EAA with ASI178MC - Very large field survey

easybob95

Hello,

here is a sky survey test. Unfortunately, the sky transparency was quite bad.

The ASI178MC is plugged to a 8mm F/D 1.3 lens (C mount).
I use a Nvidia Jetson Xavier NX to control the camera, make the acquisition and perform live treatment (which is mainly denoise and low lights enhancement).
I wrote my own software (using Python, openCV and PyCuda).

https://youtu.be/-vmNsQZ26X0

Still need a better colour camera and i hope to get one before the end of the year.

Alain

elpajare

Very interesting work, in my opinion, the ASI178 is not very sensitive for the EAA. The ASI294MC can be a good option, buy it in color, you will not regret it. And it does not have to be one of the refrigerated ones, for the EAA the MC uncooled is enough. And Asiair Pro (Plus), of course!

easybob95

I agree. IMX178 is not the best choice. I wait for a new sensor I will be able to use for Moon and planets and for eaa. IMX294 is a good sensor but it does not match my needs.
I also don't need asiair. I have my own software solution.
Alain

elpajare

Good luck with the search, I am very interested in the topic, If you find it, please share

easybob95

I will for sure. I want a SONY IMX485 colour sensor camera. Just hope ZWO will provide us this camera.

I will also buy an ASI178MM camera. Great camera for the Moon. I will also use it for EAA.

An other example of EAA video treatment with my software :

https://youtu.be/dwOdB96XUv4

Alain

easybob95

ZWO as just announced the ASI485MC. Really great news. I will buy one if the first feedbacks are ok.