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Michael O’Connell
ParticipantThanks for the replies folks.
@Robin: that solution won’t work I’m afraid as the camera only has 32-bit drivers and needs to be on a 32-bit PC (i.e. installing a 32-bit OS on the 64-bit chip won’t suffice)
To give a bit more detail perhaps:
I use my observatory PC with TheSkyX to control both by Paramount ME and camera.
During the summer months: Paramount ME + TEC140 + DMK Camera (Solar & Lunar Imaging) or SBIG ST8XME usb (Deep Sky Imaging)
Winter months: Change the OTA over to a C14 + Watec910HX/RC (Occultation imaging) or SBIG ST1001E (deep sky).
When not imaging, I also use the same PC for a meteor camera and meteor radio detection with a FunCube Dongle, Spectrum Lab and homemade yagi.
So, the PC needs to reasonably decent with the latest version of TheSkyX as far as I am concerned and so I don’t want to be rolling back to an older slower version.
@Callum – I like your suggestion, thanks. I will explore it. I wonder if there is a way of using the pi (or other means) of becoming a relay for the camera to talk to the PC? i.e. replacing what the SBIG Ethernet2Parallel unit previously did. I really would like to be able to use the camera in TheSkyX for plate solving etc.
Many Thanks,
Michael.
Michael O’Connell
ParticipantHi Grant,
They won’t work either unfortunately.
Thanks anyway,
MIchael.
Michael O’Connell
ParticipantNice captures! Well done!
Too far out of my camera FOV and nothing on radio either.
Michael.
Michael O’Connell
ParticipantThat’s a fine image Alan!
Michael O’Connell
ParticipantI just wanted to take the time and say a massive thanks to the BAA and all the speakers for rising to the challenge and providing a continuous stream of thoroughly enjoyable webinars over the past few weeks. Much appreciated!
Regards,
Michael.
Michael O’Connell
ParticipantThanks guys. I’ll take a look.
Regards,
Michael.
Michael O’Connell
ParticipantHolding a camera up to the eyepiece is exactly how I got started in to astrophotography. Well worth getting a bracket. The Moon will give you loads of fun!
Michael O’Connell
ParticipantThanks Mike.
A follow-up image from last night:
8.6 day old Moon – 2020 May 01
See full size at: http://www.astroshot.com/Regards,
Michael.
Michael O’Connell
ParticipantIf they had just kept it to beard-seconds, it would have been much simpler…
https://royal.pingdom.com/strange-funny-and-baffling-units-for-measuring-almost-anything/
Michael O’Connell
ParticipantSuper work Bill. Well done!
Michael O’Connell
ParticipantWhat is the current accepted position on the stories allegedly from the Dogon that they knew Sirius had companions?
http://www.unmuseum.org/siriusb.htm
Regards,
Michael.
Michael O’Connell
ParticipantBill,
Great results as always.
What we need next is a 100mm lens on a tracking mount….
But seriously, have you ever considered building a tracking station?
Regards,
Michael.
Michael O’Connell
ParticipantBill,
Nice results there. I’m not familiar with HROFFT. Is it similar to Spectrum Lab, in terms of recording a daily log file?
Regards,
Michael.
Michael O’Connell
ParticipantThanks Alex, Grant & Bill.
Grant, I suggest reading the following:
https://www.britastro.org/radio/downloads/SkyAtNight/BBC_SatN_HOWTOOBSERVEMETEORS.pdf
Regards,
MIchael.
Michael O’Connell
ParticipantThanks Jeremy and happy new year to you too.
It’s been non-stop cloud here the past 3 weeks. I had hopes to enjoy some observing during the Christmas, but alas, not to be. I wonder sometimes why radio astronomy is not more popular in this part of the world.
Regards,
Michael.
Michael O’Connell
ParticipantThanks for the heads-up Alex.
Noticeable peak last night.
See attached plot of detections from my radio setup.
I will analyse the data in further detail in the next few days.
Regards,
Michael.
1 October 2018 at 9:18 pm in reply to: NEMETODE Workshop, Dunsink Observatory Dublin – Sat 15th Sept #580036Michael O’Connell
ParticipantThanks for the kind words guys. Glad you enjoyed the day.
Most of the talks are now up on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYRzkgc8mfZr5FsmkTCvW0YfNew8q06Lz
Regards,
Michael.
16 September 2018 at 10:50 am in reply to: NEMETODE Workshop, Dunsink Observatory Dublin – Sat 15th Sept #579997Michael O’Connell
ParticipantAfter a successful event, I would like a say a massive THANK YOU to the following people for making the event happen:
– The Speakers for preparing and delivering an excellent set of talks. They really were top class!
– Dunsink Observatory for kindly hosting the event. Particular thanks to Jonathan, Sam and Hilary.
– All those who travelled to the event, especially those who flew over from the UK. Great to see good turnout of BAA members!
– Nick James very kindly brought the voice recorder and so in due course I hope to sync the audio with the PowerPoint files and share them here. Thanks Nick!
– Mike Foylan for setting up his meteor camera demonstration.
– Stephen Corcoran (meteorites.ie) for setting up his meteorite display
– Everyone else who helped out in their own way to make the event happen.
– Many thanks of course to the BAA for always supporting events like this and encouraging like-minded enthusiasts to get together.
Regards,
Michael.
Michael O’Connell
ParticipantThanks Neil.
Michael O’Connell
ParticipantNice work lads, well done!
Regards,
Michael
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