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Re: How long for UNGUIDED imaging with non AE mounts?
Bob
On Fri, Feb 12, 2021 at 12:19 PM, Worsel wrote:
BobThanks Bryan So how long does it take to create a 200 point model?
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Re: APPM pointing model using different cameras
You shouldn't have to change your model.
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Re: How long for UNGUIDED imaging with non AE mounts?
Worsel
Bob
I have a 200 point model for a non-AE 1100 (PEM enabled) with a 2500 mm scope. I have been able to image (0.54 a-s/pxl) unguided for 15 minutes, but not consistently. With a 700 mm scope, I think you could easily do the same and more consistently than me. Bryan
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Re: How long for UNGUIDED imaging with non AE mounts?
Bob
On Thu, Feb 11, 2021 at 10:20 PM, Peter Nagy wrote:
Bob,Hi Peter With a pointing model. I would assume several minutes would be achievable? How large would the model need to be? Thanks Bob
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Re: Counterweight Shaft Case
Steve C. Mitchell, Sr., O.D.
What the hell are you doing bringing common sense to the party!
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The perfect, simple, cost effective solution to the problem! Brilliant! Steve 8>)
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From: main@ap-gto.groups.io <main@ap-gto.groups.io> On Behalf Of Jeffc Sent: Tuesday, February 9, 2021 8:21 PM To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Subject: Re: [ap-gto] Counterweight Shaft Case Here’s my awesome counterweight shaft transport case. This is for an AP1200 CW shaft, but I also have a very similar one for the shorter AP1100 shaft. The case you see here is specially designed to prevent rolling around in the vehicle, and has been reinforced in the appropriate areas of the structure. This has served me very very well since 2005 and has been to many star parties, public programs , and countless imaging sessions. I give it 4 stars rating… knocking off a star as the cover needs minor work with some gaffers tape.
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Re: How long for UNGUIDED imaging with non AE mounts?
Roland Christen
I can expect to achieve good unguided images with exposures in the tens of minutes? Maybe even up to 1 hour? Probably not. I was doing unguided imaging with an encoder mount. I apologize if I misled anyone.
A mount that does not have shaft encoders is open loop and is at the mercy of the periodic error that is produced by the gearbox. One can minimize that error using PEM but that does not guarantee that it will track to sub-arc sec levels for an hour.
Rolando
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From: astro@... To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Sent: Thu, Feb 11, 2021 2:01 am Subject: Re: [ap-gto] How long for UNGUIDED imaging with non AE mounts? On Tue, Feb 9, 2021 at 11:15 PM, Roland Christen wrote:
First, excuse me for asking for clarification/confirmation of what you just stated. My excuse is I am a virgin with AP gear. So I have a gto1100 (hopefully soon) without Encoders. All other things being equal, and at moderate focal lengths, I can expect to achieve good unguided images with exposures in the tens of minutes? Maybe even up to 1 hour? Cheers Bob -- Roland Christen Astro-Physics
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Re: How long for UNGUIDED imaging with non AE mounts?
Peter Nagy
Bob,
With or without pointing model using APCC Pro? Peter
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Re: How long for UNGUIDED imaging with non AE mounts?
Bob
On Tue, Feb 9, 2021 at 11:15 PM, Roland Christen wrote:
First, excuse me for asking for clarification/confirmation of what you just stated. My excuse is I am a virgin with AP gear. So I have a gto1100 (hopefully soon) without Encoders. All other things being equal, and at moderate focal lengths, I can expect to achieve good unguided images with exposures in the tens of minutes? Maybe even up to 1 hour? Cheers Bob
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APPM pointing model using different cameras
Sam Saeed
As per Roland a year ago answering one of my questions regarding APPM and camera rotation between sessions:
Quoting Roland: (That is correct. The camera does not do anything as far as mount functions. It's like an eyepiece with a crosshair. You can rotate the crosshair all you want, it has no effect on the mount tracking rates.)
I just changed my main camera. The model that I currently have using the previous camera is practically close to perfection. I’m curious if I need to redo the model with the new camera as resolution has changed. But based on the above statement, I don’t have too.
Please correct me if I’m wrong.
Thanks
Sam Saeed
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Re: First light for a new camera
Great job Dean! Don Anderson
On Wednesday, February 10, 2021, 11:19:50 a.m. MST, Dean Jacobsen <deanjacobsen@...> wrote:
Here is the final iteration: https://www.astrobin.com/full/0ffdnz/E/ The full res version is viewable by clicking on the button at the upper right corner. I really like the amount of detail that can be seen in the Bok globules/dark nebula considering I was using a 4” refractor. -- Dean Jacobsen http://astrophoto.net/wp/ Image Gallery - http://astrophoto.net/wp/image-gallery/ Astrobin Image Gallery - https://www.astrobin.com/users/deanjacobsen/ Amateur Radio Call Sign - W6DBJ
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Re: Factory PEC curve, how is it generated?
skester@...
Thank you Roland and Christopher. Encoder measurement is the obvious choice in hindsight.
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Re: Factory PEC curve, how is it generated?
Roland Christen
A precision encoder is attached to the RA axis and the resultant PE error is measured using software similar to PEMPro. We do about 5 cycles for each mount (takes about 1/2 hour for that measurement). The curve is calculated and downloaded into the CP and the error is measured again with PEM turned ON. The resultant curve is evaluated and if it's good, the mount goes thru the final testing stages.
Rolando
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From: skester@... To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Sent: Wed, Feb 10, 2021 12:49 pm Subject: [ap-gto] Factory PEC curve, how is it generated? This question is simply to satisfy my curiosity. To create the factory installed PEC curve I assume each mount must be tested and track a star like source moving at sidereal rate for several worm gear cycles. Doing this on a real star under the night sky would seem out of the question as it would require many clear nights and much time/effort to do for each mount produced. That would seem to leave an artificial star that moves at a simulated sidereal rate on a test bench? Or is there another method I haven't thought of, perhaps using encoders?
Thanks, Scott -- Roland Christen Astro-Physics
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Re: First light for a new camera
On Wed, Feb 10, 2021 at 10:39 AM, Roland Christen wrote:
Looks good. What is the pixel size binned 2x2?Yes, this was with the 4.63um 2x2 binned pixel configuration. Gain 120 and 240s exposures taken from my very light polluted back yard. -- Dean Jacobsen http://astrophoto.net/wp/ Image Gallery - http://astrophoto.net/wp/image-gallery/ Astrobin Image Gallery - https://www.astrobin.com/users/deanjacobsen/ Amateur Radio Call Sign - W6DBJ
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Re: Factory PEC curve, how is it generated?
My guess is a custom bench top jig with an absolute encoder.
On Wed, Feb 10, 2021, 8:49 AM <skester@...> wrote: This question is simply to satisfy my curiosity. To create the factory installed PEC curve I assume each mount must be tested and track a star like source moving at sidereal rate for several worm gear cycles. Doing this on a real star under the night sky would seem out of the question as it would require many clear nights and much time/effort to do for each mount produced. That would seem to leave an artificial star that moves at a simulated sidereal rate on a test bench? Or is there another method I haven't thought of, perhaps using encoders?
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Factory PEC curve, how is it generated?
skester@...
This question is simply to satisfy my curiosity. To create the factory installed PEC curve I assume each mount must be tested and track a star like source moving at sidereal rate for several worm gear cycles. Doing this on a real star under the night sky would seem out of the question as it would require many clear nights and much time/effort to do for each mount produced. That would seem to leave an artificial star that moves at a simulated sidereal rate on a test bench? Or is there another method I haven't thought of, perhaps using encoders?
Thanks, Scott
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Re: First light for a new camera
Bill Long
Thats the 4.63um mode (14 bit) on the camera. Bin 1x1 on the camera is 2.3um pixels (but 12 bit). It is kind of like two cameras in one in a way.
Specs:
From: main@ap-gto.groups.io <main@ap-gto.groups.io> on behalf of Roland Christen via groups.io <chris1011@...>
Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 10:39 AM To: main@ap-gto.groups.io <main@ap-gto.groups.io> Subject: Re: [ap-gto] First light for a new camera Looks good. What is the pixel size binned 2x2?
Roland
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From: Dean Jacobsen <deanjacobsen@...> To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Sent: Wed, Feb 10, 2021 12:19 pm Subject: Re: [ap-gto] First light for a new camera Here is the final iteration:
https://www.astrobin.com/full/0ffdnz/E/ The full res version is viewable by clicking on the button at the upper right corner. I really like the amount of detail that can be seen in the Bok globules/dark nebula considering I was using a 4” refractor. -- Dean Jacobsen http://astrophoto.net/wp/ Image Gallery - http://astrophoto.net/wp/image-gallery/ Astrobin Image Gallery - https://www.astrobin.com/users/deanjacobsen/ Amateur Radio Call Sign - W6DBJ -- Roland Christen Astro-Physics
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Re: First light for a new camera
Roland Christen
Looks good. What is the pixel size binned 2x2?
Roland
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From: Dean Jacobsen <deanjacobsen@...> To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Sent: Wed, Feb 10, 2021 12:19 pm Subject: Re: [ap-gto] First light for a new camera Here is the final iteration:
https://www.astrobin.com/full/0ffdnz/E/ The full res version is viewable by clicking on the button at the upper right corner. I really like the amount of detail that can be seen in the Bok globules/dark nebula considering I was using a 4” refractor. -- Dean Jacobsen http://astrophoto.net/wp/ Image Gallery - http://astrophoto.net/wp/image-gallery/ Astrobin Image Gallery - https://www.astrobin.com/users/deanjacobsen/ Amateur Radio Call Sign - W6DBJ -- Roland Christen Astro-Physics
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Re: First light for a new camera
My trusty Mach2 kept me right on the mark.
-- Dean Jacobsen http://astrophoto.net/wp/ Image Gallery - http://astrophoto.net/wp/image-gallery/ Astrobin Image Gallery - https://www.astrobin.com/users/deanjacobsen/ Amateur Radio Call Sign - W6DBJ
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Re: First light for a new camera
wonderful detail!
On Wed, Feb 10, 2021 at 10:19 AM Dean Jacobsen <deanjacobsen@...> wrote: Here is the final iteration: --
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Re: First light for a new camera
Here is the final iteration:
https://www.astrobin.com/full/0ffdnz/E/ The full res version is viewable by clicking on the button at the upper right corner. I really like the amount of detail that can be seen in the Bok globules/dark nebula considering I was using a 4” refractor. -- Dean Jacobsen http://astrophoto.net/wp/ Image Gallery - http://astrophoto.net/wp/image-gallery/ Astrobin Image Gallery - https://www.astrobin.com/users/deanjacobsen/ Amateur Radio Call Sign - W6DBJ
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