PRISM | Hyperion Astronomy

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How is that done? The program allows the import of one file at a time. I have a file folder of 12 images that I’d like to stack etc.

Hank

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Is it possible to upload a series of images taken in TheSkyX Pro into Prism for processing?
If so, How?

Hank

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Hi Hamza, Happy to help others who run into this problem. I have a Paramount MyT mount and I was having difficulty getting Prism to connect to my mount as the MyT wasn't showing up in the choices panel for mounts. On the Bisque website there is a download called "ASCOM 2X Mount Adapter Installer. I ...

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Found the answer on the Bisque website.

Hank

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Just purchased a Paramount MyT. Although I have it on the pier and can turn it on, I can't use it until I receive some counterweights and go through the balancing procedure. Using SkyX I'm able to connect to the mount, camera, focuser etc. What selection for "Telescope" should I use when connecting ...

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Hamza, your latest video "Quick Imaging Setup" is exactly what I needed. Thank you so much for putting it together as I now have a format that I can follow in taking astrophotographs. As a relative new-comer to astrophotography, I was having difficulty figuring out what steps to take and also the or...

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Your correct, Hamza. "Noisy" is very subjective.

This is what I'm seeing.

Hank

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I'm using an SBIG STF8300C camera on my 11" SCT and I'm getting a lot of noise in the downloaded images. Since I assumed it's a camera problem, I contacted the SBIG site and asked for advice. In response I was asked if I was sufficiently cooling the camera (which I am) and whether I was using "Dark ...

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If one wishes to photograph M42 using an OIII filter, what is the proper procedure? Should you do focusing and plate solving first and then add the filter or will both focusing and plate solving work just fine with the filter in place?

Hank

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Hi Hamza, I think I fixed it but I'm not sure how. I spent some time today (cloudy and snowing as usual) to read the manual, going through the setup procedure one step at a time. I now have the focus panel up on my screen and the CCD camera panel (at the bottom) says guiding: SBIG camera relays guid...

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Hi Hamza, Thanks for the new video on automation. It's a great help. I have a Moonlight Focuser and a SBIG STF8300C camera which is plugged into the ST4 port on my Skywatcher EQ 6 mount. When I do the hardware setup for the focuser I have two options - "None" or "ASCOM". I know the focuser is ASCOM ...

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Interesting!

I also was wondering why my images showed a lot of noise and being a newbie couldn't understand why. I've gone to "Image Display" and into "Stellar Image Type" as suggested. What would reasonable settings be? Currently the numbers are 95 and 5.

Hank

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Hi Daniel,

By what method are you hooking your Power Switch to your computer?

Hank

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Hi Daniel, Thanks for the help. So far I've been able to connect to the Power Switch using a friend's computer which has a Ethernet cable and we've been able to do a basic setup including the name change and password including turning on all of the switches. The next challenge will be to access usin...

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I just received my Web Power Switch for my observatory. Digital Loggers website says that the Web Switch 7 is sold out, however Amazon had them listed. The one that I've received is the Web Power Switch Pro and I'm assuming that this is their new model. It has among other things WiFi support. I've t...

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O.K. I've managed to get into the Moonlight Focuser Driver Properties and have it set up as before with a maximum of 8000 steps etc. In Prism - the Focus panel: Current position is 1.002 abs.mm 242 Rel.inc. N/A Abs.enc. Min-max position 8000[33.120mm] Direction Positive Position 0 Motion/enc.step 4....

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When I go into Hardware Setup and Focuser#1, I choose ASCOM Focuser. Under Focuser type I choose Moonlite DRO Focuser driver. When I click on Properties it comes up blank and I can only choose Cancel. I have a SBIG SXL8300C camera which I know controls the focuser. Prior to using the above camera, I...

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Hi Folks, I've watched the auto focus video and perhaps the skies will clear tomorrow night and I can try it out. I'm confused regarding the graph which shows the focus point at the bottom. This point is the best focus. Now what happens? Is that point automatically adjusted into the focuser or do I ...

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Hi Hamza, Thanks for the quick reply. I've spent most of this afternoon messing around with my setup trying to figure out what had gone wrong and I think I finally have the answer. I just bypassed the hub and connected the mount directly into the powered USB cable and the mount immediately connected...

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Hi All, This is very frustrating as I actually got everything working at the same time a week ago and now something has changed. My camera (SBIG) connects without any problem. When I try to connect to the mount (Skywatcher) things start to go wrong. First, I click on "Observatory" and then "Establis...

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Hi Hamza,

When can we expect another tutorial on the individual steps in order to set up automation?

Hank

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Perfect! Now I know that I don't have to fully open the Pod.

Thanks, Hamza

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Hi Hamza, I've looked at several different remote switching possibilities and your recommendation appears to be the best - Digital-Loggers. Their website is loaded with different products and there's no mention of ASCOM on the site. Which product(s) would you recommend for an observatory and Prism, ...

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I'm operating from a SkyPod and although I can move it fully off, using it from the normal open position is much easier on my back.

Question: How much of the sky needs to be visible in order to do a plate solve?

Hank

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Thanks, Hamza. This is what I needed to know.

Hank

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Since Prism allows for remote operation, I'd like to be able to turn things like the mount, camera and other peripherals on and off using Prism. What type of switches or power bars does one use in order to automate some of these activities. I'm only twenty metres away from the observatory but rather...

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In case someone else runs into this situation, I'm posting a solution to my problem. In Prism I checked the box for drivers for SBIG cameras but was not able to connect to the camera. I didn't want to load the SBIG software package so I searched on line and found drivers for my camera and installed ...

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Just solved question #2.

Hank

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Hi Folks, I've just had this program for a week and I'm setting it up while I wait for the arrival of my SBIG 8300 CCD Colour camera. So far, so good! I've got my Moonlight Focuser, StarShot Guide camera and the Skywatcher EQ6 mount all responding to Prism Pro. I've been reading up on the SBIG camer...

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Upload Possible?

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Selecting For Paramount

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Dark Subtraction

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Focuser Question

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Web Power Switch

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Moonlight Focuser Problem

Auto Focus Magic!

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ASCOM and Prism Disagree!

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Visible Sky for Plate Solving

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Remote Control Switching

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