Hi everyone,
I used to use Astrospheric to check whether the sky will be clear for AP. Unfortunately, AP doesn't work in Singapore because the satellites it uses doesn't cover here. (Well, at least the free version deosn't). What's the best app to use in Singapore?
Thanks!
Best weather app for AP in Singapore
Re: Best weather app for AP in Singapore
I rely on live images from the Himawari-8 weather satellite (https://www.data.jma.go.jp/mscweb/data/ ... p?area=ha4). Forecast apps are pretty hit-and-miss.
Re: Best weather app for AP in Singapore
Thanks! Looks like a great resource.jwqw8 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2024 1:05 am I rely on live images from the Himawari-8 weather satellite (https://www.data.jma.go.jp/mscweb/data/ ... p?area=ha4). Forecast apps are pretty hit-and-miss.
I've been here for the last three weeks and it's been raining or cloudy and raining or cloudy and raining or cloudy ... what are the best months to even think of doing AP?
cytan
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Re: Best weather app for AP in Singapore
There was reasonably good skies around southern skies on 29-04-2024 from about 10pm to 1am. I manage to make a few quick snaps of a few objects in the vicinity.
All taken with Askar FMA180 Pro with UV/IR filter on ZWO585MC (non-cooled), unguided.
Mount: iOptron CEM26 with ZWO Asiair Mini.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/r3hbBWbv8Sz8mstE8
Omega Centauri (30s)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/HjXS5iP8qsWv52yv9
NGC5128 (30s x 20) - Livestack
https://photos.app.goo.gl/aPNc9Yz9XG7mGdac6
M4 (30s)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/CpF5Tush19gMLb4U6
M24 (30s x 10) - Livestack
All taken with Askar FMA180 Pro with UV/IR filter on ZWO585MC (non-cooled), unguided.
Mount: iOptron CEM26 with ZWO Asiair Mini.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/r3hbBWbv8Sz8mstE8
Omega Centauri (30s)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/HjXS5iP8qsWv52yv9
NGC5128 (30s x 20) - Livestack
https://photos.app.goo.gl/aPNc9Yz9XG7mGdac6
M4 (30s)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/CpF5Tush19gMLb4U6
M24 (30s x 10) - Livestack
Re: Best weather app for AP in Singapore
Hi Bernard,
Thanks for sharing.
I'm curious how did you anticipate that the skies would be good? I was looking at the weather predictions on Monday and didn't see any clear sky predictions.
Also, have you marked the ground previously for Polar Alignment or have a semi-permanent setup ? 3 hours isn't that much time to set up from scratch and then do PA.
cytan
Thanks for sharing.
I'm curious how did you anticipate that the skies would be good? I was looking at the weather predictions on Monday and didn't see any clear sky predictions.
Also, have you marked the ground previously for Polar Alignment or have a semi-permanent setup ? 3 hours isn't that much time to set up from scratch and then do PA.
cytan
bernardchew wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 3:58 pm There was reasonably good skies around southern skies on 29-04-2024 from about 10pm to 1am. I manage to make a few quick snaps of a few objects in the vicinity.
All taken with Askar FMA180 Pro with UV/IR filter on ZWO585MC (non-cooled), unguided.
Mount: iOptron CEM26 with ZWO Asiair Mini.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/r3hbBWbv8Sz8mstE8
Omega Centauri (30s)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/HjXS5iP8qsWv52yv9
NGC5128 (30s x 20) - Livestack
https://photos.app.goo.gl/aPNc9Yz9XG7mGdac6
M4 (30s)
https://photos.app.goo.gl/CpF5Tush19gMLb4U6
M24 (30s x 10) - Livestack