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When I started imaging it was hard to find good, concise information about how to actually take pictures, or "acquire data." The following pages are my attempt to provide just that, especially for new astro imagers.
A quick look at the many statistics that can be found in the NINA imaging tab during a session: what they mean, which ones I find important, and which ones I ignore.
One topic I found confusing is how to set proper exposures for my astronomy cameras using gain, offset, and exposure time. This first article demonstrates how to determine the optimal exposure time for any chosen gain setting.
My second article on astrocam exposure demonstrates how to determine the best exposure from among the numerous possibilities and use it repeatedly, thereby simplifying the imaging process.
The PHD2 screen can be overwhelming for new imagers. I know from experience! Take a brief tour of the PHD2 main screen and its secrets.
Many plugins are available to enhance NINA's capabilities. Here are the ones I find most useful.
The Target Scheduler plugin automates your imaging sessions, allowing you to leave your imaging computer unattended for days at a time, a useful feature for a remote observatory like Starfront. This shows one of my TS NINA instruction sequences.
How I use Sharpcap to image the sun through my solar telescope.
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