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Saturday 7th January 2023
Tuesday 3rd January 2023
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This is an article I found of a recent comparison of two very high-end Mounts I found interesting, so I'm bringing it to the attention of anyone interested. I can confirm what's said about the AP forums. Also, the ... more
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General
Saturday 3rd December 2022
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The new PixInsight SPCC process is well worth looking into. It uses the latest Gaia satellite data from ESA to calibrate the colour in your RGB images. Gaia was launched in December 2013 and SPCC uses the 3rd release of data made available in June 2022. Check ... more
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Astrophotography
Monday 14th November 2022
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Check out this YouTube video explaining the vital weather patterns around Australia. It also mentioned a study based on real data that asked new questions that may enable scientists to improve weather modelling. The current modelling suggests better weather for Astronomy early in the new year, but the modelling may not be accurate ... more
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General
Friday 11th November 2022
Sunday 23rd October 2022
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UPDATE 7/12/2022: This script is now at version 0.61 You can find it with Dean's comments on the PixInsight Forum at https://pixinsight.com/forum/index.php?threads/combineimages-script-v0-6-redeveloped-to-improve-functionality-and-support-for-jwst-images.19463/#post-119808 ... more
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Astrophotography
Thursday 20th October 2022
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Is anyone processing JWST images, particularly with our ongoing poor weather preventing decent imaging? NASA has released a new JWST image on the centre of M16 Eagle Nebula, comparing a small area to a famous HST image. Read about it (and also watch the embedded video within the page) at https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2022/nasa-s-webb-takes-star-filled-portrait-of-pillars-of-creation I've ... more
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Astrophotography
Wednesday 28th September 2022
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Note that NSAS has various chat groups available to members. Chat groups provide an opportunity to ask questions or chat on various topics of interest. We currently host the following chat groups. "General Discussion" - For chats on any topic not covered by other chat groups. "Astro Tonight" ... more
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General
Wednesday 28th September 2022
Monday 22nd August 2022
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Please note that the MemberJungle support people have told us that the current version of the app is not supported on Android 13. We are releasing a new version soon that will support that version of Android. Note that Android is the operating system used on mobile phones that are NOT APPLE. I understand that currently, only the Google ... more
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General
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