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Ivan, i think you are right, but i find that if i use Nebulosity S/W to convert RAW to color then it looks less bright, seems to incur more lost, may i know how to overcome this ? Do you use a different S/W for stacking that does it quite well for 1 shot color ? Thanks. I personally haven't used Ne...

Awesome shot!

I've got a question, though. In part (b), you converted the RAW to JPG format. Doesn't that cause a loss of image data?

Hi do u have some models of newt that can do AP? I believe the most commonly used one is the AstroTech (sometimes known as GSO) f/4 Imaging Newtonian, either a 6 inch or 8 inch. Going beyond 10 inches can reduce the fov by a fair bit, as well as tax the VX mount a little too much. For some reason, ...

Hi, did anybody have any experience on this SCT before? 1) 7-77° latitude range for tracking passed meridian - is it usable in Singapore without any modification needed? 2) Astrophography compatible at end of tube. Suppose tracking using the computerized drives for long exposure photography..? 3) M...

Hi just checking how sct with goto is important for long exposure astrophogaphy? Can newt do the same w goto equupment? I'm pretty much a beginner in AP, but so far this is what I've gathered (more experienced AP-ers, correct me if I'm wrong): GOTO isn't essential for long exposure AP. It only assi...

Hi, I have a C6 XLT with a Vixen-Style dovetail plate that I'm planning to sell. It is 2 years old but still in good condition as I don't use it too often. I'm selling this as I'm upgrading my OTA to an 8-incher. It comes with a finder scope, visual back and star diagonal. For this, I'm asking SOLD....

Gary wrote:Also glad to know your location in your public profile says "Toa Payoh".

Yes yes, that's why I was at your last tpy sidewalk ^^

Gary wrote:Hi Ivan. Welcome to the forum! Hope you enjoy your stay here and continue to share your astro knowledge with us.

Thanks Gary! Hope to learn more from you guys too

Although the Haze is stopping me using m new telescope I was wondering what filters you all recomend for DSO in Singapore skys? For narrowband filters, Oxygen III and H-Alpha filters would be the most useful ones, followed perhaps by H-Beta. Whether to use OIII or HA would depend on the type of emi...

Although the Haze is stopping me using m new telescope I was wondering what filters you all recomend for DSO in Singapore skys? For narrowband filters, Oxygen III and H-Alpha filters would be the most useful ones, followed perhaps by H-Beta. Whether to use OIII or HA would depend on the type of emi...