Still pushing the Toucam

[ballaratdragons]

Yep, I'm still pushing the Toucam. :thumbsup:

The sky was sooooo perfect I couldn't resist firing it up.

It is hard to get the data I used to, but it's still fun getting what I can. I did take some images of 2 Galaxy Clusters in Pegasus, but poor old Toucam just couldn't quite get them :sadeyes:

But I did get some reasonable images of other objects. :thumbsup:

These are my results of imaging from 9pm until 4am.

All with ED80, FR, Modded Toucam, Astronomiks IR/UV filter, capture levels pushed to max on everything. All images are 10 x 3 minutes each, stacked in Registax.

1. NGC 300 Spiral (didn't quite work)
2. Tarantula
3. Trifid
4. The Running Man (first time I've imaged Running man :) )
5. Orion Nebula

[ving]

what makes you think the toucam is dying in the butt ken?
those pics seem fine to me (apart from teh van goughs ears of course)

[sheeny]

I second Ving's comment. It's not dead yet!

Al.

[ving]

i cant even see where its er... fading... but i dont know what i am looking at.

[ballaratdragons]

ahhhh.

It now takes twice as long an exposure or more to pick up what it used to pick up, and the detail is dropping.

After talking to a few people, apparently the chips do not wear out, but components start to deteriate. This could be why the Amp is getting hotter than it used to :shrug:

It has become practically impossible to capture fainter galaxies, whereas is used to be fairly easy. I have gone back to factory settings several times too just in case, but nothing helps.

Never mind, I'm still having fun :)

[janoskiss]

You're pushing good Ken! I like those pics coming out of your pushtoucam!

[ballaratdragons]

Thanks Steve.

and all night I didn't need to use the Hair Dryer at all :P

Good idea these dew heaters :thumbsup:

[EzyStyles]

keep em coming ken! your tracking seem spot on.

[xelasnave]

Great stuff :thumbsup:...

why dont you just get another web cam or a dsi they are reasonable...add a car cooler ..less noise and you are totaly back in business.

I reckon you could ride a horse until it was dead kick it in the gutz and ride it another ten miles...if you are as good at riding as web cam work:lol::lol::lol:

Are you interested in a dlsr? I could keep an eye out;)

alex

[ballaratdragons]

Alex, thanks for the suggestions.

After buying the stuff to make my Dew Heaters I have about $4 left.
Do you know of any DSI's or DSLR's for $4 ??? :lol:

I am still stuck on Injury Pension :sadeyes:

[xelasnave]

OK I will see what I can do.
You never know your luck.
alex

[dugnsuz]

Ask the Universe Ken!!

You've pushed and continue to push the limits of Toucam imaging I reckon - you'll get a DSLR soon, and you're going to blow all of us away. If you can do THAT with a webcam, imagine what's ahead!?

Love the detail/texture in your Orion Neb and Tarantula pics.
Doug:thumbsup:

[ballaratdragons]

AND



For my Birthday 5 weeks ago, Laurie (RAJAH) bought me an 80gb mobile Hard-drive :) and my kids also bought me an AS&T subscription. :)

But I have to let you in on a secret. :whistle:

My other present is a Meade DSI that Bert bought me for my birthday, :) but due to all the back-orders, it hasn't arrived yet. I was going to spring it on everyone once it arrived, but Alex is going to get up to something and I don't want him spending dollars when I already have the DSI coming. :thumbsup:

Thanks for trying to help :thumbsup: It is very much appreciated.

[dugnsuz]

:party::party::party::party::party: :party:
Excellent Stuff Ken - I look forward to being blown away!
Cheers
Doug:thumbsup:

[xelasnave]

Sorry to cause a disruption. Let me be the first to congratulate you and indeed to wish you a happy birthday in advance.
alex

[ballaratdragons]

It was my birthday 5 weeks ago Alex, but thanks :thumbsup:

[ballaratdragons]

Me too Doug, me too!!! :)

Just think . . . no amp glow :D

[Ric]

Hi Ken, that's a nice collection of images that you have presented your still doing wonders with the Toucam.

I look forward to seeing your DSI images.

[ballaratdragons]

Thanks Ric, I'm trying as hard as I can with it before it fries itself :lol:



shhhhh! It's supposed to be a secret until I get it ;)

:lol:

Geez, if I can get anywhere near the quality Eric (ezystyles) got, I'll be a very happy man :)

I'm already happy knowing it's coming :thumbsup:

[Ric]

Whoops :doh:

I know nothing, I see noothing. :whistle:

[Bassnut]

youve pushed the tucam to the limits, some crazy gear here, but you need to move on, unless your a masicist ;-).