Author Topic: How do I select Dark Frames for DSLR PreProcessing  (Read 2371 times)

Offline STEVE333

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How do I select Dark Frames for DSLR PreProcessing
« on: 2016 April 06 12:29:20 »
My DSLR camera temperature typically varies by 10 F or more during a nights imaging session.  I have a library of Darks which works well for DSS. 

My Question:  How do I know what temperature Darks to include when using the PI BatchPreprocessing script?
Telescopes:  WO Star71 ii, ES ED102 CF
Camera:  Canon T3 (modified)
Filters:  IDAS LPS-D1, Triad Tri-Band, STC Duo-Narrowband
Mount:  CEM40 EC
Software:  BYEOS, PHD2, PixInsight

http://www.SteveKing.Pictures/

Offline Enzo De Bernardini

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Re: How do I select Dark Frames for DSLR PreProcessing
« Reply #1 on: 2016 April 06 19:48:54 »
Hi Steve,

I think you should not worry too much about the temperature, PixInsight do the math to calibrate the lights optimally with your dark.

Greetings,

Enzo.

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Re: How do I select Dark Frames for DSLR PreProcessing
« Reply #2 on: 2016 April 06 20:56:51 »
Thanks Enzo, I'll give it a try.
Telescopes:  WO Star71 ii, ES ED102 CF
Camera:  Canon T3 (modified)
Filters:  IDAS LPS-D1, Triad Tri-Band, STC Duo-Narrowband
Mount:  CEM40 EC
Software:  BYEOS, PHD2, PixInsight

http://www.SteveKing.Pictures/