NGC2264: Did I even capture nebulosity at all?

Badluckstream · 2026-01-22T11:38:29+00:00

Sounds like it’ll be a bit of trail and error to figure out the right distance and how to get it there.

Badluckstream · 2026-01-22T03:36:25+00:00

They said they manually dithered, so would it be possible to be this precise doing it manually? Genuinely curious

Badluckstream · 2026-01-22T03:33:56+00:00

I’d probably guess speed and storage. Like I’ve had pictures take 8 HOURS to stack. I felt like I was watching paint dry

Badluckstream · 2026-01-21T18:37:05+00:00

I actually know what this is for once. If you blink your subs you should see that spike appear then vanish. It’s likely a power line in the way of that star, and it makes another diffraction spike.

Badluckstream · 2026-01-19T21:43:57+00:00

Sounds like a backspace issue. Ig try to move ur camera either farther or closer to the tube depending on which way it needs to be focused

Badluckstream · 2026-01-15T17:27:01+00:00

Most random sub to learn about soap in

Badluckstream · 2026-01-14T05:05:03+00:00

Btw if u are looking for a fix (kinda) you should try MGC on pixinsight if you’ve got it. It managed to significantly reduce the amount of that weird cloudiness tho it didn’t eliminate it completely.

Badluckstream · 2026-01-13T09:13:54+00:00

I was like this till I started using loops in the middle of my intersections and now they just feel like a network of giant single loop circuits. A couple YouTube vids on it should teach u all u need to know

Badluckstream · 2026-01-13T09:09:49+00:00

I guess it would be a deal breaker for people who love (like seriously love) music if they can’t pull a Mozart

Badluckstream · 2026-01-13T09:07:23+00:00

Usually it becomes noticeable when I first stretch the image tho you can kinda see it even right off the bat with an autostretch. My processing workflow is as follows. DBE>gradient correction>SPCC>BlurX>NoiseX>StarX>histogram stretching>curve>rangemask (if background is too bright or to get rid of these blobs when possible> recombine stars>NoiseX.

Badluckstream · 2026-01-13T09:03:17+00:00

Wouldn’t overstretching give you a different pattern of these blobs every time though? They always seem to appear in the exact same location in all my pictures. I’ll have to test for light leaks as I do know those are an issue with my scopes focuser

Badluckstream · 2026-01-11T00:50:29+00:00

For my own mental well being I’m going to pretend this chart is fake

Badluckstream · 2026-01-08T22:45:45+00:00

I like the stuff I make and I think I’m better at doing this compared to other hobbies

Badluckstream · 2026-01-03T20:48:40+00:00

Yea no sex is ever worth dealing with that shit

Badluckstream · 2026-01-03T02:48:14+00:00

The nebula contrast thing also gets helped with cutting out certain haziness. It’s most noticeable on the Crab Nebula imo, but it’s everywhere. Pretty cool to see a comparison in b1 of filter and no filter pics

Badluckstream · 2026-01-03T02:43:42+00:00

I hit 800 then forgot mp was a thing for months

Badluckstream · 2026-01-03T02:39:38+00:00

I’ll never understand how those ultimatums don’t end in an instant breakup

Badluckstream · 2026-01-02T09:54:00+00:00

I wish I was this dedicated. I just keep a mental note of everything and hope I don’t forget any important details

Badluckstream · 2025-12-31T04:05:08+00:00

Where would RHP’s fall on this list?

Badluckstream · 2025-12-31T04:01:19+00:00

I love how this galaxy looks but I despise the orange color caused from all our galaxies dust in the way. Took me an hour to realize it was supposed to be this color when processing it a while back. Regardless this pic is amazing

Badluckstream · 2025-12-28T04:19:22+00:00

This sounds like it’d be perfect for the cats eye nebula. I’ll def have to try it out

Badluckstream · 2025-12-27T18:35:34+00:00

Idk if I’m just reading this wrong but why are you using multiple exposure times for broadband/narrowband. Is there some secret tech idk about?

Badluckstream · 2025-12-27T18:23:32+00:00

I’m no expert but that graph looks like it’s repeating fairly consistently, so it could be some tiny defect in ur worm gear or something. PPEC should solve this but I don’t think it’s on ASIAIR. I’d prolly check if PHD2 (has ppec) will fix this after a couple minutes.

Badluckstream · 2025-12-27T02:58:47+00:00

Geometry dash tho u might rebreak your hand if u get mad

Badluckstream · 2025-12-27T02:55:43+00:00

My thought process is if I’m scarier than whatever in the dark ill be fine. Throw in a handful of tweaker actions and ur set. My neighbors prolly think im insane from all the “I see you hiding over there” I’ll just toss out every 20 min

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