I did both.
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I did both.I decided to just observe totality naked eye even though I brought my 11x70 binoculars which would have made them stand out. Yeah I could see them in 4 directions.
As a public service announcement...My Lunt B1800 blocking filter had a very cruddy "blue glass" filter which needed changing.Stunning photos. I have a Lunt 100 double stack as well. Beautiful scope.
Truly notch images! Very well done.The Sun captured with a Hydrogen Alpha Solar telescope. It's amazing how quickly the Sun's surface changes. Here's two images from today (04/25/2024). The new blue filter in the Lunt blocking filter made a difference and the feathertouch focuser motor is working also.
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Thanks Chieftan, there's a lot of activity on the Sun's surface.That's a serious amount of detail there FG.
Bar-B-QuedImagine a modern day Foolsgold or Eric transported back to the Renaissance or even middle ages with their equipment and showing the world what the Sun, Moon and Stars really looked like. Would they have be lauded or burned at at the stake?
Very "cool" pics gentlemen!
Very nice! What camera/lens did you use?A night of Stars. Made with a Laptop and camera + lens that cost $300.
The latest tiny planetary camera from ZWO ASI664MC with the lens that comes with it.Very nice! What camera/lens did you use?
I should try something like that with my ASI678MC one of these nights.The latest tiny planetary camera from ZWO ASI664MC with the lens that comes with it.
The biggest hurdle is this piece.I should try something like that with my ASI678MC one of these nights.
The biggest hurdle is this piece.
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A friend was able to 3D print this top cap and camera holder for me. The STL file can be found at this link - https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4572383
ZWO ASI 224 PVC Mounting Cap
Then a plastic dome - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N29BQN6?tag=projectmana0a-20
A short PVC pipe and end cap is all that needed to complete the project.
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I used sharpcap to capture seven second "stills", then used PiPP to make the video. If you don't have PIPP you can find a link here - https://player-one-astronomy.com/service/software/I love it. Eventually I want to do a build like that. In the meantime I might try the camera with the included lens just on a tripod for a night out.
What software have you been using to capture the images?
I miss my old all sky cam but I can't see getting it going with just composite video level resolution and the various issues it has. Time for something new maybe in time for winter.
Thanks for the info. I haven't tried SharpCap yet. I have only used FireCapture on my planetary camera so far.I used sharpcap to capture seven second "stills", then used PiPP to make the video. If you don't have PIPP you can find a link here - https://player-one-astronomy.com/service/software/
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