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====== Maxim DL ====== | ====== Maxim DL ====== |
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The **Observatory** control window has different tabs to control the different parts of the observatory. You can move to objects by entering their coordinates, selecting them from a catalog or marking them on an all-sky map. The dome can be opened, closed, and if necessary moved manually. Furthermore, the telescope can be moved manually via this control window and parked again after the observations are finished. | The **Observatory** control window has different tabs to control the different parts of the observatory. You can move to objects by entering their coordinates, selecting them from a catalog or marking them on an all-sky map. The dome can be opened, closed, and if necessary moved manually. Furthermore, the telescope can be moved manually via this control window and parked again after the observations are finished. |
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=== Setup Tab === | === Setup tab === |
The setup tab is used to establish the connection to the telescope, the dome, and the focuser. You can click on the **Connect** button behind the respective entry or on **Connect All** to establish the connection to all components simultaneously. All other entries like **Rotator** are not relevant for us. | The setup tab is used to establish the connection to the telescope, the dome, and the focuser. You can click on the **Connect** button behind the respective entry or on **Connect All** to establish the connection to all components simultaneously. All other entries like **Rotator** are not relevant for us. |
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<WRAP group> | <WRAP group> |
<WRAP half column> | <WRAP half column> |
[{{ ost:software:maximdl:observatory_control_setup_1.png | Setup-Tab - Nothing connected }}] | [{{ ost:software:maximdl:observatory_control_setup_1.png | Setup tab - Nothing connected }}] |
</WRAP> | </WRAP> |
<WRAP half column> | <WRAP half column> |
[{{ ost:software:maximdl:observatory_control_setup_2.png | Setup-Tab - Telescope, dome, and focuser connected }}] | [{{ ost:software:maximdl:observatory_control_setup_2.png | Setup tab - Telescope, dome, and focuser connected }}] |
</WRAP> | </WRAP> |
</WRAP> | </WRAP> |
In order to disconnect the devices after the observation, you can click on the individual **Disconnect** buttons or on **Disconnect All**. | In order to disconnect the devices after the observation, you can click on the individual **Disconnect** buttons or on **Disconnect All**. |
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=== Dome Tab === | === Dome tab === |
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The **Open** and **Close** buttons can be used to open and close the dome. The dome always opens or closes completely. It must be ensured that the **Slave Dome To Scope** option is activated, otherwise the dome will not follow the telescope. Unfortunately, this option turns off every time the dome is opened, closed, or the telescope is parked. | The **Open** and **Close** buttons can be used to open and close the dome. The dome always opens or closes completely. It must be ensured that the **Slave Dome To Scope** option is activated, otherwise the dome will not follow the telescope. Unfortunately, this option turns off every time the dome is opened, closed, or the telescope is parked. |
The dome can be moved manually via the functions in the **Position** box. This is especially useful when the telescope and the slit are not correctly aligned and the dome needs to be recalibrated. On the example shown above, the alignment is not optimal but still so good that the telescope does not look at the dome. | The dome can be moved manually via the functions in the **Position** box. This is especially useful when the telescope and the slit are not correctly aligned and the dome needs to be recalibrated. On the example shown above, the alignment is not optimal but still so good that the telescope does not look at the dome. |
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=== Telescope Tab === | === Telescope tab === |
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The telescope tab shows in the upper left area where the telescope is currently looking and which action it is currently performing. The right ascension and declination are displayed for the current date as well as for the standard epoch J2000. Furthermore, the altitude above the horizon and the azimuth are displayed. In the example shown below, the telescope is tracking and apart from that is inactive. | The telescope tab shows in the upper left area where the telescope is currently looking and which action it is currently performing. The right ascension and declination are displayed for the current date as well as for the standard epoch J2000. Furthermore, the altitude above the horizon and the azimuth are displayed. In the example shown below, the telescope is tracking and apart from that is inactive. |
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{{ ost:software:maximdl:observatory_control_telescope_1.png | Telescope Tab }} | {{ ost:software:maximdl:observatory_control_telescope_1.png | Telescope tab }} |
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The buttons in the **Nudge** section can be used to move the telescope manually, with the step size selected via the drop-down menus. Each movement can again be aborted via the **Abort** button. | The buttons in the **Nudge** section can be used to move the telescope manually, with the step size selected via the drop-down menus. Each movement can again be aborted via the **Abort** button. |
The **Park** button in the **Mount** area can be used to park the telescope after the observation. | The **Park** button in the **Mount** area can be used to park the telescope after the observation. |
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=== Catalog Tab === | === Catalog tab === |
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Using the Catalog tab, the built-in catalogs can be searched for objects. To do this, first select a category from the **Category** drop-down menu. You can choose between ''Stars'', ''Deep Space'' and ''Solar System''. From the drop-down menu **Object ID** either the object directly or a catalog can be selected. In the latter case the catalog number of the object, or only a part of it, can be entered (see example below). After a click on **Search** a list of possible objects is displayed. The desired object can be selected from this list. With a click on **Go To** the object is approached. | Using the Catalog tab, the built-in catalogs can be searched for objects. To do this, first select a category from the **Category** drop-down menu. You can choose between ''Stars'', ''Deep Space'' and ''Solar System''. From the drop-down menu **Object ID** either the object directly or a catalog can be selected. In the latter case the catalog number of the object, or only a part of it, can be entered (see example below). After a click on **Search** a list of possible objects is displayed. The desired object can be selected from this list. With a click on **Go To** the object is approached. |
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{{ ost:software:maximdl:observatory_control_catalog_1.png | Catalog Tab}} | {{ ost:software:maximdl:observatory_control_catalog_1.png | Catalog tab}} |
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=== Zoom Tab === | === Zoom tab === |
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In the zoom tab, the sky map around the selected object is displayed. Via the option button (arrow) on the right and via the context menu, many options are accessible, such as the zoom level. If one clicks with the right mouse button on any point of the map, one can slew the telescope to this point via ''Slew to Mouse Position''. If you click on an object, it can be selected directly. In the example below the corresponding option is ''Slew tp 119 Tau''. | In the zoom tab, the sky map around the selected object is displayed. Via the option button (arrow) on the right and via the context menu, many options are accessible, such as the zoom level. If one clicks with the right mouse button on any point of the map, one can slew the telescope to this point via ''Slew to Mouse Position''. If you click on an object, it can be selected directly. In the example below the corresponding option is ''Slew tp 119 Tau''. |
</WRAP> | </WRAP> |
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=== All Sky Tab === | === All Sky tab === |
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The All Sky tab shows the current sky. By right-clicking, you can zoom into any area. When you do that you will be redirected to the zoom tab. The option button (arrow) on the right provides access to many setting options. | The All Sky tab shows the current sky. By right-clicking, you can zoom into any area. When you do that you will be redirected to the zoom tab. The option button (arrow) on the right provides access to many setting options. |
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{{ ost:software:maximdl:observatory_control_all_sky_1.png | All Sky Tab}} | {{ ost:software:maximdl:observatory_control_all_sky_1.png | All Sky tab}} |
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==== Camera Panel ==== | ==== Camera Panel ==== |
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Über das **Camera Control**-Fenster können die Kameras gesteuert werden und die Aufnahmen angefertigt werden. | The **Camera Control** window can be used to control the cameras and take the images. |
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=== Der Setup-Tab === | === Setup tab === |
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Wie der Name schon sagt dient dieses Fenster dem Verbinden der Kameras mit Maxim DL. Dies gestaltet ich für jeden Kamerahersteller leicht unterschiedlich. Hier gehen wir auf die Vorgangsweise für QHYCCD-Kameras sowie für SBIG-Kameras ein, da diese bei uns in erster Linie eingesetzt werden. Für jedes Kameramodell muss zuerst der entsprechende Treiber ausgewählt werden. Dies muss sowohl für die eigentliche Kamera als auch für das Filterrad gemacht werden. Soll eine Guidingkamera verwendet werden muss auch diese hier verbunden werden. Normalerweise wird die Guidingkamera als **Camera 2** verbunden, während die Hauptkamera dementsprechend als **Camera 1** angebunden wird. | As the name suggests, this window is used to connect the cameras to Maxim DL. This is done slightly differently for each camera manufacturer. Here, we will discuss the procedure for QHYCCD cameras and for SBIG cameras, since these are the cameras we primarily use. For each camera model, the appropriate driver must be selected. This must be done for the actual camera as well as for the filter wheel. If a guiding camera is to be used, it must also be connected here. Normally the guiding camera is connected as **Camera 2**, while the main camera is connected as **Camera 1**. |
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{{ ost:software:maximdl:camera_control_setup_1.png | Setup-Tab}} | {{ ost:software:maximdl:camera_control_setup_1.png | Setup tb}} |
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Als erstes klickt man unabhängig vom Hersteller auf **Setup Camera**. | The first thing to do, regardless of the manufacturer, is to click on **Setup Camera**. |
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**Verbinden von QHYCCD-Kameras:** | **Connecting QHYCCD cameras:** |
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In dem sich öffnenden Fenster wählt man in dem Dropdown-Menü **Camera Model** ''ASCOM'' aus und klickt danach auf **Advanced...** (Schritt 1). Danach öffnen sich ein weiteres Fenster. In diesem wählt man wiederum über das Dropdown-Menü ''QHYCCD-Cameras-Capture'' aus und klickt anschließend auf **Properties...** (Schritt 2). Danach öffnet sich das Einstellungsmenü für den **ASCOM**-Treiber für die QHYCCD-Kameras. **ASCOM** ist die grundlegende Schnittstelle über die viele Funktionen des Observatoriums laufen. | In the window that opens, select ''ASCOM'' from the **Camera Model** drop-down menu and then click **Advanced...** (step 1). After that another window will open. In this window, select ''QHYCCD-Cameras-Capture'' from the dropdown menu and click on **Properties...** (step 2). After that, the settings menu for the **ASCOM** driver for the QHYCCD cameras opens. **ASCOM** is the basic interface through which many of the observatory's operations are controlled. |
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<WRAP group> | <WRAP group> |
<WRAP third column> | <WRAP third column> |
[{{ ost:software:maximdl:camera_control_setup_qhy600m_1.png | Verbinden der QHY600M - Schritt 1}}] | [{{ ost:software:maximdl:camera_control_setup_qhy600m_1.png | Connecting the QHY600M - Step 1}}] |
</WRAP> | </WRAP> |
<WRAP third column> | <WRAP third column> |
[{{ ost:software:maximdl:camera_control_setup_qhy600m_2.png | Verbinden der QHY600M - Schritt 2}}] | [{{ ost:software:maximdl:camera_control_setup_qhy600m_2.png | Connecting the QHY600M - Step 2}}] |
</WRAP> | </WRAP> |
<WRAP third column> | <WRAP third column> |
[{{ ost:software:maximdl:camera_control_setup_qhy600m_3.png | Verbinden der QHY600M - Schritt 3}}] | [{{ ost:software:maximdl:camera_control_setup_qhy600m_3.png | Connecting the QHY600M - Step 3}}] |
</WRAP> | </WRAP> |
</WRAP> | </WRAP> |
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Im letzten Schritt (3) können nun alle wichtigen Einstellungen für den **ASCOM**-Treiber gemacht werden. Hierzu zählen der Auslesemodus, welcher über das Dropdown-Menü **ReadMode** ausgewählt werden kann. Zur Auswahl stehen: ''PhotoGraphic DSO 16bit'', ''High Gain Mode 16bit'', ''Extend Fullwell Mode'' und ''Extend Fullwell 2CMS''. Unter **Gain/Offset Setting** kann dann der **Gain** und **Offset** eingestellt werden. Diese Einstellungen können unter **Preset** gespeichert werden bzw. gespeicherte Einstelllungen auch abgerufen werden. Zusätzlich sollte für wissenschaftliche Aufnahmen auch die Option **Remove Overscan Area** aktiviert werden. Anschließend können alle drei Fenster durch Klicke auf **OK** geschloßen werden. | In the last step (3) all important settings for the **ASCOM** driver can now be configured. These include the readout mode, which can be selected from the **ReadMode** drop-down menu. The following can be selected: ''PhotoGraphic DSO 16bit'', ''High Gain Mode 16bit'', ''Extend Fullwell Mode'' and ''Extend Fullwell 2CMS''. Under **Gain/Offset Setting** the **Gain** and **Offset** can then be set. These settings can be saved as **Preset**. In addition, the **Remove Overscan Area** option should also be activated for scientific images. Afterwards, all three windows can be closed by clicking **OK**. |
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**Verbinden von QHYCCD-Filterrädern:** | **Connecting QHYCCD filter wheels:** |
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Zum verbinden eines Filterrades klickt man zuerst auf **Setup Filter**. | To connect a filter wheel, first click on **Setup Filter**. |
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{{ ost:software:maximdl:camera_control_setup_6.png | Setup: Filterrad}} | {{ ost:software:maximdl:camera_control_setup_6.png | Setup: filter wheel}} |
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<WRAP group> | <WRAP group> |
<WRAP third column> | <WRAP third column> |
[{{ ost:software:maximdl:observatory_control_setup_fw_1.png | Verbinden des CFW-3-Filterrad - Schritt 1}}] | [{{ ost:software:maximdl:observatory_control_setup_fw_1.png | Connecting the CFW-3 filter wheel - Step 1}}] |
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[{{ ost:software:maximdl:observatory_control_setup_fw_2.png | Verbinden der CFW-3-Filterrad - Schritt 2}}] | [{{ ost:software:maximdl:observatory_control_setup_fw_2.png | Connecting the CFW-3 filter wheel - Step 2}}] |
</WRAP> | </WRAP> |
<WRAP third column> | <WRAP third column> |
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Im ersten Schritt muss aus dem Dropdown-Menü **Filter or Controlling Camera Model** ''ASCOM'' ausgewählt werden. Anschließend klickt man auf **Advanced...**. In dem sich öffnenden Fenster wählt man aus dem Dropdown-Menü ''QHYCCD FilterWheel'' aus und klickt danach auf **Properties...** (Schritt 2). Daraufhin öffnet sich ein weiteres Fenster, welches die möglichen Treibereinstellungen zeigt. Die Einstellungen in diesem Fenster müssen in der Regel nur einmalig vorgenommen werden. Auszuwählen sind die **Number of Filter Slots** (in unserem Fall sind das 9) und die jeweiligen Filternamen sowie etwaige Korrekturen für den Fokus (Schritt 3). Danach müssen alle drei Fenster durch einen Klick auf **OK** bestätigt und geschlossen werden. | In the first step you have to select ''ASCOM'' from the dropdown menu **Filter or Controlling Camera Model**. Then click on **Advanced...**. In the window that opens, select ''QHYCCD FilterWheel'' from the drop-down menu and then click **Properties...** (step 2). Thereupon another window opens, which shows the possible driver settings. The settings in this window usually have to be made only once. You have to select the **Number of Filter Slots** (in our case 9) and the respective filter names as well as any corrections for the focus (step 3). Afterwards all three windows have to be confirmed and closed by clicking **OK**. |
</WRAP> | </WRAP> |
<WRAP third column> | <WRAP third column> |
[{{ ost:software:maximdl:observatory_control_setup_fw_3.png | Verbinden der CFW-3-Filterrad - Schritt 3}}] | [{{ ost:software:maximdl:observatory_control_setup_fw_3.png | Connecting the CFW-3 filter wheel - Step 3}}] |
</WRAP> | </WRAP> |
</WRAP> | </WRAP> |
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**Verbinden von SBIG-Kameras:** | **Connecting SBIG cameras:** |
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Kommt noch... | Still to come... |
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**Verbinden von SBIG-Filterrädern:** | **Connecting SBIG filter wheels:** |
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Kommt noch... | Still to come... |
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** Finaler Schritt:** | **Final Step:** |
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Nun muss noch auf **Connect** geklickt werden. Anschließend kann unter **Coolers** die Kühlung aktiviert und unter **Cooler** die Zieltemperatur eingestellt werden. | Now **Connect** has to be clicked. Then the cooling can be activated under **Coolers** and the target temperature can be set under **Cooler**. |
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{{ ost:software:maximdl:camera_control_setup_2.png | Setup-Tab}} | {{ ost:software:maximdl:camera_control_setup_2.png | Setup tab}} |
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=== Der Expose-Tab === | === Expose tab === |
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In diesem Tab findet man, auf kleinem Raum, die wichtigsten Einstellung rund um die Aufnahme der Bilder. Eigene und bereits vordefinierte Einstellungssets können unter **Exposure Preset** gefunden bzw. neu angelegt werden. Die wichtigste Einstellung ist die Belichtungszeit (**Seconds**). Rechts daneben findet sich die Statusinformationszeile, welche anzeigt was die Kamera aktuell tut. Im unteren Beispiel ist die Kamera inaktiv (''Idle''). | In this tab you will find, on a small space, the most important settings regarding the recording of the images. Predefined setting sets can be found under **Exposure Preset**, where new ones can also be created. The most important setting is the exposure time (**Seconds**). To the right of this is the status information line, which shows what the camera is currently doing. In the example below the camera is idle. |
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Die Filter sind unter **Filter Wheel** zu finden. Die Binning-Optionen sind wiederum über die beiden Dropdown-Menüs **X Binning** und **Y Binning** zugänglich. Des Weiteren kann der Auslesemodus (**Readout Mode**) ausgewählt werde, was z. B. für die QHY600M wichtig ist. Über die Optionen **Single**, **Continuous** und **Autosave** sind als grundlegenden Modi auswählbar. Beim ersten wird nur eine einzelne Aufnahme angefertigt, wohingegen beim letzten ganze [[de:ost:ccds:maximdl_series|Aufnahmeserien]] erstellt werden können. Beim Modus **Continuous** werden hintereinander Aufnahmen mit der eingestellten Belichtungszeit erstellt und dargestellt. Dieser Modus eignet sich besonders gut zum [[de:ost:fokus_new|Fokussieren]]. In dem entsprechenden Artikel gehen wir auch genauer auf die unteren 3 Paneele ein. Weitere Optionen sind noch über **Options** (Pfeilbutton) zugänglich. | The filters can be found under **Filter Wheel**. The binning options are accessible via the two drop-down menus **X Binning** and **Y Binning**. Furthermore, the readout mode (**Readout Mode**) can be selected, which is important for the QHY600M. The basic operation modes are **Single**, **Continuous**, and **Autosave**. In the first mode only a single exposure is made, whereas in the last one entire [[en:ost:ccds:maximdl_series|exposure series]] can be made. In the **Continuous** mode, images are created and displayed one after the other. This mode is particularly suitable for [[en:ost:fokus_new|focusing]]. In the corresponding article, we also go into more detail about the lower three panels. Further options are accessible via **Options** (arrow button). |
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{{ ost:software:maximdl:camera_control_expose_1.png | Expose-Tab}} | {{ ost:software:maximdl:camera_control_expose_1.png | Expose tab}} |
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=== Der Guide-Tab === | === Guide tab === |
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Der Guide-Tab wiederum hält die wichtigsten Einstellungen für das Guiding des Teleskops bereit. Auf die Details gehen wir in einer Kurzanleitung zum [[de:ost:ccds:guiding|Guiding]] ein. | The Guide tab contains the most important settings for guiding the telescope. We will go into details in a [[en:ost:ccds:guiding|guiding how-to]]. |
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{{ ost:software:maximdl:camera_control_guiding_1.png | Guide-Tab}} | {{ ost:software:maximdl:camera_control_guiding_1.png | Guide tab}} |
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==== Screen Stretch Panel ==== | ==== Screen Stretch Panel ==== |
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Über das **Screen Stretch Panel** kann die Skalierung der Aufnahmen beeinflusst werden. Im ersten Beispiel unten, welches M42 zeigt, ist die Skalierung auf ''Low'' gestellt. Erhöht man die Skalierung auf ''Medium'' werden deutlich mehr Details von M42 sichtbar. Viele weitere hilfreiche vordefinierte Skalierungen können aus dem entsprechenden Dropdown-Menü ausgewählt werden. | Via the **Screen Stretch Panel** the scaling of the images can be influenced. In the first image below, which shows M42, the scaling is set to ''Low''. By increasing the scaling to ''Medium'' you will see much more details of M42. Many other helpful predefined scalings can be selected from the corresponding dropdown menu. |
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<WRAP third column> | <WRAP third column> |
[{{ ost:software:maximdl:screen_stretch_1.png | Screen Stretch - ''Low''-Skalierung}}] | [{{ ost:software:maximdl:screen_stretch_1.png | Screen Stretch - ''Low'' scaling}}] |
</WRAP> | </WRAP> |
<WRAP third column> | <WRAP third column> |
[{{ ost:software:maximdl:screen_stretch_2.png | Screen Stretch - ''Medium''-Skalierung}}] | [{{ ost:software:maximdl:screen_stretch_2.png | Screen Stretch - ''Medium'' scaling}}] |
</WRAP> | </WRAP> |
<WRAP third column> | <WRAP third column> |
[{{ ost:software:maximdl:screen_stretch_3.png | Screen Stretch - Histogram-Zoom}}] | [{{ ost:software:maximdl:screen_stretch_3.png | Screen Stretch - Histogram zoom}}] |
</WRAP> | </WRAP> |
</WRAP> | </WRAP> |
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Klickt man auf das Plus-Symbol im oberen rechten Bereich, wird in das oben links dargestellte Histogramm gezoomt. Dies ermöglicht es die Skalierung über das rote und das grüne Dreieck feiner einzustellen, wobei das rote Dreieck den Schwarzwert und das grüne Dreieck des Weißwert definiert. Entsprechendes kann auch über die Felder **Minimum** und **Maximum** erfolgen. | Clicking on the plus symbol in the upper right section of the panel zooms into the histogram shown in the upper left section. This allows you to fine-tune the scaling via the red and green triangles, where the red triangle defines the black level and the green triangle the white level. The same can be achieved using the **Minimum** and **Maximum** fields. |
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==== Information Panel ==== | ==== Information Panel ==== |
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Das **Information Panel** ist insbesondere hilfreich um zu prüfen, ob das Bild überbelichtet ist und herauszufinden an welchen Sternen dies unter Umständen liegt. Hier sind für uns insbesondere die Werte **Pixel** und ** Maximum** interessant. Im Standardmodus ''Aperture'' werden die Informationen aus der auf dem Bild dargestellten türkisen Apertur ausgelesen, welche man z.B. aber auch auf einen hellen Stern schieben kann. Tut man dies sind z.B. noch das Signal-Rausch-Verhältnis (**SNR**) und die Full-Width-Half-Maximum (**FWHM**) von Interesse. Werte wie die **Magnitude** sind auf unseren zumeist unkalibrierten Bildern nicht von Relevanz. | The **Information Panel** is especially helpful to check if the image is overexposed and to find out which stars this may be due to. Here the values **Pixel** and **Maximum** are especially interesting for us. In the default ''Aperture'' mode the information is read from the cyan aperture shown on the image, which can be shifted e.g. to a bright star. If this is done, the signal-to-noise ratio (**SNR**) and the full-width-half-maximum (**FWHM**) are of interest as well. For our mostly uncalibrated images, values like the **Magnitude** are not relevant. |
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{{ ost:software:maximdl:information_image_panel_1.png | Information Panel}} | {{ ost:software:maximdl:information_image_panel_1.png | Information Panel}} |