About Dithering with PHD2 [Deep Sky] Acquisition techniques · astropical · ... · 6 · 226 · 0

astropical
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Hello,

Actually, I should figure it by running tests myself but we are outclouded since weeks.

Scenario: 
DSO imaging with a DSLR
Autoguiding with PHD2
No DSLR control software used

Question:
Would it be wise to disengage dithering in PHD2?

Reason:
As PHD2 is not connected with the DSLR, it can't know when an exposure is complete. Dithering during an exposure does not make any sense.

Thanks a lot!
Robert
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JesusMagdalena 0.00
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It is indifferent, PHD is not capable of dither by itself, it needs software that orders it to do it.
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astropical
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Jesus Magdalena:
It is indifferent, PHD is not capable of dither by itself, it needs software that orders it to do it.


Thanks a lot, Jesus,
...meaning that even when Dithering is enabled in PHD2 it won't dither?
Cheers
Robert
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ODRedwine 1.51
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If you are using PHD to autoguide, why not just install APT and use that to control the DSLR and the dithering.
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astropical
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David Redwine:
If you are using PHD to autoguide, why not just install APT and use that to control the DSLR and the dithering.


Makes sense. PHD2 needs to talk to a camera controller. I doubt my old mount is compatible with APT, but will check it out.
Thanks,
Robert
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Vittorio 3.82
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Hi,
I use SGP but you can try with this software http://digicamcontrol.com/
It has a special scripting to comunicate with PHD
Vittorio
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astropical
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Vittorio:
Hi,I use SGP but you can try with this software http://digicamcontrol.com/
It has a special scripting to comunicate with PHD
Vittorio


Hi Vittorio,
SGP is for professionals only :-)
Wow, I wasn't aware DigicamControl communicates with PHD2. And no need for a cable with WiFi connection.
Bingo! Thank you so much!!!
Robert
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