You are not logged in. [Login] Forum Archives · Entrance · Main Index · Search · New user · Who's Online FAQ · Calendar Astrophotography and Sketching >> CCD Imaging & Processing Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Pages: 1 Markls member Reged: 10/26/08 Posts: 44 Loc: Fairfield, CA Wants to move up in CCD size       #3426724 - 11/03/09 01:24 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   I am contemplating a move up to a SXVF-H16 mono. Can anyone tell me how much more work it will be to move up from a one shot color SXVF-H9C? I am not experience with filter wheels and such at this time. Markls Edited by Markls (11/03/09 01:53 AM) Post Extras:       Fabio Papa Pooh-Bah Reged: 03/01/05 Posts: 1460 Loc: Piacenza, Italy Re: Wants to move up in CCD size [Re: Markls]       #3426755 - 11/03/09 02:00 AM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Well, there is more work for sure. Giving a meaningful measure to it it's difficult though. It depends on a lot of factors. I can tell you what my situation is, for example, and you can draw some conclusion. I have the Atik equivalent of the SXV-H9, the 314L. When I image, I have to manually change filters (well, the wheel is motorized) because of changes in the focus. I don't have an electric focuser, so for now, I cannot automate this. When I process my images, of course I have to assemble the RGB frames first, then calibrate then and then add the luminance or Ha data to it. Those are the main differences from the OSC I can think of. Of course, there'll be more, but I'm sure someone else will chime in. -------------------- Fabio Papa Celestron C8 F/10 Vixen ED81SWT F/7.7 Orion Atlas EQ-G Gruppo Astrofili di Piacenza Post Extras:       Markls member Reged: 10/26/08 Posts: 44 Loc: Fairfield, CA Re: Wants to move up in CCD size [Re: Fabio Papa]       #3427475 - 11/03/09 01:39 PM Edit   Reply   Quote Quick Reply   Thank you! that does help me understand more of what is ahead of me. Post Extras:       Pages: 1 Previous   Index   Next   Threaded   Extra information 16 registered and 10 anonymous users are browsing this forum. Moderator:  Oldfield, Suk Lee, Charlie Hein, knuklhdastnmr  Print Thread Forum Permissions       You cannot start new topics       You cannot reply to topics       HTML is disabled       UBBCode is enabled Thread views: 148 Jump to *International Year of Astronomy 2009* -----   Global Coordination   Cornerstone Projects   Special Projects   Special Task Groups   Global Activities   National and Regional Activities   IYA 2009 in Africa   IYA 2009 in the USA*Announcements and News* -----   Cloudy Nights Announcements   Discussion of CN Articles, Reviews, and Reports   Beginners Forum   Celestial Events   Light Pollution*Equipment Discussions* -----   ATM, Optics and DIY Forum   Binoculars   Binoviewers   Cats & Casses   Classic Telescopes   Equipment   Eyepieces   Mounts   Observatories   Reflectors   Refractors    Celestron SkyScout and Meade mySky   Video and Electronically Assisted Astronomy*Astrophotography and Sketching* -----   Beginning and Intermediate Imaging   Film Astrophotography   DSLR & Digital Camera Astro Imaging & Processing   CCD Imaging & Processing   Solar System Imaging & Processing   Sketching   Astro Imaging/Sketching Contest *Observing* -----   NEO   General Observing   Planetary and Solar System Observing   Lunar Observing   Deep Sky Observing   Double Star Observing   Solar   Variable Star Observing and Radio Astronomy*Telescope Specific Forums* -----   Celestron NexStar    NexStar GPS / CPC Telescopes   Questar Forum   Meade ACF/RCX / LX / GPS    Meade ETX*Other* -----   Science of Astronomy & Space Exploration   AstroWebsites   Space Rocks*Speciality Forums* -----   AstroArt   Astronomy Software & Computers   Stellar Media   Astro Outreach, Clubs and Star Parties*CN Feedback and Vendor Announcements* -----   Vendor and Group Announcements CN Forums Home

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