Re: Video of me processing, please help
Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2017 4:12 am
all three fts files should be in the dropbox link now. Sorry took a little longer to upload than I thought...
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I totally understand. I come from the "other way" where the immutable laws of physics and mathematics reign, in order to address real world problems that rear their head. This means that I really must understand each and every single issue/problem/circumstance in order to formulate a solution based in mathematics and physics. Sometimes this leads to me to find circumstances, problems (and even "solutions") that just don't make sense. The color mottle thing is one such example, but there is one notable website (clarkvision) full of nonsense out there that is doing a lot of damage and spreads a lot of misinformation.rottielover wrote:There is a lot of opinion out there on the web, which is touted about as absolute facts, but the truth is that most folks are trying to be helpful and tell folks what works for them, but that usually holds true for their gear or mindset. Not sure if that made sense
For instance, the color mottle thing, I took that as a gear problem after watching those YouTube videos, and in fact you've shown me that it's not so much a gear problem, as it was a historical issue based on lack of functionality in tools (well and a gear issue also to a degree I supose). Anyway I digress.
This might indeed help a little. The important thing is to give other, non-neighbouring CCD wells a chance to capture the same detail. Preferably you'd spread this CCD well selection across a circular area.So in theory, I could accomplish "poor man's" dithering by flipping the tracking mount off, counting a period of time to let the sky rotate, then turning the mount back on while I take the exposure ? I'm thinking that would be a good way of doing it so that the other adjustments don't get knocked around while fiddling with the knobs to rotate the camera. Thoughts?
No apologies needed - no one can reasonably be expected to do all the research themselves and not ask questions along the way! I'm happy to repeat things if it helps people better understand the ins and outs. Things are hard enough to get your head around as it is.rottielover wrote:BTW, wanted to apologize for bringing up the whole color mottle thing. I was doing more searching and finally found your previous reply on this very video and subject. I should have searched more before asking.
You'd think that, but not so long ago the data and images you're producing right now would be the holy grail for most. The learning never really stops. However, the fun really begins where you know enough to start envisioning and accomplishing a particular look for your data and subject (what is this object known for, what processes are going on, can I frame it or juxtapose it in an interesting way, etc.). The hobby becomes a really zen-like experience when you know enough to let the data speak for itself and know/care intricately what happens to pixel values from emission to capture, from calibration to stacking, from import to switching off Tracking. This is not for everyone, but is one of the things StarTools accomodates.There is an pretty good learning curve to this hobby (more like a cliff). It's no wonder people find it a little "challenging".
That's great to hear!I feel like I'm on a good path now though
Lou wrote:Hi rottilover,
I am having exaclty the same problem with the north america nebula as you have/had.
After all that help from Ivo can you please be so kind and post a picture of the new processed version so that I can see what I should aim for.
Thanks a lot
cs
Lou
Btw this is my last try
http://www.astrobin.com/304581/