KenP Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Hi Everyone, Just wanted to say hello my name is Ken and I’m new to astrophotography having bought my imaging rig in February this year. I have been observing for many years using a Meade LX200 GPS 12” scope but now my new passion is imaging (if only the weather would listen). The imaging setup is: William optics GT81 iv refractor William Optics 6A iii flattener Altair Astro 269C Pro TEC OSC Guiding with ZWO 120mm Mini and WO 50mm uniguide scope. EQ6 Pro mount. I know I have a long way to go and lots of YouTubing to do yet 😃 so if do ask a dumb question please forgive me. Best regards Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstronomyUkraine Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 8 minutes ago, KenP said: Hi Everyone, Just wanted to say hello my name is Ken and I’m new to astrophotography having bought my imaging rig in February this year. I have been observing for many years using a Meade LX200 GPS 12” scope but now my new passion is imaging (if only the weather would listen). The imaging setup is: William optics GT81 iv refractor William Optics 6A iii flattener Altair Astro 269C Pro TEC OSC Guiding with ZWO 120mm Mini and WO 50mm uniguide scope. EQ6 Pro mount. I know I have a long way to go and lots of YouTubing to do yet 😃 so if do ask a dumb question please forgive me. Best regards Ken Welcome Ken. Nice rig you have there. Brian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenP Posted April 28, 2021 Author Share Posted April 28, 2021 Thanks Brian, absolutely loving it just not loving the clouds😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jkulin Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Welcome Ken, please enjoy yourself here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryMcK Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Hi Ken and welcome. Nice gear you have. Ask questions and the very knowledgable people on this forum will answer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenP Posted April 28, 2021 Author Share Posted April 28, 2021 Thanks John and Terry, I am sure I will seems like a very friendly forum and boy do I need help at times 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstronomyUkraine Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 1 hour ago, KenP said: Thanks Brian, absolutely loving it just not loving the clouds😂 They come with the gear. 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carastro Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Welcome KenP both to BYA and to the Dark art of Astrophotography. Carole 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenP Posted April 28, 2021 Author Share Posted April 28, 2021 Thanks Carole, you know I’ve watched some many videos on what to do and when, in the end just do it and learn! BTW Pixinsight is a nightmare I’ve yet to even get an image from! 🤭 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carastro Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 I have never attempted Pixinsight, seen 3 demos and decided it is not for me. I use Photoshop. Carole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenP Posted April 28, 2021 Author Share Posted April 28, 2021 7 minutes ago, Carastro said: I have never attempted Pixinsight, seen 3 demos and decided it is not for me. I use Photoshop. Carole I’m 25 days into the trial and still have no idea what I’m doing! Photoshop is a much more intuitive tool once you have a work flow mapped out! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstronomyUkraine Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 25 minutes ago, KenP said: I’m 25 days into the trial and still have no idea what I’m doing! Photoshop is a much more intuitive tool once you have a work flow mapped out! Pixinsight is fantastic once you learn the workflow. I have watched hundreds of videos, from beginner to complex, and I'm still learning. Here is a great introduction to Pixinsight for beginners, this video shows how to calibrate images. Both LRGB and NB are covered. His other videos show the full work flow from calibrating to final images. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenP Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 10 hours ago, AstronomyUkraine said: Pixinsight is fantastic once you learn the workflow. I have watched hundreds of videos, from beginner to complex, and I'm still learning. Here is a great introduction to Pixinsight for beginners, this video shows how to calibrate images. Both LRGB and NB are covered. His other videos show the full work flow from calibrating to final images. Awesome Brian thanks I’ll get straight on it on check it out 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazAstro Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Hi Ken, welcome aboard 🙂 nice friendly forum - hope you like it here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkAR Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 Hi Ken and welcome. Good luck with your imaging. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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