The 8"Black Widow has moved away from the stray light (Page 2): My astronomy club, STAR from NJ, had a zoom speaker who processed images from the WEBB telescope, she was in charge...

Sidwalkastronomy Loc: New Jersey Shore

My astronomy club, STAR from NJ, had a zoom speaker who processed images from the WEBB telescope, she was in charge

bwana Loc: Bergen, Alberta, Canada

Sidwalkastronomy wrote:

My astronomy club, STAR from NJ, had a zoom speaker who processed images from the WEBB telescope, she was in charge

And she does one heck of a job!

bwa

SonnyE Loc: Communist California, USA

stepping beyond wrote:

Sonny, fits is the astronomical standard format f... (show quote)

Oh, don't get me wrong, I do save my images in FIT files. And I'm working with them in FITs format.
But... you sure can not share a FIT format anywhere. It has to be converted to a tif or png or even a jpg. to use on the web, or to email.
I took a huge step into a FITs commitment when I shelled out for my ASI 1600mm with filter wheel and filters. But I do that sort of thing. Get a tool, then learn to use it.
I have the patience of JOB. (Biblical) But I also work something to death. LOL!

My Baby Dell has finally given up. I can't resurrect it. I've been hammering on it for 4 days. So tonight, and last night, I wasted on trying to beat a dead horse.
The wife told me I sounded frustrated. I told her about my battle with the dying computer and she told me to replace it, it wasn't worth the frustration.
So here we go, replace the danged mount computer again.
But it will get me imaging instead of muleing my stuff out, freezing, then giving up with naught to show for my efforts.

All I want is to take some decent picturds to share.

stepping beyond Loc: usa eastcoast

That sounds great Sonny, beating a dead horse isn't helping. I'd get it ordered you have the go ahead. I love having the house block the majority of the wind and stray light. My data is coming in so much better than I'm used to. I've been fortunate enough to keep going with my ASUS for several years in the extreme cold winter nights in the 20's. I can't wait to see some images from you.

stepping beyond Loc: usa eastcoast

Sidewalkastronomy, That sound too cool webb astroprocessor, I keep hacking away at my data hoard and I bet she has some powerful software.

Sidwalkastronomy Loc: New Jersey Shore

I'll post her name when I get home. She was an art major. She showed steps. Way, way over my head. 6 filters then stretch and then photoshop

stepping beyond Loc: usa eastcoast

Cool , I would like to chat with her.

SonnyE Loc: Communist California, USA

stepping beyond wrote:

That sounds great Sonny, beating a dead horse isn't helping. I'd get it ordered you have the go ahead. I love having the house block the majority of the wind and stray light. My data is coming in so much better than I'm used to. I've been fortunate enough to keep going with my ASUS for several years in the extreme cold winter nights in the 20's. I can't wait to see some images from you.

Hah!
Asus is what I wound up getting.
I picked it up this morning, and have it ready by this afternoon.
But of course, we have more clouds. Naturally!
May get a break this weekend, though.

But I'm readier now.

Sidwalkastronomy Loc: New Jersey Shore

stepping beyond wrote:

Cool , I would like to chat with her.

I think she's busy, lol
Her lecture is on you tube. She lectured at the Princeton astronomy lecture. Club name is AAAP.
Their site might have the link for her lecture too.

alberio Loc: Casa Grande AZ

SonnyE wrote:

Hah!
Asus is what I wound up getting.
I picked it up this morning, and have it ready by this afternoon.
But of course, we have more clouds. Naturally!
May get a break this weekend, though.

But I'm readier now.

Hey SonnyE,
I just bought an Asus today, which will be dedicated to processing photos.

SonnyE Loc: Communist California, USA

alberio wrote:

Hey SonnyE,
I just bought an Asus today, which will be dedicated to processing photos.

I just picked mine up at 7 AM at Sam's Club.
I got some milk and Dr. Pepper Zero on the way home. (For her and the house.)
Then I spent half the day loading it and setting it up.
Right now it's outside running things.
(And I'm inside where it's warm. )

stepping beyond Loc: usa eastcoast

Sounds great fellas , I just hate the microsoft updates that plague me relentless me after I set it up in settings to download and install updates in the non-active hours. My youngest son bought the ASUS i5 and had it delivered for Fathers day several years ago. He made an excellent decision and it was one hell Uva deal to , before everything under the Sun was priced ridiculously.

stepping beyond Loc: usa eastcoast

Sidewalkastronomy, I'll have to check the website out . I've chatted with several people on astronomy and astrophotography in general . Knowledge is paramount instead OF WINGING IT. Is her name Alyssa Pagan?

Sidwalkastronomy Loc: New Jersey Shore

stepping beyond wrote:

Sidewalkastronomy, I'll have to check the website out . I've chatted with several people on astronomy and astrophotography in general . Knowledge is paramount instead OF WINGING IT. Is her name Alyssa Pagan?

Not sure because it's written. Down at home. It might be her

stepping beyond Loc: usa eastcoast

6 filters were used in the data that she was describing, I use 7 filters in my efw and the eighth is a dark frame filter . It's ideal for my darks . Well, this girl definitely knew what she was talking about and very thorough on her workflow and software. Thanks for the heads up !