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by torsinadoc
Thu Dec 05, 2013 5:29 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Slowly Learning Startools :)
Replies: 2
Views: 8768

Re: Slowly Learning Startools :)

Sag wide field 50mm guided with vixen polarie (pretty neat item) Canon T3i unmodified PI stacked with darks, bias (forgot to take flats) StarTools processed Sub were 60 sec and 15 min of exposure Color is off but trying various different processes http://astrob.in/66981/0/rawthumb/gallery/get.jpg [/...
by torsinadoc
Thu Dec 05, 2013 3:54 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Slowly Learning Startools :)
Replies: 2
Views: 8768

Slowly Learning Startools :)

Working through some old pics (well old for me since I just started shooting in the past 3 months). Prior images were processed with PI /PS elements and latter with star tools. These are by no way high quality but it is all about learning this pretty nifty tool. I think once I get this software down...
by torsinadoc
Wed Dec 04, 2013 8:46 pm
Forum: Image Processing Troubleshooting
Topic: M42 and M31question
Replies: 13
Views: 13470

Re: M42 and M31question

Thanks. That clarifies things
by torsinadoc
Wed Dec 04, 2013 10:33 am
Forum: Image Processing Troubleshooting
Topic: M42 and M31question
Replies: 13
Views: 13470

Re: M42 and M31question

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1w8Nsl6Rq17bXdBcmlhV1NWXzA/edit?usp=sharing Another question unrelated to this one. If I am using LRGB files, do you select linear, not bayed? I am working on the M45 processing tutorial but it appears when we turn on tracking after preprocessing that the older vers...
by torsinadoc
Wed Dec 04, 2013 1:46 am
Forum: Image Processing Troubleshooting
Topic: M42 and M31question
Replies: 13
Views: 13470

Re: M42 and M31question

how cow what did I do wrong (it is the first image above M31 that is really blue) I bind then tried to fix the star shapes with repair then turned on tracking and tried a wipe. See the very interesting result. I actually did something similar during the M45 processing example posted sometime ago. I ...
by torsinadoc
Wed Dec 04, 2013 12:12 am
Forum: Image Processing Troubleshooting
Topic: Newbie just learning Startools...
Replies: 8
Views: 8939

Re: Newbie just learning Startools...

We have VERY similar set ups Explore scientific 102 APO refractor Celestron Advanced VX EQ Mount Orion 50mm SSAG with Helical Focuser PHD Guiding Software BYEOS Premium Edition Canon T3i (Unmodded) I am by no means anything but a true novice but I take my flats by using a white screen on my iPad wit...
by torsinadoc
Mon Dec 02, 2013 4:44 pm
Forum: Tutorials & Guides
Topic: Welcome, PixInsight users!
Replies: 1
Views: 66200

Re: Welcome, PixInsight users!

Thanks. The table is golden!
by torsinadoc
Mon Dec 02, 2013 12:01 am
Forum: Image Processing Troubleshooting
Topic: M42 and M31question
Replies: 13
Views: 13470

Re: M42 and M31question

when making an ROI did you select the entire M42 or jus the trapezium and surrounding areas? I get confused on what to sample

thanks
by torsinadoc
Sun Dec 01, 2013 10:50 pm
Forum: Image Processing Troubleshooting
Topic: M42 and M31question
Replies: 13
Views: 13470

Re: M42 and M31question

well heck. I clearly have a lot to learn. Thanks. Ill play around with it some more

No idea on the purple dots.
by torsinadoc
Sun Dec 01, 2013 10:03 pm
Forum: Image Processing Troubleshooting
Topic: M42 and M31question
Replies: 13
Views: 13470

Re: M42 and M31question

here is the debayered, not white balanced .fit file if anyone wants to take a stab at it. i cropped it after preprocessing

https://www.opendrive.com/folders?OF82ODE0NzQ4XzhBbmVz