Originally presented at the Local Group of Deep Sky Observers quarterly meeting 04/20/2011.
Presentation on how to obtain Lunar (or Planetary) images, detailing equipment, software, process and procedures using your Telescope and an inexpensive Webcam. Enjoy!
A table shows the number of students with the correct answer on a pretest and posttest given by Junior Achievement in 2011 to five different classes of students. The table includes the number of students who answered correctly for each question on the tests, as well as the total number of correct answers across all students.
An Israeli hacker published details of over 200 Saudi credit cards online in retaliation for a hack of Israeli credit cards the previous week by a hacker claiming to be from Saudi Arabia. The Israeli hacker, known as OxOmer, threatened to publish more Saudi card details if Arab hackers released any more Israeli data. OxOmer is reported to be an Israeli soldier. In further cyber attacks, Israeli hackers brought down the websites of the Saudi and Abu Dhabi stock exchanges in response to attacks on Israeli exchange and airline websites. An Israeli hacker known as Hannibal then claimed to have access to over 100,000 Facebook logins belonging to Arabs but said he would not post them as the Arab hackers had stopped.
The document discusses bullying and its negative effects. It defines bullying as psychological, physical, or verbal abuse that is habitually inflicted by those with greater power upon their victims. Three main types of bullying are identified: emotional, verbal, and physical. Bullying most often occurs in schools, among adolescents, and is aimed at intimidating and psychologically harming the victim. Left unaddressed, bullying can increase the risk of suicide or prevent victims from feeling safe and comfortable at school. Teachers and parents must work to curb bullying by establishing clear rules against aggression and ensuring children who are bullied feel supported.
Astrophotography with a side of Raspberry PiRob Pettengill
Rob Pettengill gave a presentation on astrophotography using a Raspberry Pi. He discussed using low-cost computers like the Raspberry Pi and other single-board computers for applications in astronomy such as remote observing, telescope control, and camera control. He described building a system using a Raspberry Pi connected to a camera module to take astroimages. Key lessons included the importance of focus, aiming bright objects, and software for image acquisition, stacking, and processing. Future directions could include wireless connectivity and better support for cooled cameras.
Photometric Reduction Manual for Gaia Science AlertsUmut Burgaz
This document provides instructions for performing photometric reduction of image data from the Joan Oró Telescope (TJO) at the Observatori Astronòmic del Montsec (OAdM) using Python packages. It describes installing necessary software, selecting targets from Gaia Science Alerts, cleaning image data, applying astrometry with Astrometry.net, running source extraction with SExtractor, and uploading calibrated data to the Cambridge Photometry Calibration Server. The goal is to produce light curves of transient targets for Gaia follow-up observations within 24 hours of observation.
A prime focus planetary astrophotography camera is built using the Raspberry Pi camera module with wireless camera control and image display via a table or smartphone. A simple construction architecture allows the camera to be implemented with other processors and sensors with a reliable rigid connection to most telescopes. Presented at the 2015 Texas Star Party. High resolution example images are available from http://astronomy.robpettengill.org/
A table shows the number of students with the correct answer on a pretest and posttest given by Junior Achievement in 2011 to five different classes of students. The table includes the number of students who answered correctly for each question on the tests, as well as the total number of correct answers across all students.
An Israeli hacker published details of over 200 Saudi credit cards online in retaliation for a hack of Israeli credit cards the previous week by a hacker claiming to be from Saudi Arabia. The Israeli hacker, known as OxOmer, threatened to publish more Saudi card details if Arab hackers released any more Israeli data. OxOmer is reported to be an Israeli soldier. In further cyber attacks, Israeli hackers brought down the websites of the Saudi and Abu Dhabi stock exchanges in response to attacks on Israeli exchange and airline websites. An Israeli hacker known as Hannibal then claimed to have access to over 100,000 Facebook logins belonging to Arabs but said he would not post them as the Arab hackers had stopped.
The document discusses bullying and its negative effects. It defines bullying as psychological, physical, or verbal abuse that is habitually inflicted by those with greater power upon their victims. Three main types of bullying are identified: emotional, verbal, and physical. Bullying most often occurs in schools, among adolescents, and is aimed at intimidating and psychologically harming the victim. Left unaddressed, bullying can increase the risk of suicide or prevent victims from feeling safe and comfortable at school. Teachers and parents must work to curb bullying by establishing clear rules against aggression and ensuring children who are bullied feel supported.
Astrophotography with a side of Raspberry PiRob Pettengill
Rob Pettengill gave a presentation on astrophotography using a Raspberry Pi. He discussed using low-cost computers like the Raspberry Pi and other single-board computers for applications in astronomy such as remote observing, telescope control, and camera control. He described building a system using a Raspberry Pi connected to a camera module to take astroimages. Key lessons included the importance of focus, aiming bright objects, and software for image acquisition, stacking, and processing. Future directions could include wireless connectivity and better support for cooled cameras.
Photometric Reduction Manual for Gaia Science AlertsUmut Burgaz
This document provides instructions for performing photometric reduction of image data from the Joan Oró Telescope (TJO) at the Observatori Astronòmic del Montsec (OAdM) using Python packages. It describes installing necessary software, selecting targets from Gaia Science Alerts, cleaning image data, applying astrometry with Astrometry.net, running source extraction with SExtractor, and uploading calibrated data to the Cambridge Photometry Calibration Server. The goal is to produce light curves of transient targets for Gaia follow-up observations within 24 hours of observation.
A prime focus planetary astrophotography camera is built using the Raspberry Pi camera module with wireless camera control and image display via a table or smartphone. A simple construction architecture allows the camera to be implemented with other processors and sensors with a reliable rigid connection to most telescopes. Presented at the 2015 Texas Star Party. High resolution example images are available from http://astronomy.robpettengill.org/
The document discusses several key components of cameras:
- Viewfinders allow photographers to compose and focus images. Most cameras have separate viewfinders while SLR cameras use the main optical system.
- Lenses focus light and images. Complex lens designs with multiple elements are needed to correct optical aberrations. Interchangeable lenses allow different focal lengths and apertures.
- Image sensors detect light and convert it to digital signals that form images. Common types include CCD and CMOS chips in digital cameras.
CanSat2018 - Poster da equipa HorizonTeamacarneirinho
Poster da equipa HorizonTeam, da Escola Secundária Dom Manuel Martins, Setúbal, apresentado na Final Nacional Cansat 2018 que decorreu na Ilha de Santa Maria, nos Açores
FOSS4G korea 2017 발표자료
Himawari-8, VIIRS, MetopA/B, GOES, Sentinel, Aqua등의 기상위성(Weather satellite) 데이터를 처리하기 위한 Python 기반의 Pytroll pakages를 소개하고 활용법에 대해서 이야기 한다.
The document summarizes a student project to design and build a satellite to take panoramic photographs from a high-altitude balloon. The satellite will use four cameras placed inside an insulated foam shell to capture 360-degree images every 5.5 minutes as it rises and falls attached to the balloon. The goal is to assist NASA with atmospheric research and planetary landing site selection.
This document provides an overview of creating gigapixel imagery through stitching together hundreds of digital photographs. It discusses the hardware, software, and processes needed to capture high-resolution panoramic images and create interactive virtual tours. Key aspects covered include using robotic camera mounts to automatically capture images, choosing camera settings, stitching photos together using software, and customizing virtual tours with hotspots and embedded content. The end result is very large digital images and interactive online experiences that allow viewers to explore panoramic scenes in detail.
This document discusses monitoring at cloud scale. It begins with an introduction to DevOps and the idea that monitoring sucks. It then discusses challenges of monitoring in the cloud like scale and velocity. It advocates for using small, modular tools like Collectd, Logstash, Statsd, Graphite and Icinga that work together. Infrastructure should be automated and monitored through configuration management like Puppet to address challenges of reproducability and speed.
This document discusses using data logging and telemetry tools to optimize glider performance. It describes logging launch parameters like camber, elevator preset, and towhook position to measure altitude, airspeed, and towline tension over time. Analyzing these parameters helped identify ways to extract maximum energy in launches, such as reducing wing "ringing" by moving the towhook. Telemetry was also used in team training to provide real-time feedback on trim settings to find minimum sink rates. Overall, measuring and collecting data over time through logging and telemetry allows performance to be compared, understood, and improved.
Fireworks photography involves long exposure photography to capture fireworks displays at night. Long exposures require keeping the camera very still on a tripod, as any movement will cause blurring. Estimating the exposure time to capture the exact moment a firework bursts can be achieved using bulb mode. Multiple exposures can also be used to combine images of fireworks taken at different exposure times into a single image.
Camera Lens Hood Nikon: Unleash the Power of Your Photographyronychey
A Nikon camera lens hood prevents unwanted light from entering the lens, reducing glare and improving image quality. Camera lens hoods are essential accessories for photographers.
In photography, the quality of the lens plays a crucial role in capturing stunning images. Nikon, a renowned name in the industry, provides camera lens hoods that serve as essential accessories for photographers. A camera lens hood is a device that attaches to the front of the lens and helps prevent unwanted light from entering, thereby reducing glare and improving image quality.
By blocking stray light, these hoods minimize lens flare and other unwanted artifacts, allowing photographers to capture clear and vibrant images. Whether you are shooting in bright sunlight or in environments with strong light sources, a Nikon camera lens hood is a valuable tool that helps you achieve optimal results. It is an investment that enhances the quality of your photographs and ensures that you can capture memorable moments with precision and clarity.
The PLOTS spectroscope is a cheap ($10) device that boasts good resolution, is easy to buld and has applications in a number of areas. This slide show was put together for a workshop at the South Australian Science Teachers annual conference 2013. It details how to build the spectroscope, install the software and outlines many uses for it in education. It provides links to the main PLOTS site, where a non-profit version of the scope is being sold and the software developed.
This document describes a mobile remote surveillance tower project that uses object detection on video frames from a camera mounted on the tower to detect humans and vehicles. The tower is mobile and can be controlled via Bluetooth to position it in high terrain areas. A Raspberry Pi performs object detection using a TensorFlow model and OpenCV to draw boxes around detected objects and count them. When an object is detected an alarm is triggered. The rover base of the tower can move in different directions according to key presses for surveillance of an area.
How to build a TraP: An image-plane transient-discovery toolTim Staley
There are three main points summarized:
1. There are many interesting slow radio transients that could be detected through imaging surveys like accretion flares, orphan gamma-ray bursts, and flare stars.
2. Radio surveys are increasing in sensitivity and field of view by orders of magnitude with instruments like LOFAR, enabling the detection of more rare transient events.
3. TraP is a transient detection pipeline that works by extracting sources from radio images, matching to known sources, identifying new bright sources, analyzing light curves, and making the results accessible through a user-friendly web interface.
IRJET- Responsive Earth Observation & Space Museum ApplicationIRJET Journal
This document describes a project to develop a responsive Earth observation and space museum application using virtual reality and augmented reality. The application will have two modules: an Earth observation module containing images, videos, animated videos and an AR 3D model of Earth; and a space museum module containing similar content about space museums. CSS will be used to control the style and UI, and 360 degree video will allow panoramic views. The application aims to provide an educational and interactive experience to teach users about Earth and space museums. Future enhancements could improve user experience and update features as technology advances.
The document summarizes the history and operation of PROMPT, a telescope array for rapid follow-up of gamma-ray bursts (GRBs). It began in 2005 with six telescopes that simultaneously observe in multiple optical and near-infrared bands. PROMPT dedicates ~5% of time to GRB follow-up and shares the remaining time among collaborators and outreach. The document describes the current hardware of the telescopes and the Skynet/Terminator software that automates control of the array over a network.
Project Hammerhead - A 360° VR Visual Field Enhancement SystemYuval Shubert
In this project we would like to examine the possibility of extending the human field of view to 360 degree by using VR system. (Oculus Rift and Google Cardboard).
First of all, we have made a research on Human Binocular Vision & Computer Graphics.
Then we have developed an algorithm for creating a Stereoscopic Cylindrical 360° Panorama for each eye based on @Paul Bourke articles (http://paulbourke.net).
Finally, we have developed two systems:
1. Adaptive Learning Environment for Oculus-Rift written in C++ using OpenGL library.
- Implement multiple display methods for Stereoscopic 360 Panoramas:
• Uniform and non-uniform sampling.
• Split screen for normal view and extended FOV.
- Using Monocular and Binocular cues, in order to achieve depth perception:
• Comparing elements size.
• Straight line and cyclic movements to improve user orientation.
• An interactive game for training user skills in extended FOV.
2. Unity 3D Games plugin - Plug-n-Play plugin which allow to extend the field of view for any unity3D google Cardboard application. (user is able to control the FOV using the device magnetic sensor)
Introduction to humanoid robot iCub, YARP and simulatorMartin Peniak
This is a very basic introduction to humanoid robotic platform iCub, YARP (Yet Another Robotic Platform) - software that is used to facilitate communication with the robot and also iCub simulator that is a tool that we use first to develop our system before we deploy it on the real physical robot.
1) The document outlines the basic audiovisual production process which includes three main steps: recording, capture and post-production, and export and display.
2) It then provides details on the recording process including camera angles, heights, movements, shots, and composition.
3) The second step of capture and post-production is summarized as involving editing software to import, arrange, and export video and audio files.
The document discusses using drones equipped with thermal and visible light cameras called mT-Panoptes to conduct inspections of solar farms. Some key points:
- mT-Panoptes can detect overheated panels and components using thermal imaging to find issues not visible to the naked eye.
- It uses both thermal and visible light cameras simultaneously to cross-reference findings and clarify observations.
- On-board software automatically geotags readings and generates a report mapping any anomalies detected, saving significant time over manual post-processing.
Accurate manual Polar Alignment for Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer and iOptron Skyguider Pro for both Northern and Southern Hemisphere.
With this step by step guide you will achieve accurate polar alignment within 2' ArcMin.
Covey says most people look for quick fixes. They see a big success and want to know how he did it, believing (and hoping) they can do the same following a quick bullet list.
But real change, the author says, comes not from the outside in, but from the inside out. And the most fundamental way of changing yourself is through a paradigm shift.
That paradigm shift is a new way of looking at the world. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People presents an approach to effectiveness based on character and principles.
The first three habits indeed deal with yourself because it all starts with you. The first three habits move you from dependence from the world to the independence of making your own world.
Habits 4, 5 and 6 are about people and relationships. The will move you from independence to interdependence. Such, cooperating to achieve more than you could have by yourself.
The last habit, habit number 7, focuses on continuous growth and improvement.
The document discusses several key components of cameras:
- Viewfinders allow photographers to compose and focus images. Most cameras have separate viewfinders while SLR cameras use the main optical system.
- Lenses focus light and images. Complex lens designs with multiple elements are needed to correct optical aberrations. Interchangeable lenses allow different focal lengths and apertures.
- Image sensors detect light and convert it to digital signals that form images. Common types include CCD and CMOS chips in digital cameras.
CanSat2018 - Poster da equipa HorizonTeamacarneirinho
Poster da equipa HorizonTeam, da Escola Secundária Dom Manuel Martins, Setúbal, apresentado na Final Nacional Cansat 2018 que decorreu na Ilha de Santa Maria, nos Açores
FOSS4G korea 2017 발표자료
Himawari-8, VIIRS, MetopA/B, GOES, Sentinel, Aqua등의 기상위성(Weather satellite) 데이터를 처리하기 위한 Python 기반의 Pytroll pakages를 소개하고 활용법에 대해서 이야기 한다.
The document summarizes a student project to design and build a satellite to take panoramic photographs from a high-altitude balloon. The satellite will use four cameras placed inside an insulated foam shell to capture 360-degree images every 5.5 minutes as it rises and falls attached to the balloon. The goal is to assist NASA with atmospheric research and planetary landing site selection.
This document provides an overview of creating gigapixel imagery through stitching together hundreds of digital photographs. It discusses the hardware, software, and processes needed to capture high-resolution panoramic images and create interactive virtual tours. Key aspects covered include using robotic camera mounts to automatically capture images, choosing camera settings, stitching photos together using software, and customizing virtual tours with hotspots and embedded content. The end result is very large digital images and interactive online experiences that allow viewers to explore panoramic scenes in detail.
This document discusses monitoring at cloud scale. It begins with an introduction to DevOps and the idea that monitoring sucks. It then discusses challenges of monitoring in the cloud like scale and velocity. It advocates for using small, modular tools like Collectd, Logstash, Statsd, Graphite and Icinga that work together. Infrastructure should be automated and monitored through configuration management like Puppet to address challenges of reproducability and speed.
This document discusses using data logging and telemetry tools to optimize glider performance. It describes logging launch parameters like camber, elevator preset, and towhook position to measure altitude, airspeed, and towline tension over time. Analyzing these parameters helped identify ways to extract maximum energy in launches, such as reducing wing "ringing" by moving the towhook. Telemetry was also used in team training to provide real-time feedback on trim settings to find minimum sink rates. Overall, measuring and collecting data over time through logging and telemetry allows performance to be compared, understood, and improved.
Fireworks photography involves long exposure photography to capture fireworks displays at night. Long exposures require keeping the camera very still on a tripod, as any movement will cause blurring. Estimating the exposure time to capture the exact moment a firework bursts can be achieved using bulb mode. Multiple exposures can also be used to combine images of fireworks taken at different exposure times into a single image.
Camera Lens Hood Nikon: Unleash the Power of Your Photographyronychey
A Nikon camera lens hood prevents unwanted light from entering the lens, reducing glare and improving image quality. Camera lens hoods are essential accessories for photographers.
In photography, the quality of the lens plays a crucial role in capturing stunning images. Nikon, a renowned name in the industry, provides camera lens hoods that serve as essential accessories for photographers. A camera lens hood is a device that attaches to the front of the lens and helps prevent unwanted light from entering, thereby reducing glare and improving image quality.
By blocking stray light, these hoods minimize lens flare and other unwanted artifacts, allowing photographers to capture clear and vibrant images. Whether you are shooting in bright sunlight or in environments with strong light sources, a Nikon camera lens hood is a valuable tool that helps you achieve optimal results. It is an investment that enhances the quality of your photographs and ensures that you can capture memorable moments with precision and clarity.
The PLOTS spectroscope is a cheap ($10) device that boasts good resolution, is easy to buld and has applications in a number of areas. This slide show was put together for a workshop at the South Australian Science Teachers annual conference 2013. It details how to build the spectroscope, install the software and outlines many uses for it in education. It provides links to the main PLOTS site, where a non-profit version of the scope is being sold and the software developed.
This document describes a mobile remote surveillance tower project that uses object detection on video frames from a camera mounted on the tower to detect humans and vehicles. The tower is mobile and can be controlled via Bluetooth to position it in high terrain areas. A Raspberry Pi performs object detection using a TensorFlow model and OpenCV to draw boxes around detected objects and count them. When an object is detected an alarm is triggered. The rover base of the tower can move in different directions according to key presses for surveillance of an area.
How to build a TraP: An image-plane transient-discovery toolTim Staley
There are three main points summarized:
1. There are many interesting slow radio transients that could be detected through imaging surveys like accretion flares, orphan gamma-ray bursts, and flare stars.
2. Radio surveys are increasing in sensitivity and field of view by orders of magnitude with instruments like LOFAR, enabling the detection of more rare transient events.
3. TraP is a transient detection pipeline that works by extracting sources from radio images, matching to known sources, identifying new bright sources, analyzing light curves, and making the results accessible through a user-friendly web interface.
IRJET- Responsive Earth Observation & Space Museum ApplicationIRJET Journal
This document describes a project to develop a responsive Earth observation and space museum application using virtual reality and augmented reality. The application will have two modules: an Earth observation module containing images, videos, animated videos and an AR 3D model of Earth; and a space museum module containing similar content about space museums. CSS will be used to control the style and UI, and 360 degree video will allow panoramic views. The application aims to provide an educational and interactive experience to teach users about Earth and space museums. Future enhancements could improve user experience and update features as technology advances.
The document summarizes the history and operation of PROMPT, a telescope array for rapid follow-up of gamma-ray bursts (GRBs). It began in 2005 with six telescopes that simultaneously observe in multiple optical and near-infrared bands. PROMPT dedicates ~5% of time to GRB follow-up and shares the remaining time among collaborators and outreach. The document describes the current hardware of the telescopes and the Skynet/Terminator software that automates control of the array over a network.
Project Hammerhead - A 360° VR Visual Field Enhancement SystemYuval Shubert
In this project we would like to examine the possibility of extending the human field of view to 360 degree by using VR system. (Oculus Rift and Google Cardboard).
First of all, we have made a research on Human Binocular Vision & Computer Graphics.
Then we have developed an algorithm for creating a Stereoscopic Cylindrical 360° Panorama for each eye based on @Paul Bourke articles (http://paulbourke.net).
Finally, we have developed two systems:
1. Adaptive Learning Environment for Oculus-Rift written in C++ using OpenGL library.
- Implement multiple display methods for Stereoscopic 360 Panoramas:
• Uniform and non-uniform sampling.
• Split screen for normal view and extended FOV.
- Using Monocular and Binocular cues, in order to achieve depth perception:
• Comparing elements size.
• Straight line and cyclic movements to improve user orientation.
• An interactive game for training user skills in extended FOV.
2. Unity 3D Games plugin - Plug-n-Play plugin which allow to extend the field of view for any unity3D google Cardboard application. (user is able to control the FOV using the device magnetic sensor)
Introduction to humanoid robot iCub, YARP and simulatorMartin Peniak
This is a very basic introduction to humanoid robotic platform iCub, YARP (Yet Another Robotic Platform) - software that is used to facilitate communication with the robot and also iCub simulator that is a tool that we use first to develop our system before we deploy it on the real physical robot.
1) The document outlines the basic audiovisual production process which includes three main steps: recording, capture and post-production, and export and display.
2) It then provides details on the recording process including camera angles, heights, movements, shots, and composition.
3) The second step of capture and post-production is summarized as involving editing software to import, arrange, and export video and audio files.
The document discusses using drones equipped with thermal and visible light cameras called mT-Panoptes to conduct inspections of solar farms. Some key points:
- mT-Panoptes can detect overheated panels and components using thermal imaging to find issues not visible to the naked eye.
- It uses both thermal and visible light cameras simultaneously to cross-reference findings and clarify observations.
- On-board software automatically geotags readings and generates a report mapping any anomalies detected, saving significant time over manual post-processing.
Accurate manual Polar Alignment for Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer and iOptron Skyguider Pro for both Northern and Southern Hemisphere.
With this step by step guide you will achieve accurate polar alignment within 2' ArcMin.
Covey says most people look for quick fixes. They see a big success and want to know how he did it, believing (and hoping) they can do the same following a quick bullet list.
But real change, the author says, comes not from the outside in, but from the inside out. And the most fundamental way of changing yourself is through a paradigm shift.
That paradigm shift is a new way of looking at the world. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People presents an approach to effectiveness based on character and principles.
The first three habits indeed deal with yourself because it all starts with you. The first three habits move you from dependence from the world to the independence of making your own world.
Habits 4, 5 and 6 are about people and relationships. The will move you from independence to interdependence. Such, cooperating to achieve more than you could have by yourself.
The last habit, habit number 7, focuses on continuous growth and improvement.
Aggression - Applied Social Psychology - Psychology SuperNotesPsychoTech Services
A proprietary approach developed by bringing together the best of learning theories from Psychology, design principles from the world of visualization, and pedagogical methods from over a decade of training experience, that enables you to: Learn better, faster!
This presentation delves into the core principles of personality development as taught by Tim Han. Understand the importance of self-awareness, goal setting, and maintaining a positive attitude. Gain valuable tips on improving communication skills and developing emotional intelligence. Tim Han’s practical advice and holistic approach will help you embark on a transformative journey towards becoming your best self.
Stealth attraction for mens gets her with your wordsichettrisagar95
My article gives a set of techniques used by men to subtly and effectively attract women without overtly displaying their intentions. It involves using non-verbal cues, body language, and subtle psychological tactics to create intrigue and build attraction. The goal is to appear confident, mysterious, and charismatic while maintaining an air of mystery that piques the interest of the person you are trying to attract. This approach emphasizes subtlety and finesse in communication and interaction to create a powerful and lasting impression.
Understanding of Self - Applied Social Psychology - Psychology SuperNotesPsychoTech Services
A proprietary approach developed by bringing together the best of learning theories from Psychology, design principles from the world of visualization, and pedagogical methods from over a decade of training experience, that enables you to: Learn better, faster!
ProSocial Behaviour - Applied Social Psychology - Psychology SuperNotesPsychoTech Services
A proprietary approach developed by bringing together the best of learning theories from Psychology, design principles from the world of visualization, and pedagogical methods from over a decade of training experience, that enables you to: Learn better, faster!
6. Telescope Just about any Telescope will do Would be nice to have tracking motors to keep your target centered but, hand tracking will do Whistlestop Observatory - Chip Frappier
7. Laptop Computer A Laptop is needed to power the Webcam and provide storage for the images the Webcam captures Any old Laptop should suffice, so long as it has ample storage and usually a USB port for the Webcam A Means of powering the laptop in the field Whistlestop Observatory - Chip Frappier
10. Description Philips SPC900NC USB Connection Notice that the lens and lens bezel have been removed Whistlestop Observatory - Chip Frappier
11. IR Filter An IR (Infrared) cutoff filter is needed to prevent “star bloat” or image bleed in the pixels of the webcam. Especially needed for refractors because they focus infrared and visible light at different points Webcams are very sensitive to UV/IR light Whistlestop Observatory - Chip Frappier
12. UV/IR Cut Filter Baader UV/IR Cut Filter Standard 1-1/4 “ screw in filter Used to prevent star bloating and image bleed between pixels Whistlestop Observatory - Chip Frappier
13. Telescope Adapter An adapter to attach a Webcam to a Telescope Usually a thread in/on adapter that basically turns the Webcam into an eyepiece Old film canisters Moog adapters Whistlestop Observatory - Chip Frappier
14. Telescope Adapter Moog adapter Special threads to screw into Webcam Other end is threaded for Filters Outer barrel is standard 1-1/4” to fit in telescope like an eyepiece Whistlestop Observatory - Chip Frappier
15. Additional Filters; Not necessary but, can assist in bringing out details in features on the Moon, Planets Whistlestop Observatory - Chip Frappier
18. Software K3CCDTools V1 is free Used for image capture And camera control http://www.pk3.org/Astro/index.htm?k3ccdtools.htm Whistlestop Observatory - Chip Frappier
19. Software WcCtrl Free Camera control http://www.burri-web.org/bm98/soft/wcctrl/index.htm Whistlestop Observatory - Chip Frappier
20. Software Craterlet Free Image capture Minimal camera control http://www.stark-labs.com/craterlet.html Whistlestop Observatory - Chip Frappier
21. Software IC Capture Comes with Camera Camera control for Imaging Source cameras http://www.theimagingsource.com/en_US/products/software/enduser/iccapturetis/ Whistlestop Observatory - Chip Frappier
23. Software Virtual Moon Atlas Free Electronic encyclopedia of the Moon Used to find targets on the Moon and find what you are looking for on the Moon http://www.ap-i.net/avl/en/start Whistlestop Observatory - Chip Frappier
24. Software VirtualDub Free Video manipulation software Used to convert video file formats .bmp to .avi .mpeg to .avi Etc. Some Webcams produce videos in different formats. What we need is an AVI format file. This program converts other formats to AVI http://www.virtualdub.org/ Whistlestop Observatory - Chip Frappier
25. Software Not Really but, included here as an observing list A Target List Sky & Telescopes “The Lunar 100” A listing of 100 objects on the Moon arranged in an order from the easiest to the hardest to observe. http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/objects/moon/3308811.html?page=1&c=y Whistlestop Observatory - Chip Frappier
26. How to do it! Whistlestop Observatory - Chip Frappier We’ve gathered our Equipment and all our Software
27. The Process Hang on tight cause here we go Whistlestop Observatory - Chip Frappier
28. Whistlestop Observatory - Chip Frappier Set up telescope Do alignment Focus on the Moon Pick a Target along or near the Terminator Insert Webcam, Start Software Refocus on target Capture images Process captured images
29. Pick Target Along or near Terminator Whistlestop Observatory - Chip Frappier
30. Actual Image through Software allows you to adjust Focus Whistlestop Observatory - Chip Frappier Archimedes:
32. Whistlestop Observatory - Chip Frappier Previous capture lasted for only 120 seconds Captured as an AVI file by Iccapture through a Imaging Source DMK21AF04-AS camera At a frame rate of 60fps That’s 3600 individual pictures that were taken Out of those 3600, 100-200 will be clear enough to use At this point we are done with our imaging or We can image other features on the moon or proceed on to the processing of our captured files
33. Whistlestop Observatory - Chip Frappier Okay, we can now put the Telescope and other equipment away and move inside where it is warm and we have plenty of light
34. Image Processing We will use our software named Registax for the processing of our AVI image file Whistlestop Observatory - Chip Frappier
35. Start Registax and load your image file Whistlestop Observatory - Chip Frappier
36. Pick Your AVI File Whistlestop Observatory - Chip Frappier
37. Selected AVI to be Processed Whistlestop Observatory - Chip Frappier
45. What to do with all your new Lunar Images! Join the Webcam Moon Imagers Yahoo Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Webcam_Moon_Imagers/ Help with imaging the Moon Help with Techniques Help with Equipment, Software Monthly Challenge Targets Just More Fun Whistlestop Observatory - Chip Frappier
46. Remember! These same procedures can be used to image the Planets! Whistlestop Observatory - Chip Frappier
Powering laptop: for extended imaging runs, some type of inverter and 12v supply will be needed. Most laptops, when fully charged will last for at least 2 hours. Most imaging runs only last a few minutes but, when you find out how much fun this can be, that 2 hours will be gone fast, so plan accordingly
I overhear Dennis Plews mention that he just bought ToUcam for $40 – ebay?
Purchased at Wal-Mart 4 years ago $75
Plastic bezel just unsnapped and off it came. Lens just unscrewed.
Adirondack Astronomy - $55
Color Filters are one of the most popular on every one's astronomy list. They serve both photographic and visual purposes and can often be combined "stacked" with other filters to produce higher results. While several pages could be dedicated to color filter uses, let's take just a moment to look at some high "lights"! Light yellow is often used for revealing planetary and lunar details as well as improving comets. Yellow-Green is primarily used for lunar and planetary details. Medium yellow is superb for bright planet and cometary details, while the darker yellow will also assist in daytime planet viewing. Orange enhances planetary details and works well with solar filters. Light red helps with lunar and planetary details, as well as daytime planet viewing. Red is a must for planetary and lunar details and also improves black and white photography. Deep blue serves towards some lunar and planetary details and improves bright comet tails. Violet is a must for observing Venus phases and details - as well as some other planetary details. Light green enhances lunar features and improves some planetary details. Green performs excellently on the Moon, Venus and helps with some other bright planetary details. Medium Blue is a filter necessity for lunar details, cometary details, and planetary details. Light blue can also be used to help reduced fringing. All Color Filters have a wratten number which also helps the photographer as well!
This program can save your bacon by saving your video in the AVI format
Notice “Dust Mote” in crater, kicked tripod leg and sloppy hand controller operation during playback!
File had to be broken down into 3 segments of 1000 frames and 1 segment of 600 frames. For this presentation we will be using the third segment of 1000 frames. This was a limitation of the version of Registax I was using. Newer versions of Registax don’t have this limitation!
Or don’t put it away and you can go back and take additional images or do observing.
We will be using Version 4 of Registax. Current version is V5 but, V6 is currently in Beta.Press the Select button/tab to choose your captured AVI file for processing.
Standard Windows file selector box
This is frame 1 of 1000. It shows that our AVI has been loaded and Registax is awaiting our commands
Step 1 Moved to a frame that is fairly in focus. Step 2 Chose multipoint. Step 3 selected alignment box size and selected features to align to. Step 4 Pressed the Align button. When Registax is finished, Pressed Limit Button
Now it’s time to press Optimize & Stack. This will take and optimize our frames and then stack them into one image
Registax is on it’s own, stacking our images.
Here is our final stacked and optimized image, We will now use the Wavelets sliders to highlight, add contrast and sharpen the image
Step 1 uses the most finite adjustments step 2-4 (6) use progressively larger adjustments. Go easy as you move through these.
Due to artifacts introduced by processing, we will want to crop the image to get rid of some of the artifacts. Step 1 tell Registax that you want to crop. Step 2 draw your crop box around image that you want. Step 3 Save the image
Here’s our final image saved as a JPG file that we can add to a photo album, webpage, whatever!