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MARS DR1 Database

Bruce Donzanti
in PixInsight
Hi Adam

I watched and tried to follow your video to use the MARDS database.  I uploaded the database with the 3 available files (that includes the one that became available today).  I ran image solver, followed by SFC and I got the expected curve.  Then, I opened and tried to run MGC but got an error message: No reference data found for filter 'B'.  Does this mean that: 1) Bruce screwed up or 2) it is looking in a part of the sky that the MARS database has no reference data to make the correction?  My image is of Arp 269.

Bruce

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  • BlockHeadBlockHead
    edited March 20
    The second part.
    But to be certain- look at the MARS announcement. You can see the new coverage maps and verify you are looking at a piece of sky that is not covered. The areas toward Leo and Big Dipper and such are not yet covered.

    -the Blockhead
  • Edward Smith
    Since there is already a thread on this, I'm going to put my question here.  Is there a reason to download this database if I'm using PixInsight online?  No, I don't have a HDD space issue.  I just don't see a reason to maintain something locally if the program will reach out and access the most recent information online when it is needed.

    As I recall, this database is primarily used for color correction, correct?

    Mark
  • BlockHeadBlockHead
    edited March 20
    This data is not available on-line as far as I know. 
    (This isn't like SPCC.)
    This is a specially developed file exclusively for PixInsight and this process.
    Yes, this is gradient correction.
    Does this answer your question?

    -the Blockhead
  • Edward Smith
    Yes.  So what I'm hearing is that I should go ahead and download the database and figure out what I need to do to install it.  It should improve some gradient corrections in certain parts of the sky if I'm using the correct process.  

    Mark
  • BlockHeadBlockHead
    edited March 21

    If you watch the video I JUST UPLOADED (I am going as fast as I can..they just released this!) I explain so that you do not need to "figure it out..."


    -the Blockhead
  • BlockHeadBlockHead
    By the way... this video is EXACTLY the video that subscribers of my new subscription will benefit from and get to see. This is the benefit of being a subscriber in my new way forward.
    -the Blockhead
  • BlockHeadBlockHead
    Also I do have some explanation of how this works in FastTrack Training. However, I have a more detailed explanation in what I am now calling my PixInsight Core Bundle (course). 

    -the Blockhead
  • Edward Smith
    Thanks.  I wasn't actually looking for help, I figured it out fairly easily once I found the process it was linked to, but the assistance is always appreciated.
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