Looking forward to seeing those pics Darrian! Will be good to share tips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyboy1970 Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 (edited) I can see some improvement in your images, keep at it. Edited March 2, 2012 by andyboy1970 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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