QHY174M/C camera setup

In SharpCap use the following settings:

  • Output format: FITs
  • Use MONO16
  • Binning 1×1 (i.e. no binning)
  • Capture area: Full frame
  • Gain = 300
  • Offset = 100
  • GPS: On
  • Cooling: activated with set temperature 0°C, power in auto.
  • Exposure time can be derive from the SENSEUP in the ‘Event Detail Page’ for each campaign with t=SENSEUP/64 (seconds).