I will ask my tech guru friend why he thinks that is the case and report his answer. I am an attorney and like science but only learn through reading about it now with no formal background.

I agee. Enjoy your camera. Robert

The issue is not the length of time for the flat for flat purposes. The issue is that it is my understanding that the CMOS camera itself should not ever have an exposure less than three seconds. I alw

The 3 second rule I have seen is from multiple posts as I go through comments on issues. I generally try to get the benefit of common experiences and comments whether I totally understand them or not.

The problem is that you cannot use bias on a CMOS camera. Any exposure less than 3 seconds is not advisable (not an engineer so not sure why). So if you cannot use a bias frame on your flats you have

Thanks Wayne and Mike. I use Nebulosity for pre-processing. The lowest I have gone on temp is -10C and in my backyard the lowest I can go in Texas is -5C. The ambient at 10pm is still above 30C and no

I really like this CMOS camera. It is so sensitive. I added Ha I took with this OSC and it works well. I added the Ha in Photoshop in a Layer with a Linear Dodge Add mode with all color channels. I sh

Thanks for the explanation Joe. My setup is a USB 3 hub to a USB3 port. On my MacBook Pro both USB ports are USB 3. I was looking at the system details and saw that the system divides all the USB traf

Thank Steve and Mike. I think my setup is ok. I use a Mac with Nebulosity. My cables are not over 3 meters. I just ordered some of the cables Dale recommended. I have a new USB 3 hub since I took the

Thanks Dale. I am having some trouble with darks and I have been using that cable that came with it. I will reshoot the darks. I am also having trouble with the camera sometimes sending out bad data a

These CMOS cameras are pretty sensitive. This image has only 14-3 minute subs! I took some 5 minute subs but the 3 minute were better. I am trying to figure out some intermittent connection issues but

Thanks Dale. I am familiar with darks and lights. I absolutely have to have them with my STF 8300. Robert

From what I am reading the CMOS cameras are supposed to be used at shorter exposures than CCD cameras. I am not sure if that is more to prevent the amp glow that is discussed or something about the wa

After doing some research it looks like the best contender for me may be the Sony IMX071 sensor. It looks like the only companies who make a camera with it are ZWO and QHY. Any suggestions on which? I

Thanks. I was not very specific. Sorry for that. I know better. I need a pixel size of 5-6 microns and a sensor size of APS-C. I have a Tak 106ED (530mm) and something in the 1000-1200mm range but not

What one shot color camera would this group recommend? I am thinking about switching to one shot color and want to get the most efficient version. Would it be cameras with the Sony CMOS sensors? Rober

Really well done. Beautiful image. Enjoy your new mount. It is really true that an AP mount takes the mount out of the equation when analyzing any problems with a setup. Robert

When I go to a dark sky site the Mount is in the back of my SUV so I’m not very worried about damage. I just have two appropriately sized plastic bins to keep the 2 halves of my 900 mount and wrap the

My 900 is eight years old and I have never done anything to it. Is there a maintenance document on your website? It stays out in Texas heat. Robert

Cucumbers would be disgusting in gefilte fish 😬 Robert