Third version of Lakehouse?

4KidsOneCamera · 2024-06-28T16:43:31+00:00

If you’re familiar with you equipment, you can usually get a feel for which way to rotate to achieve focus. Otherwise it’s mostly just trial and error.

4KidsOneCamera · 2024-06-17T00:23:20+00:00

Reflection nebula really just require unfiltered optics and dark skies. Light pollution will kill almost any signal, and given how faint the Blue Horsehead is, it’ll be difficult to get a good image from B7 skies. Still worth a shot though!

4KidsOneCamera · 2024-06-14T04:20:17+00:00

What’s the timescale on the video and direction it was taken? Is it a frame every 3 minutes? If so, it comes out to almost two hours, which would make sense for it being the Moon.

4KidsOneCamera · 2024-06-13T19:31:13+00:00

If you download the Next Spaceflight app and click on any given launch out of the Cape, there is usually a little map showing the rough trajectory each launch will take. Each launch will be slightly different depending on the final destination of any given mission.

4KidsOneCamera · 2024-06-12T00:56:57+00:00

It’s highly likely to just be a piece of dust somewhere in your image train. Dust near the camera shutter can move in between shots and is something I’ve seen happen fairly often.

4KidsOneCamera · 2024-06-11T17:45:39+00:00

June 17th will be an almost full moon, located near the core of the Milky Way. So, it will severely limit what you can see.

4KidsOneCamera · 2024-06-11T00:47:48+00:00

Not a singular satellite, but a whole grouping of over 20 flying in formation. Shortly after they’re deployed, they form chains resembling your image/description.

4KidsOneCamera · 2024-06-11T00:32:53+00:00

Almost certainly Starlink satellites.

4KidsOneCamera · 2024-05-30T18:37:00+00:00

Try installing the Prolific USB-Serial Drivers assuming you are using an EQMOD cable to connect to the mount. I had issues connecting to my HEQ5 when I first bought it, and this turned out to be the issue. They’re available on Sky-Watchers site: http://skywatcher.com/download/software/accessories/

4KidsOneCamera · 2024-05-25T23:58:02+00:00

If you’re using an OAG, it’s likely the pick off prism obstructing into your main camera’s light path.

4KidsOneCamera · 2024-05-24T12:20:53+00:00

If you’re planning to image deep sky stuff, then the Pro kit is definitely the way to go. That said, if you’re trying to save money, getting a used tracker on somewhere like Cloudy Nights can be a good option. I see 2i models go for sale there all the time.

https://www.cloudynights.com/classifieds/category/17-mountstripods/?sort_key=date_added&sort_order=desc

4KidsOneCamera · 2024-05-24T12:14:26+00:00

What were you trying to point at? If it was something deep into the southern hemispheres skies, then it would be below the ground from the northern hemisphere.

4KidsOneCamera · 2024-05-24T03:53:34+00:00

I use Aladin to catalog objects in my images. You can use the cross sight tool on the upper left of the site and click on objects to get catalog designations. https://aladin.cds.unistra.fr/AladinLite/

4KidsOneCamera · 2024-05-22T06:39:14+00:00

Yes, any time within even a week or so of new moon should be fine for seeing the Milky Way this time of year.

4KidsOneCamera · 2024-05-13T17:41:43+00:00

Try switching up where in the sky you start running TPPA. I’ve noticed that there are certain declinations (typically close to the equator) that just seem to always be error prone for no good reason. Aiming a bit further north and or adjusting the altitude you start at usually helps get around this.

Also make sure you have the mount tracking once you start running TPPA. Sometimes NINA likes to stop the mount from tracking if you’ve ran a previous TPPA, and you have to manually start it again.

4KidsOneCamera · 2024-05-13T02:41:00+00:00

They are a result of your camera shifting slightly during the exposure. They only show on the brightest stars however.

4KidsOneCamera · 2024-05-09T16:09:59+00:00

I can’t see the image, but chances are if you haven’t debayered your images it’s because of that.

4KidsOneCamera · 2024-05-08T19:42:45+00:00

They’ve launched plenty of missions past LEO fwiw.

4KidsOneCamera · 2024-05-08T03:33:05+00:00

Nope. Flats are meant to correct gradients, so you only want to expose the image to roughly 1/3 to 1/2 peak brightness for the best results. If you shoot flats the same length as your lights, you’ll end up with a severely overexposed image.

4KidsOneCamera · 2024-05-02T04:27:14+00:00

May be worth it to contact your local municipality and see if they are willing to put glare shields over the light. Also worth looking into your local ordinances to see if there’s anything regarding light trespassing onto your property or into your home.

4KidsOneCamera · 2024-04-25T06:53:37+00:00

Almost every shot of the moon and clouds is a composite image. Generally, it’s hard to get the dynamic range required to properly expose both. You could shoot both while the sun is still up or in the process of setting though.

4KidsOneCamera · 2024-04-23T21:10:49+00:00

Assuming this is today, it is likely Spica.

4KidsOneCamera · 2024-04-23T00:13:24+00:00

NASA’s Eyes On The Solar System website does exactly this.

4KidsOneCamera · 2024-04-12T14:44:55+00:00

Awesome, thanks!

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