Comments on: Star Tinkering Part 2: A Mallincam Tutorial http://tleaves.com/2011/04/04/star-tinkering-part-2-a-mallincam-tutorial/ Creativity x Technology Sat, 17 Mar 2012 05:09:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Ross Elkins http://tleaves.com/2011/04/04/star-tinkering-part-2-a-mallincam-tutorial/comment-page-1/#comment-10544 Ross Elkins Sun, 16 Oct 2011 05:16:51 +0000 http://tleaves.com/?p=2532#comment-10544 Thanks for the great article! I'm just starting out in any kind of astrophotography. Do u have any tips for using a refractor? I am using a TV np127. Ross Thanks for the great article! I’m just starting out in any kind of astrophotography.
Do u have any tips for using a refractor? I am using a TV np127.

Ross

]]> By: John Deriso http://tleaves.com/2011/04/04/star-tinkering-part-2-a-mallincam-tutorial/comment-page-1/#comment-9541 John Deriso Sun, 01 May 2011 21:26:22 +0000 http://tleaves.com/?p=2532#comment-9541 I opened the v2.5 software next to this article and was able to surmise the similarity between VSS and my Xtreme. In particular, the Hyper block is replaced by an Integration block. I find no explanation of the 6x8 array next to DEW REMOVAL. All in all, your article was one of the most helpful yet and I look forward to a next episode in deeper detail. I would like to find details of the Xtreme's chip: array size and pixel size, so I can use Ron Wodaski's New Astronomy Press CCD Calculator that shows image scale for many popular deep-sky objects. I have Jack's downloads, if fact, all the referenced links to study. I got the Xtreme, MFR-5, heat dissipator, Speco monitor and cables in new condition from a club member who decided to go full-blown CCD imaging instead. I've taken first baby steps: found the right COM port and got color bars! Camera's not on any of my scopes yet (80mm APO to 12" LX200GPS) but the "sky" in my basement is as good as outdoors... weather's been awful. Heard NSN for the 1st time last night. This is a new direction for my hobby. John Deriso Librarian - Northern Virginia Astronomy Club I opened the v2.5 software next to this article and was able to surmise the similarity between VSS and my Xtreme. In particular, the Hyper block is replaced by an Integration block. I find no explanation of the 6×8 array next to DEW REMOVAL. All in all, your article was one of the most helpful yet and I look forward to a next episode in deeper detail.

I would like to find details of the Xtreme’s chip: array size and pixel size, so I can use Ron Wodaski’s New Astronomy Press CCD Calculator that shows image scale for many popular deep-sky objects.

I have Jack’s downloads, if fact, all the referenced links to study. I got the Xtreme, MFR-5, heat dissipator, Speco monitor and cables in new condition from a club member who decided to go full-blown CCD imaging instead. I’ve taken first baby steps: found the right COM port and got color bars! Camera’s not on any of my scopes yet (80mm APO to 12″ LX200GPS) but the “sky” in my basement is as good as outdoors… weather’s been awful. Heard NSN for the 1st time last night. This is a new direction for my hobby.
John Deriso
Librarian – Northern Virginia Astronomy Club

]]> By: Travelenfree http://tleaves.com/2011/04/04/star-tinkering-part-2-a-mallincam-tutorial/comment-page-1/#comment-9479 Travelenfree Tue, 12 Apr 2011 07:37:52 +0000 http://tleaves.com/?p=2532#comment-9479 Thank You for the greatly informative article on the MallinCam. I have ordered my MallinCam, paid the down payment, and await my name to come up on the list, for purchase. I will be using it with an 18" f 3.5, built by Tom Ospowski of "Equatorial Platforms"...Your article will be my MallinCam Bible which I shall keep close by my side......Thank You for putting in the time, helping newbees like me learn how to use my MallinCam.............Travelenfree Thank You for the greatly informative article on the MallinCam. I have ordered my MallinCam, paid the down payment, and await my name to come up on the list, for purchase. I will be using it with an 18″ f 3.5, built by Tom Ospowski of “Equatorial Platforms”…Your article will be my MallinCam Bible which I shall keep close by my side……Thank You for putting in the time, helping newbees like me learn how to use my MallinCam………….Travelenfree

]]> By: Dr Dave South Africa http://tleaves.com/2011/04/04/star-tinkering-part-2-a-mallincam-tutorial/comment-page-1/#comment-9461 Dr Dave South Africa Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:28:12 +0000 http://tleaves.com/?p=2532#comment-9461 You are the Boss You are quite right,listening to Jack and Chris and Don all these things are covered but you have demystified it Thank you very much for your efforts and I look forward to your further posts Dr Dave 6/4/2011 You are the Boss
You are quite right,listening to Jack and Chris and Don all these things are covered but you have demystified it
Thank you very much for your efforts and I look forward to your further posts
Dr Dave
6/4/2011

]]> By: Nicholas Izzo http://tleaves.com/2011/04/04/star-tinkering-part-2-a-mallincam-tutorial/comment-page-1/#comment-9458 Nicholas Izzo Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:22:49 +0000 http://tleaves.com/?p=2532#comment-9458 This is a great addition to my growing experiencxe with the Mallin. Keep it up! You are a wonderful resource. Be sure to keep in informed on aadditional articles This is a great addition to my growing experiencxe with the Mallin. Keep it up! You are a wonderful resource. Be sure to keep in informed on aadditional articles

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