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Forum: Equipment Discussions

24-05-2013, 08:47 PM

Replies: 63

Problem Getting PEC PMX

Views: 987

Posted By CDKPhil

Yes I think they try their best. Last night...

Yes I think they try their best.

Last night was a prime example. Software Bisque had remote access to my mount and my Mac, and spent quite a few hours diagnosing a problem with the latest build. ...

Forum: Equipment Discussions

22-05-2013, 12:26 PM

Replies: 63

Problem Getting PEC PMX

Views: 987

Posted By CDKPhil

The PEC tables are identical. I don't know...

The PEC tables are identical.

I don't know why the results of my test last night showed a difference.

Maybe, when in Northern Hemisphere config the index is being saved correctly?

I will...

Forum: Equipment Discussions

22-05-2013, 12:06 PM

Replies: 63

Problem Getting PEC PMX

Views: 987

Posted By CDKPhil

I will give that a try.

I will give that a try.

Forum: Equipment Discussions

22-05-2013, 11:59 AM

Replies: 63

Problem Getting PEC PMX

Views: 987

Posted By CDKPhil

Peter, Did you load the PEC table from PEMPRO...

Peter,
Did you load the PEC table from PEMPRO into Sky X ?

If so, did you do a tracking log with the PEMPRO's PEC table activated so you could compare the PEMPRO graph to the Bisque TCS graph.? ...

Forum: Equipment Discussions

22-05-2013, 11:34 AM

Replies: 63

Problem Getting PEC PMX

Views: 987

Posted By CDKPhil

Good to see you have something positive for a...

Good to see you have something positive for a change.:lol:

I would post that data on the SB forum, it is more proof that there is something wrong the the way SkyX calculates and imputes the PEC...

Forum: Astrophotography and Imaging Equipment and Discussions

19-05-2013, 06:02 PM

Replies: 20

60Da vs 6D, which is better for astrophotography?

Views: 529

Posted By CDKPhil

Here is a sensor size comparison. Draw a...

Here is a sensor size comparison.
Draw a circle around the edge of each sensor, you will see how large the corrected field needs to be for full frame.

Cheers

Phil

Forum: Equipment Discussions

19-05-2013, 12:01 AM

Replies: 63

Problem Getting PEC PMX

Views: 987

Posted By CDKPhil

Hi Peter, The worm has an index scale 0 to...

Hi Peter,

The worm has an index scale 0 to 999. If you open a guiding log with a text program you will see the RA index. This will have a number from 0 - 999 depending on where the reading was...

Forum: Equipment Discussions

16-05-2013, 01:21 PM

Replies: 63

Problem Getting PEC PMX

Views: 987

Posted By CDKPhil

That is a good link Josh, Jonathan explains...

That is a good link Josh,

Jonathan explains the east west check box very well.

Cheers

Forum: Equipment Discussions

15-05-2013, 08:48 PM

Replies: 63

Problem Getting PEC PMX

Views: 987

Posted By CDKPhil

That is a great image Peter. It is strange...

That is a great image Peter.

It is strange that you could not reproduce this the following night.

I sent you a PM if you want to give me a call tonight or tomorrow feel free.

Cheers
...

Forum: Equipment Discussions

15-05-2013, 07:30 PM

Replies: 63

Problem Getting PEC PMX

Views: 987

Posted By CDKPhil

When I guide, I watch the graph and it is as you...

When I guide, I watch the graph and it is as you described. it will go from close to zero to over 1 sometimes 2 pixels. But I would expect this with the seeing I have here in Queanbeyan. Also imaging...

Forum: DIY Observatories

15-05-2013, 05:59 PM

Replies: 84

20' Container Observatory

Views: 7,392

Posted By CDKPhil

All I can say is WOW!!!!!! What a great job...

All I can say is WOW!!!!!!

What a great job you have done.

Very Nice.

Cheers
Phil

Forum: Equipment Discussions

15-05-2013, 05:55 PM

Replies: 63

Problem Getting PEC PMX

Views: 987

Posted By CDKPhil

According to SB their software is supposed to...

According to SB their software is supposed to average out the seeing and you should be able to achieve sub arc second PE.

But if your seeing is over 2 arc seconds is there any point in having sub...

Forum: Equipment Discussions

15-05-2013, 02:58 PM

Replies: 63

Problem Getting PEC PMX

Views: 987

Posted By CDKPhil

Hi Peter, Have you tried collecting the PE...

Hi Peter,

Have you tried collecting the PE data using Sky X rather than CCDSoft?

I don't know if this will make a difference, but it might be worth a try.

It could be something to do with...

Forum: Equipment Discussions

01-03-2013, 11:06 AM

Replies: 34

Converting Plastic Water Tank for astro shed .

Views: 1,000

Posted By CDKPhil

I have a 3m metal Astrodome, I think it was the...

I have a 3m metal Astrodome, I think it was the last one that Col manufactured.
They are very good.

A little more expensive than a tank conversion but well worth it.

Dennis if you wanted to...

Forum: Deep Space

26-02-2013, 11:59 AM

Replies: 25

Deep Rosette from suburbs of Melbourne

Views: 687

Posted By CDKPhil

Nice work Chris! The AG10 looks more than up...

Nice work Chris!

The AG10 looks more than up to the task.

Cheers

Phil

Forum: Deep Space

26-02-2013, 11:51 AM

Replies: 6

5d3 eta

Views: 382

Posted By CDKPhil

Cheers Ross, I am very happy with the...

Cheers Ross,

I am very happy with the results so far. For a non cooled chip the Canon does a great job.

Forum: Equipment Discussions

26-02-2013, 11:45 AM

Replies: 78

Can I go wrong with a Paramount MX?

Views: 3,463

Posted By CDKPhil

Nice one Floyd, good to see you have taken the...

Nice one Floyd, good to see you have taken the plunge.

It will be worth it.

If you need any help send me a PM, I would be happy to talk over the phone.

Stuart:

Have you checked the...

Forum: Deep Space

19-02-2013, 02:48 PM

Replies: 6

5d3 eta

Views: 382

Posted By CDKPhil

Cheers Greg, I am very impressed with the CMOS...

Cheers Greg, I am very impressed with the CMOS sensor. The colours that it brings out in Nebula are fantastic.

Thanks Bob, It looks like this camera will be great for astro.

Thanks...

Forum: Equipment Discussions

18-02-2013, 08:52 PM

Replies: 78

Can I go wrong with a Paramount MX?

Views: 3,463

Posted By CDKPhil

Absolutely! I was not expecting to have any...

Absolutely!
I was not expecting to have any problems with a mount of this dollar value, nor should I.
It is a shame that a few others shared in this experience. It has put a tarnish on a superbly...

Forum: Equipment Discussions

18-02-2013, 04:32 PM

Replies: 78

Can I go wrong with a Paramount MX?

Views: 3,463

Posted By CDKPhil

Hi Floyd, I have had my MX for about one year....

Hi Floyd,
I have had my MX for about one year. I haven't regretted buying it at all.

I was one of the Australian owners who had a faulty worm. Once the problem was isolated SB replaced the worm...

Forum: Deep Space

18-02-2013, 12:30 PM

Replies: 6

5d3 eta

Views: 382

Posted By CDKPhil

5d3 eta

Another ETA.

Just experimenting with the 5D3.
The first photo is full frame and the second is a crop of the same image.
The only processing involved, levels, sharpening and colour balance.
...

Forum: Software and Computers

02-12-2012, 09:34 PM

Replies: 44

NOT starting a flame war - APPLE vs WIndows

Views: 1,454

Posted By CDKPhil

No not at all, and your right Apple did not make...

No not at all, and your right Apple did not make things appear out of thin air, but they sure do a good job of presenting them.

I just think it is funny that there is so much tension over this...

Forum: Astrophotography and Imaging Equipment and Discussions

02-12-2012, 08:57 PM

Replies: 9

T-Ring for Canon EOS Camera?

Views: 388

Posted By CDKPhil

With that adaptor you will get vignetting with...

With that adaptor you will get vignetting with the full frame sensor.

You need a wide T Mount adaptor if you don't want vignetting around the edge of you photos.

Takahashi make a good one for...

Forum: Software and Computers

02-12-2012, 12:20 PM

Replies: 44

NOT starting a flame war - APPLE vs WIndows

Views: 1,454

Posted By CDKPhil

I have been a Mac user for years. I think...

I have been a Mac user for years.

I think the distinguishing difference between a Mac and a PC is the fact Apple make the whole package, software and hardware. The integration is seamless.
On...

Forum: Equipment Discussions

25-11-2012, 06:01 PM

Replies: 99

Software Bisque PMX mount quick review

Views: 4,562

Posted By CDKPhil

It is possible that your belt is not tight...

It is possible that your belt is not tight enough. I read on the SB forum that you could not over tighten the belt. It was Steve or Daniel Bisque that said this.

I would be reluctant to put a lot...

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