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Linux! And the F u t u r e....
So, I got an email recently from a colleague who is not familiar with Linux and had a handful of questions about Linux, ARM, and how this worked with TheSkyX. When I was finished with my answer, I...
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One Amazing Eclipse
Well as i'm sure everyone already knows, there was a total solar eclipse that passed though the US on August 21st. I was invited to join Jay Pasachoff and the rest of his team from Williams College. We...
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AMOS and AIC 2017
Today is the first day I've worked a "regular" schedule; in as far as getting up on time that is. I've been on the road for two weeks, and yes absent from the support forum. As well, I have a huge...
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Upcoming events
No rest for the weary! I/we have three major events coming up, and so I wanted to bring them all up here as a reminder post.First, in just a few days, I'll be doing a followup webinar for Sky &...
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Chiefland Astrofest 2017
The Chiefland Astronomy Village in Florida is home to a good number of amateur astronomers and imagers. Usually once or twice a year someone will throw something "organized" akin to a star party (more...
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Another Occultation... A Bit Closer to Home
Well, another expedition, to another place, chasing yet another elusive occultation, is always interesting and fun! I was recently invited to participate in a NSF-funded expedition to observe an...
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@Focus3 Technical Preview for TheSkyX Pro
For some time now, the new @Focus3 focusing method has been available in the Technical Preview of TheSky LTI. I've been working on some bug fixes, corner cases, etc. and several customers have sent me...
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@Focus3 at the 99% Mark
With today's daily build, @Focus3 comes to TheSkyX Professional for everyone. There's a lot of new technology here, and Software Bisque has invested quite a bit of time and money into perfecting a...
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@Focus3, and Mosaics, and LTI...Oh My...
Ah, the day (and night) in the life of a developer. You know, there are more professional golfers in the world, than people who make a living making astronomy software and products. If only the pay...
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AppNaps Revenge
For macOS imagers using version 10.13 (High Sierra), Apple has once again changed their OS policies regarding AppNap. A little over zealous I think in their attempt to prolong battery life for the...
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AAS 2018 Post Mortem
After a few years absence, Software Bisque returned to the American Astronomical Society's (AAS) bi-annual conference for their 231st meeting. The AAS meets twice a year at various cities around the...
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Winter Star Party 2018
The road warrior returns... whew, 10 days on the road and I think I'm done for a while! Next up is NEAIC/NEAF and that's still a ways off so hopefully I can get some issues with @focus3, etc. wrapped...
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What's the 'matta here?
The Dragonfly Project is at it again, only in reverse this time. When we last wrote about the Dragonfly team, they had just announced discovery of Dragonfly 44, a galaxy composed of 99.9 per cent dark...
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NEAIC & NEAF 2018
I can't believe it's true myself, but I just returned from my 15th consecutive NEAF as a member of the Software Bisque team! I can remember like it was yesterday when I came along to demonstrate a new...
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Texas, has a star party in it...
... lord have mercy on our souls...Apologies to Dolly Parton and Carol Hall (and yes I could not get "that" song out of my head on the 1,600 mile drive!)While I still maintain that the Winter Star...
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Grand Canyon Star Party
Well this is different....I have just returned from my first Grand Canyon Star Party, and I can all but promise it won't be my last. A few years ago I had the opportunity to visit the Grand Canyon for...
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Preparing for Another Occultation
Well, the time has come. It time to head out on another occultation expedition. We are going back to Africa, but not South Africa. This time we are heading to Senegal. Senegal is in Western Africa on...
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Coffee, the Cosmos, and a Paramount MYT
Some say combining your hobbies/passions with work is a big mistake, others say it's a sure fire way to ensure life long satisfaction. I'm not really sure which is the case, but I'm pretty happy with...
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Rain, Rain, go away...
What a month October has been! I left my home in Florida on October 2nd and drove two days to Warrensburg Missouri (pronounced "Missoura" btw!). It's rained all summer it seems at home, and I was so...
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It's ALIVE!!! Live Stacking Comes to TheSkyX
We've snuck a new beta feature (beta means still has some rough edges - you have been warned...) into both the Pro and LTI versions of TheSkyX with last weeks posted Daily Build. Live Stacking!What is...
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