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by SteveCuthbert
Thu Oct 22, 2015 10:44 pm
Forum: Spectra, results, information on activity ...
Topic: UV Auriga last night!
Replies: 2
Views: 2558

Re: UV Auriga last night!

Excellent thanks for the link Jean-Pierre :D. Seems quite a good match with observer JMO`s shot from 02/10/15
uvAurtwoobserversplot.png
I didn`t know about the A.R.A.S. spectral database looks very useful.
Steve
by SteveCuthbert
Thu Oct 22, 2015 4:18 pm
Forum: Spectroscopes and Softwares
Topic: Help with Alpy Calibration
Replies: 26
Views: 26699

Re: Help with Alpy Calibration

Hi Paul I don`t have the Alpy calibration module and have never had any calibration issues with Isis just using one of those Relco bulbs at the end of my refractor. I did wonder if I would gain anything by having it at the ccd end although I have read an article describing using a tilt mirror setup ...
by SteveCuthbert
Wed Oct 21, 2015 11:08 pm
Forum: Spectroscopes and Softwares
Topic: Help with Alpy Calibration
Replies: 26
Views: 26699

Re: Help with Alpy Calibration

Hi Paul/Keith
If its still of any interest this is a 120sec shot of a Relco starter bulb positioned at the objective end of my 120mm apo refractor. Isis seems to be fine using it for calibration.
calib120.png
uncalibrated
Relco bulb.png
regards
Steve
by SteveCuthbert
Tue Oct 20, 2015 6:59 pm
Forum: Spectra, results, information on activity ...
Topic: UV Auriga last night!
Replies: 2
Views: 2558

UV Auriga last night!

Hi guys. I tried a few shots of the Symbiotic star UV Auriga (HD34842) last night but can`t seem to find any spectra of this star to compare it with. I noticed it had very clear Hα and NaI lines and at first I was'nt sure it was the right star!. Simbad describes it as a C8 type spectrum uvAur.png Co...
by SteveCuthbert
Sat Sep 26, 2015 11:11 pm
Forum: Spectra, results, information on activity ...
Topic: P Cyg ag Peg comparison!
Replies: 2
Views: 2899

Re: P Cyg ag Peg comparison!

I think it might be HeII ! :roll:

Steve
by SteveCuthbert
Sat Sep 26, 2015 10:53 pm
Forum: Spectra, results, information on activity ...
Topic: P Cyg ag Peg comparison!
Replies: 2
Views: 2899

P Cyg ag Peg comparison!

Hi
Took some spectra of these two objects last night and although they are quite similar I wondered if anyone could tell me what the line around 4690 angst on the ag Peg profile is likely to be please?.
agPeg PCyg.png

thanks
Steve
by SteveCuthbert
Tue Sep 22, 2015 8:37 pm
Forum: Spectra, results, information on activity ...
Topic: vvCep 21/09/15
Replies: 2
Views: 3239

Re: vvCep 21/09/15

Hi Francois
Now you have got me interested in buying some high res gear now ;-)
Steve
by SteveCuthbert
Tue Sep 22, 2015 11:46 am
Forum: Spectra, results, information on activity ...
Topic: vvCep 21/09/15
Replies: 2
Views: 3239

vvCep 21/09/15

Hi guys
My attempt at vvCep with Alpy 600.
vvCep.png
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regards
Steve
by SteveCuthbert
Mon Sep 14, 2015 9:59 pm
Forum: Outbursts, Alerts, Monitoring
Topic: AG Peg in outburst
Replies: 19
Views: 19819

Re: AG Peg in outburst

Hi guys
My contribution from 12/09/15 ;) , Alpy 600, Espirit 120mm APO, calibrated/corrected in ISIS.
agPeg.png
regards
Steve
by SteveCuthbert
Wed Sep 09, 2015 6:32 pm
Forum: Spectroscopes and Softwares
Topic: Help with Alpy Calibration
Replies: 26
Views: 26699

Re: Help with Alpy Calibration

Hi Paul
Probably a daft question and someone will no doubt correct me but are you using an unbinned 1x1 or 2x2 binned image as I gather you have to double the pixel size if using a 2x2 one?.
Steve