So, 2 nights ago I decided to give the telescope a go again do to the lull in business, and having almost caught up in rest.
I now realize computers
do rust. And Atik camera's get really finicky and stubborn when not used regularly. Had a devil of a time.
Most of my regular programs reliably fired right up. But the Infinity kept hiding. And kept hiding, and even though disconnecting and reconnecting the USB and power cables, multiple shut down and restarts, trying Atiks Artimus hsc Debug Tool, something finally woke the F up, and the camera connected finally. Such nonsense.
Finally, able to forge ahead, the alignment went smooth and was impressive how it brought the alignment stars close to my crosshairs centering. Made that part easier.
Muh, Ha, Ha, Stellarium gave me targets, and first choice was the Wizard Nebula. Centered up and began shooting. Even though a bit weak in resolution, I could see good data was collecting.
I established my usual file folder titled the date and stored away a 5 image, 120s capture (600s, or 10 minutes of imaging).
Then I dozed off...
When I woke up I was way in at nearly 35-2 minute images, 4200 seconds of images (70 minutes).
So I saved the file figuring it gave me something to work with anyway.
OK, enough of poking the Wizard in the eye, I went looking for something else. Muh-HA, the Triangulum was rising. Next victim.
So I collected 5-120s images after centering. Again, 600 seconds or 10 minutes.
Back on 08-02-18 I had a couple of others, but the Fireworks Galaxy was too noisy. So I opted to not waste your eyeballs on that turd.
So here's 3 to see, such as they are...
Back in the Vixen Saddle again.