I use a USB 3 hub at my mount and plug in cameras, focuser, serial to USB converter for the CP3. I also use a GPUSB for guiding since I have a Mac. I know this is old school but I still want to use my

I am going back to fix some of my old images with Topaz DeNoise. Below is an example with M101. The data was not as good as I would like but the improvement is good. Old Version: https://pbase.com/rch

Due to the randomness I think it is satellites or meteors that you did not remove in processing. Did you use some sort of standard deviation process in your stacking routine. I always do whether I see

I would be glad to look at it. Robert

I do the same thing. It’s sometimes works like deconvolution to help later sharpening. The DeNoise software is incredible on any images that have a lot of noise. Robert

Are you familiar with Topaz noise reduction and sharpening? It works wonders on some things, especially the DeNoise. It is available standalone or as a PS plugin. Robert

I agree. I meant that my method of masking out the target for processing, leaving the stars and background alone, does not work on extended nebula and large galaxies. I am excited for the possibilitie

Thanks. This sounds like a very useful tool. As you all know, destruction of the stars is so easy with all the processes we do to make our pretty pictures. Around a small target in Photoshop I can bri

Thanks Glenn. I will check out the application. I’ve been lazy and not downloaded the newer version of Pixinsight. Wouldn’t the star mask only be a gray representation of where the stars were and not

I intended to have a lot more Ha and OIII added to my M27 but that did not work. I would take a lot of OSC subs, I like to take at least 4-5 hours. With your filter you will probably get much more of

Great image Glenn. You now have peaked my interest in this star removal process. I will have to play with it. Does it place the stars into a separate Image. I am wondering if I can move that star imag

Great image Glenn. You now have peaked my interest in this star removal process. I will have to play with it. Does it place the stars into a separate Image. I am wondering if I can move that star imag

I was working on combining data from the ZWO 2600 color and 2600 mono cameras for the first time. I had some equipment problems and the sky was not great but I did manage to get something from both ca

I also use the grippers to tighten mine. I usually get a good 1/4 turn or more with them. Robert

We have found that the smaller the structure the less this effect you mention applies. 8x8 seems to be optimal. Light is always a concern for me.

Yes. Robert

Picture of wind shelter Robert

The temporary conduit solution works very well and is anchored with stakes and ropes. We use this at the Okie Tex star party and get gusts close to 60 miles an hour all the time setting up for a weeks

A simple fence enclosure model would help greatly. Robert

You can build a temporary shelter with electrical conduits and tarps. I have used this at star parties. It is usually 8x8. I have a friend that sells the connectors and tarps and you supply the electr