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by James Foster
Wed Dec 30, 2020 1:38 am
Forum: Spectroscopes and Softwares
Topic: eShel + IMX455 Sony
Replies: 35
Views: 22872

Re: eShel + IMX455 Sony

I wonder if I should wait and order this "Atik" camera with the IMX455 Sony Cmos for my eShel:
https://www.atik-cameras.com/product/apx60/

Availability from OPT says Feb2021:
https://optcorp.com/collections/cmos-ca ... 455-camera

James
by James Foster
Fri Dec 25, 2020 3:03 pm
Forum: Novae
Topic: TCP J04291884+4354232 possible nova mag 10.2
Replies: 146
Views: 85469

Re: TCP J04291884+4354232 possible nova mag 10.2

Better late then never.....I've been taking Alpy600, LISA-IR, and LhiresIII data in Ha, Hb, & CaK. First here is a stitched Alpy600+LISA-IR spectrum (Taken on the 4&5Dec20...I have more but wanted to do this pair first): http://astroimage.info/spectra/Nova%20Per%202020Vis&Ir.png NOTE: Al...
by James Foster
Thu Dec 03, 2020 8:23 pm
Forum: Spectroscopes and Softwares
Topic: A modification for improve eShel spectrograph
Replies: 113
Views: 114243

Re: A modification for improve eShel spectrograph

To: James,

Here is the source for fiber optics Christian describes(THOR Labs):
https://www.thorlabs.com/navigation.cfm?guide_id=26

I got my Canon relatively cheap ($650) used on astromart; see:
http://www.astromart.com (Down at the moment)

James
by James Foster
Thu Oct 29, 2020 1:37 pm
Forum: Spectroscopes and Softwares
Topic: eShel + IMX455 Sony
Replies: 35
Views: 22872

Re: eShel + IMX455 Sony

RE:"Une mise à jour assez complète de ma page sur l'optimisation de eShel : http://www.astrosurf.com/buil/asi6200mm/ (but still in French for the moment, really sorry)." I had Microsoft Edge make a English translation and output to .PDF for us "French" challenged eShel fans! http...
by James Foster
Wed Oct 21, 2020 2:26 am
Forum: Spectroscopes and Softwares
Topic: eShel + IMX455 Sony
Replies: 35
Views: 22872

Re: eShel + IMX455 Sony

Yes its the part above the eShel rotational adjustment ring(red outline).......I think Francois has this part it in stock.....got it from Fr to Us in about 8 days!

James
by James Foster
Tue Oct 20, 2020 12:34 pm
Forum: Spectroscopes and Softwares
Topic: eShel + IMX455 Sony
Replies: 35
Views: 22872

Re: eShel + IMX455 Sony

To: Bernard, Here is the adapter (red outline) Francois provided for my eShel-to-Canon 135mm: http://astroimage.info/spectra/eShel_Ext.jpg Note the eShel was in the "wine-cellar" (small liquor refrigerator) kept at 50 deg F while taking this picture. Also note that this adapter has 3 small...
by James Foster
Mon Oct 19, 2020 9:41 am
Forum: Spectroscopes and Softwares
Topic: eShel + IMX455 Sony
Replies: 35
Views: 22872

Re: eShel + IMX455 Sony

RE:"Christian, As I am considering purchasing a Canon 135mm f/2 L lens I will need to 3D print an adapter to the eShel. Do you have an STL file for this? " Bernard, Shelyak provides an adapter between the eShel and Canon 135 F/2 lens...I just got mine last month! Now all I need is this $4K...
by James Foster
Fri Oct 16, 2020 1:51 pm
Forum: Software ISIS
Topic: eShel settings for adjusting dispersion
Replies: 0
Views: 2634

eShel settings for adjusting dispersion

I'm on my 40th try to get the orientation and dispersion correct on my eShel2, but thought the experts here can get me a faster answer. Here is where I'm at now: http://astroimage.info/spectra/eShelROTissue15Oct20.jpg I've successfully completed the "Camera Rotation test", but can't procee...
by James Foster
Tue Oct 06, 2020 11:53 am
Forum: Software ISIS
Topic: eShel problem with V6.0.0
Replies: 4
Views: 3574

Re: eShel problem with V6.0.0

Nice discussion on the eShel! I'm still trying to figure out my DEF_ORDER. LST file. One confusing thing I notice is when Isis displays the 2d .fits image, it displays it with a vertical mirror image; I noticed this with Alpy and LISA processing previously. Hopefully I'll be able to process my 1st e...
by James Foster
Tue Sep 15, 2020 9:28 am
Forum: Software ISIS
Topic: ISIS configuration
Replies: 2
Views: 2639

Re: ISIS configuration

Isis can be tricky. I'm only on V5.9.3, but will migrate to V6 when my eShel2 is complete. What I find helpful it to make a small notepad file with all the various configs and locations I use for my LhiresIII, Alpy600, & LISA-IR observations, like this: __________________________________________...