Thanks Ray, this is really the result of remote automation. It is really easy to mega up the data. Just set and go to bed at the time you want. No feeling washed out the next day or for days on end. It is really that good.
A few might laugh at me, but results speak louder than words; and I am only interested in the results.
Love the image! I am totally hooked on NB imaging now - so much so I sold my beloved SXVR-M25C OSC.
I dunno about automation... I enjoy sitting out under and watching... for a while. I now have minor automation too - set it, let it do it's thing. COmpute meridian flip time, and set my alarm clock for 10 minutes prior. Sit and watch it, readjust framing if need be, then set my alarm for 30 minutes pre-astronomical twilight. Ahhhh, sleep....
Extraordinary Paul, great to hear you enjoying the automation, definately a bonus and advantage in gaining mege data without sleep deprivation. I assume your going ahead with RGB and/or what have you ? if so, looking forward to the results
Finally got enough Ha data on this project I think. 17.5 hours so far and reasonably smooth now. More in keeping with what I wanted.
BTW anyone looking to do OIII on this target forget it; it does not exist. Some OIII in the flame but very very dim.
Gee, 17.5h is like eternity, but the image is SENSATIONAL !!!
If in this case O3 is pointless, have you tried S2?
If anyone laughs at you Paul send'em my way, I'll fix'em
Coming along very nicely Paul well done..?..just needs more data I recon
Two automated systems huh? Wow....what happens if the roof/slit doesn't close one night or the system goes haywire and sends the PMX roaring into the pier
Extraordinary Paul, great to hear you enjoying the automation, definately a bonus and advantage in gaining mege data without sleep deprivation. I assume your going ahead with RGB and/or what have you ? if so, looking forward to the results
Yes Bob, LRGB is on the going to occur too. Probably around 14 hours of L and 4-5 hours in each colour. In any event it will be when it is smooth enough.
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Gee, 17.5h is like eternity, but the image is SENSATIONAL !!!
If in this case O3 is pointless, have you tried S2?
It might seem like an eternity but watching the development of the signal night after night and the reduction in noise fantastic to watch.
I will not be doing any SII on this image. I don't think it will add anything to the final image.
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Coming along very nicely Paul well done..?..just needs more data I recon
Two automated systems huh? Wow....what happens if the roof/slit doesn't close one night or the system goes haywire and sends the PMX roaring into the pier
Mike
Ah both roof and slit are protected by UPS systems and back alarms to inform me if the each to do not close. The more redundancy you have the better.
Both the PMX and PME have hard stops to prevent collisions as well as software enabled protection too. The mounts are very sophisticated and it would be highly unlikely this could ever occur.
With automation Mike you need to place redundancy in the system for protection. Being able to reboot equipment remotely is very important. I use IP9258W systems to enable reboot. SMS and email notification to my phone should anything go wrong. Thus far nothing crazy, in 4 months of remote imaging. Having a web cam in place is important too.
<snip>..... Thus far nothing crazy, in 4 months of remote imaging. Having a web cam in place is important too.
Fair enough and I suspected as much but say something did happen and say the roof couldn't close because a lizard gets caught in the closing mechanism or a something how far away are you for an emergency dash?
Fair enough and I suspected as much but say something did happen and say the roof couldn't close because a lizard gets caught in the closing mechanism or a something how far away are you for an emergency dash?
Mike
Not close enough, however I have a third back up option. I have friends in Clayton that could get up and go sort things out If need be. Mind you that is the option of last resort.
Just to add to that. There is always an element of chance that something could go wrong, I do try not to image on nights where there is a real chance of rain occurring. A shower or two is nothing, but rain on the other hand might be a problem. Part of being remote is having faith and knowing you have bug solved everything that could go wrong and making sure everything is reliable. Buy reliable equipment, have back ups. Bug test for several months before going totally remote from home. I am pretty sure I have done all this to maintain a working system in conditions that could damage it. If you are interested in doing this, write out a working diagram with yes/no answers to solve the problems. I found it really useful.
I dunno about automation... I enjoy sitting out under and watching... for a while.
Yeah me too, but I don't want to do this for every image I do. We have a regular group that goes down to the house and some observe and some image. Now that I have automation happening I can do more enjoying of the night sky that ever before. I am not watching a progress bar, just looking up with good friends and talking with them. It's really all about time management.
how far away are you for an emergency dash?
