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[wayneastrodog]

At large group events, how are flat frames taken?

[Son of Norway]

I put my light pad or phone on top of my telescope or lens and cover the whole thing with the telescope cover or even a paper bag.  Yes, some light leaks out, but I do it towards morning when only the die-hards are still around and I have never had any complaints.

[hyiger]

I designed and 3D printed a case around my Elumiglow panel. It slides over the end of the refractor and doesn't leak. For my SCT's I point it up and use a black drop cloth over it. My design is parametric meaning it can be scaled to fit anything up to the size of the print bed. I'm working on a modification to allow it scale up to 11" by cutting it into quarters so it fits on the bed: https://www.thingive...m/thing:5748611

 

Edited by hyiger, 07 December 2024 - 10:21 AM.

[Keith Rivich]

At large group events, how are flat frames taken?

I use to do my flats in the twilight or dusk. Seems to work ok.

[chvvkumar]

I take them a bit before sunset or if that is not possible, the morning after before it gets too bright.