Click here if you are having trouble logging into the forums Cloudy Nights - Official Forums of the 2009 International Year of Astronomy Privacy Policy | Please read our Terms of Service | Signup and Troubleshooting FAQ | Problems? PM a Red or a Green Gu.... uh, User   You are not logged in. [Login] Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Astrophotography and Sketching >> Beginning Imaging Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 | 2 | (show all) Greg K. Reged: 12/11/03 Posts: 9971 Loc: Clifton Park, NY Useful Links for Beginning Imagers       #337089 - 02/08/05 09:16 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Post useful links for beginning imaging here! Note: This thread should be for links only. Please do not post replies just to comment on previous posts. Thanks! Edited by Greg K. (10/07/05 03:17 AM) Post Extras:       Greg K. Reged: 12/11/03 Posts: 9971 Loc: Clifton Park, NY Re: Useful Links for Beginning Imagers [Re: Greg K.]       #337092 - 02/08/05 09:20 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Long-Exposure Webcam Modification: Steve Chamber's webcam mods QuickCam and Unconventional Imaging Astronomy Group RAW Mode for Philips and Logitech Webcams Edited by Greg K. (03/25/05 11:36 PM) Post Extras:       markf Carpal Tunnel Reged: 10/13/04 Posts: 1935 Loc: Houston, TX Re: Useful Links for Beginning Imagers [Re: Greg K.]       #337102 - 02/08/05 09:28 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Might as well have to most oft recommended and used software (for Windows) K3CCDTools, useful in capturing the AVI file for later stacking. Version 1 is free, 2 available for nominal charge: K3CCDTools Registax, one of the most used image stacking programs. Does a good job aligning, stacking, and processing of images. Handles multiple AVIs, individual images, etc. The author, Cor, is a frequent visitor on CN (username: Aberrator)! Registax -------------------- Celestron C6N on a CG5-GT Orion 80mm Refractor (guidescope) ToUCam Pro II Canon Digital Rebel http://www.carsandfish.com/astroweb Edited by markf (02/08/05 09:29 AM) Post Extras:       Anonymous Unregistered Re: Useful Links for Beginning Imagers [Re: markf]       #341971 - 02/12/05 11:28 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Down here in Jacksonville Florida we just had our 2nd annual urban star party for NEFAS. Michael O'Conner was our guest speaker from the Jet Orbit Observatory. He recommended several different types of software for CCD imaging - some free and some not. Here is the link: http://www.ccdware.com/resources/ Some programs that stuck out were: CCDsharp CCDSoft V5 MaximDL V4 The link provided has a nice spread of links. GL Rob Post Extras:       Anonymous Unregistered Re: Useful Links for Beginning Imagers [Re: Greg K.]       #391924 - 03/31/05 10:32 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Is there any webcam that can be used for long exposure images witout the need for a mod? Post Extras:       iceman Post Laureate Reged: 03/07/04 Posts: 4345 Loc: Gosford, Australia Re: Useful Links for Beginning Imagers [Re: ]       #433046 - 05/08/05 06:16 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Saturn5, no. But you can buy them already modded. The Atik range is one such. Useful link for dob owners, or other non-tracking imagers.. some hints for image processing as well. Astrophotography with a Dob -------------------- Mike . mikesalway.com.au - Astronomy and Photography by Mike Salway . IceInSpace - The Australian Amateur Astronomy Community . My Bio | My Jupiter 2007 Gallery | My Image Gallery Post Extras:       Chris Curran professor emeritus Reged: 06/14/05 Posts: 605 Loc: Brandon, FL Re: Useful Links for Beginning Imagers [Re: iceman]       #524150 - 07/20/05 01:09 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   TDI - Time Delay Integration TDI a $5 word that translates into a method of imaging that uses a SBIG camera and a scope with no mount motors (i.e. DOB), or with the mount motors turn off. You only need your mount to not fall over - there is no tracking to do poorly. Basically, you point the scope/camera at a portion of the sky, and let the sky roll by. It's very easy to do well... http://www.sbig.com/pdffiles/ST7-9ICameraApps.pdf Note: The software included with SBIG cameras now has TDI imaging built-in. You can, but do not need to use the software referenced in the above document. -------------------- cheers, Chris Homepage Post Extras:       Anonymous Unregistered Re: Useful Links for Beginning Imagers [Re: Greg K.]       #630197 - 10/05/05 10:37 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   This site might be useful for beginners with a Schmidt-Cassegrain telescope. Click on the tabs at the top of their webpage for more details about your particular method of photography (CCD, Webcam, Digital camera, etc.) http://www.sctscopes.net/Photo_Basics/photo_basics.html Post Extras:       Anonymous Unregistered Re: Useful Links for Beginning Imagers [Re: ]       #631713 - 10/06/05 09:48 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   AWESOME SITE! Thanks! Sandi Post Extras:       Greg K. Reged: 12/11/03 Posts: 9971 Loc: Clifton Park, NY Re: Useful Links for Beginning Imagers [Re: ]       #756522 - 01/01/06 07:41 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Meade DSI compatible computers/laptops -------------------- NexStar 11 GPS Orion SkyView Pro 8EQ w/ Autostar 15x70 Celestron SkyMasters Orion 90mm Mak Post Extras:       adegutis Vendor (AstroPhoto Insight) Reged: 05/12/04 Posts: 72 Loc: McHenry County, Illinois Re: Useful Links for Beginning Imagers [Re: Greg K.]       #998949 - 06/14/06 10:25 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   AstroPhoto Insight newsletters (free) - contains tutorials and how-to articles: http://www.skyinsight.net/astrophoto Clear skies, Al -------------------- Al Degutis Editor-in-Chief AstroPhoto Insight Magazine http://www.astrophotoinsight.com Post Extras:       SwampySkies member Reged: 07/24/06 Posts: 19 Loc: Prairieville, LA Re: Useful Links for Beginning Imagers [Re: adegutis]       #1097860 - 08/16/06 03:32 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I noticed on the links page a fits plugin for photoshop Here is a free one http://www.spacetelescope.org/projects/fits_liberator/ -------------------- -Brian 10" LX200 Classic WO Megrez 80 II ED, LXD75C Meade DSI-C, DSI Pro, SAC 7B Phillips ToUCam Pro Minolta Maxxum Xt/Si Post Extras:       yg1968 Carpal Tunnel Reged: 01/26/04 Posts: 1743 Re: Useful Links for Beginning Imagers [Re: SwampySkies]       #1107334 - 08/22/06 12:09 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Guide to CCD imaging: http://www.starizona.com/ccd/index.htm Post Extras:       Warhen Vendor (Billions and Billions) Reged: 11/12/05 Posts: 59 Loc: PA, USA Re: Useful Links for Beginning Imagers [Re: yg1968]       #1133700 - 09/05/06 07:25 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Charlie et al, I notice that many of the tuts on the thread are no longer active. There are however many fine new Photoshop resources popping up. Don Waid has released a DVD as has Adam Block, Jerry Lodriguss's DSLR and Wodaski's Zone disks/books both cover PS to some extent. Starizona, Ken Crawford and Ricky Bennion have some nice free videos. Ireland's 'Photoshop Astronomy' is definitve but text even at its best is harder to apply. My tutorials, both free and ppv streaming download have moved to http://www.ip4ap.com . Like some of the others, we see the power of visual instruction as a way to help you climb the learning curve quickly! Enjoy -------------------- Warren A. Keller www.billionsandbillions.com www.ip4ap.com Post Extras:       yg1968 Carpal Tunnel Reged: 01/26/04 Posts: 1743 Re: Useful Links for Beginning Imagers [Re: Warhen]       #1223793 - 10/29/06 02:36 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Here is a link to a Hartmann Mask generator. It is very useful for focusing: http://billyard.servehttp.com/Hartmann.html Post Extras:       ClownFish Post Laureate Reged: 04/26/05 Posts: 5599 Loc: Islamabad, Pakistan Re: Useful Links for Beginning Imagers [Re: yg1968]       #1224812 - 10/30/06 12:29 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   All About Guidescopes and Off-Axis Guiders How to GUIDE using a guidescope or OAG Polar Alignment and the Drift Method - Includes a handy drift method simulator to let you practice on your computer! CF -------------------- Learn all about POLAR ALIGNMENT with my Drift Method Tutorial and simulator!! Or visit my Foreign Service Blog! Post Extras:       yg1968 Carpal Tunnel Reged: 01/26/04 Posts: 1743 Re: Useful Links for Beginning Imagers [Re: ClownFish]       #1234561 - 11/04/06 01:12 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   On the same topic, see these links: Polar Alignement Software http://wcs.ruthner.at/index-en.htm http://www.andysshotglass.com/StarTarg.html Post Extras:       yg1968 Carpal Tunnel Reged: 01/26/04 Posts: 1743 Re: Useful Links for Beginning Imagers [Re: yg1968]       #1249226 - 11/13/06 12:10 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   A- Some freeware programs for guiding: http://www.stark-labs.com/phdguiding.html http://www.barkosoftware.com/GuideDog/ http://www.guidemaster.de/index_en.asp B- For collimating your scope and guiding: http://www.astrogeeks.com/Bliss/MetaGuide/index.html C- For image processing: http://www.astrosurf.com/buil/us/iris/iris.htm http://registax.astronomy.net/ GIMP Software D- Sky Chart software (can control your scope): http://www.stargazing.net/astropc/ Post Extras:       Patrick Postmaster Reged: 05/16/03 Posts: 6788 Loc: Franklin, Ohio Re: Useful Links for Beginning Imagers [Re: yg1968]       #1294934 - 12/10/06 11:16 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   This is an excellent article on achieving focus: Focusing Methods -------------------- Discovery 10" f/6 Split Tube Dob Celestron C6 SCT Denk Binoviewers AT66ED Refractor Oberwerk Ultra 15x70 Binocular 475B Geared Tripod & 501HDV Head Oberwerk 9x60 Binocular Celestron Regal 8x42 Binocular Canon 30D DSLR Mini EQ1 My Astronomy Pages Post Extras:       plish member Reged: 11/11/06 Posts: 79 Re: Useful Links for Beginning Imagers [Re: Greg K.]       #1317593 - 12/22/06 11:57 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   http://pleiades-astrophoto.com/ Great software--not necessarily easy to use but powerful! ~Peace~ Plish Post Extras:       Pages: 1 | 2 | (show all) Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 7 registered and 3 anonymous users are browsing this forum. 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