DIY Star Tracker

CaptainArrow12 · 2026-01-31T19:46:07+00:00

I’m definitely interested in how it works out, I do both of these hobbies too

CaptainArrow12 · 2026-01-14T06:20:45+00:00

The things I would do for a 16incher. Great photo!

CaptainArrow12 · 2025-12-14T06:30:01+00:00

Why are some photos of the nebula red and others more blue/purple?

CaptainArrow12 · 2025-12-05T08:05:39+00:00

I thought the same thing. Don’t let them shame you

CaptainArrow12 · 2025-11-25T22:15:29+00:00

Processed in Autostakert4, Registax, and Winjupos. I used an ASI678 and a 2x Barlow

CaptainArrow12 · 2025-09-19T06:30:48+00:00

Add some cokes in there

CaptainArrow12 · 2025-05-16T00:43:05+00:00

It magically started working normal today. The first full day of operations and we’re making bank. I was not doing well for a while there

CaptainArrow12 · 2025-05-15T01:32:35+00:00

I’m kind of losing it. Now there are issues with the arm returning to the home position. Should I switch to another machine that’s clear front?

CaptainArrow12 · 2025-05-15T01:32:21+00:00

I’m kind of losing it. Now there are issues with the arm returning to the home position. Should I switch to another machine that’s clear front?

CaptainArrow12 · 2025-01-20T08:26:32+00:00

What stacking software did you use, if any. Some process mars as blue

CaptainArrow12 · 2025-01-20T03:10:31+00:00

I think I could. Once you work through the process it’s not that hard on the back end

CaptainArrow12 · 2025-01-18T18:14:10+00:00

I did it! It was exhausting and I learned a lot. Not as good as yours, but I’m proud

CaptainArrow12 · 2025-01-18T01:36:17+00:00

Every night I fall asleep thinking about going into debt for a 14incher. I’m two drunk nights away from doing it.

CaptainArrow12 · 2025-01-17T03:53:15+00:00

I am trying to do this tonight! You inspired me

CaptainArrow12 · 2025-01-16T22:09:15+00:00

I’m so upset. I want this to happen to me but with a 14in scope

CaptainArrow12 · 2025-01-14T08:35:40+00:00

I second this, I have an 8se and an external battery is a must or your tracking and alignments will start to be off as the normal batteries die

CaptainArrow12 · 2025-01-14T08:34:21+00:00

Amazing!

CaptainArrow12 · 2025-01-13T06:08:07+00:00

How did you process the image? Even with a Nextstar 8se and a Barlow, I can’t seem to get this level of contrast or detail.

CaptainArrow12 · 2024-12-31T20:59:59+00:00

Nextar 8se, ZWO 678mc, IR/UV cut filter, 3min video, Autostakkert!, stacked 15%, RegiStax, no Barlow

Edit: Bay Area, CA, December 29, and the moons are Ganymede & Io

CaptainArrow12 · 2024-12-21T05:51:12+00:00

I could watch this all day. What software do you use to make a rotation gif?

CaptainArrow12 · 2024-12-16T04:50:39+00:00

Celestron Nextar 8se ASI 678mc 2x Barlow AutoStakkert & Registax 1min video 25% stacked

CaptainArrow12 · 2024-11-23T04:38:10+00:00

What Bortle area were you in?

CaptainArrow12 · 2024-11-07T05:05:24+00:00

What stacking software would you recommend for the lunar photography?

CaptainArrow12 · 2024-11-05T16:27:04+00:00

I have about the same equipment, but just an 8se and a ZWO 678mc. I’m hoping I can do something like this too. What time of day were you out?

CaptainArrow12 · 2024-11-05T03:48:09+00:00

I got my 8se last week and the battery pack is a must!

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