In this article we show how to use Weighted Batch Preprocessing script of PixInsight to calibrate Light images of Deep-Sky objects with Dark, Flat and Bias images recorded with PLAY astrophotography software and stack them in order to get a single image you can process. PixInsight (you can buy and…
In this article we describe how to connect an ASCOM compatible astronomy camera manufactured by QHYCCD to PLAY astrophotography software. In fact, starting from 1.1 version, PLAY astrophotography software allows you to remotely control astronomy cameras from different manufacturers like QHYCCD that provide ASCOM drivers. This way you can use…
GIOTTO smart flat field generator includes specially designed electronic to connect it to computer’s USB port and control it with PLAY astrophotography software installed in your EAGLE or a standard Windows computer. PLAY allows you to control all the PrimaLuceLab devices within a single platform so you can make astrophotography…
You can use PLAY astrophotography software to control GIOTTO smart flat field generator and record FLAT calibration files that you can use with astrophotography processing softwares to improve your pictures. In this article we’ll see how to record FLAT calibration frames with GIOTTO and PLAY.
GIOTTO smart flat field generator can also be controlled within third party software such as Sequence Generator Pro or NINA via ASCOM using the included “PLL ASCOM CoverCalibrator” driver (ASCOM platform version 7 or later required). The ASCOM platform is available for free download at their website – https://ascom-standards.org
GIOTTO can be controlled without the need of an EAGLE or Windows computer, by controlling it directly via GIOTTO’s built-in WiFi connection, using the integrated Virtual HandPad. In order to use GIOTTO through WiFi, please follow this guide (example created on a smartphone using iOS but the process is similar…
GIOTTO smart flat field generator includes thumbscrews to allow you to affix it to front of your telescope, letting you easily record flat calibration files for astrophotography. A range of GIOTTO models are available, allowing you to calibrate telescopes of different diameters. In the box you will find 3 thumbscrews…
PrimaLuceLab team installed the BINO-SSA Observatory Station in Pampilhosa da Serra Space Observatory (PASO) in Portugal! BINO-SSA is the turn-key and affordable solution for Space Situational Awareness (SSA) and Space Surveillance and Tracking (SST) activities like the study of space debris and its classification. The version designed for Pampilhosa da…
As described in the ALTO’s manual, when ALTO arm rotates you may notice a small hesitation or gap in the movement as the weight of the ALTO/GIOTTO passes through the apex of the movement. This is normal as the weight of the GIOTTO transitions from an upward to a downward…
PrimaLuceLab Team installed a custom version of the DUAL-COMPACT Observatory Station in H-FARM (Italy), Europe’s largest innovation and education campus! DUAL-COMPACT is the Observatory Station with dome and dual telescope designed to provide an affordable solution for remote space exploration, astrophotography and astronomy education. The version designed for H-FARM uses…
