What are you taking an image of? The chip is small, so you only have to be
a little out of focus for even a single bright star to be blurred out over
the whole chip. If you're imaging a brick wall, it will be even worse.
-John


>
>John,
>Thanks for the reply. My problem is not focusing. I'd be very happy if I
>had a blurry image. The problem is I just get noise. No image at all.
>
>Tomorrow I'll try using my desktop rather than my laptop.
>
>Howard
>
>----- Original Message -----
>
> > Getting focus the first time can be tricky. Have you tried the "scotch
>tape
> > method" mentioned in the CCD tutorial section of the manual
> > <http://www.meade.com/manuals/pictor/pictor12.html>?
> > -John
> >
> >
> > >...
> > >I did try to image in daytime on objects down the street but all I am
> > >getting is noise. No image. Is there a defect or a simple solution?
> > >I would appreciate any help you may provide.
> > >
> > >Thanks,
> > >Howard Marcus
> >

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