How to make a Solar Timelapse - 2024 Tutorial

Today I will show you how to make a timelapse of the sun from images. This method workds for both Ha and white light solar imaging. If you want to know how to stack solar images (required before making a timelapse), you can check out my previous video here:
   • AstroSurface Tutorial: Lunar Image Pr...  

I previously had issues stabilizing the sun in my timelapses and now that I have worked out a workflow that overcomes that issue, I wanted to share it with you.

Here are the three free programs you will need for this tutorial:
1. AstroSurface (for stacking and sharpening): http://astrosurface.com/pageuk.html
2. PIPP (for cropping and making the timelapse):
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3. Imgalt (for aligning the images):
https://stargazerslounge.com/blogs/en...
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Recommended Equipment and Affiliate links:
Agena Astro: https://agenaastro.com/?rfsn=7861342....
High Point Scientific: https://www.highpointscientific.com/?...

Smart Telescopes:
Seestar S50 All-In-One Smart Telescope (my current recommendation): https://bit.ly/4d4XZw7

Cameras:
ASI2600mc DUO Color Camera: https://bit.ly/4csEPjE
ASI2600MM PRO Monochrome Camera: https://bit.ly/3WcVvG3
ZWO ASI6200MC Pro Color Full Frame Camera: https://bit.ly/3QdM9G6

Mounts and Tripods:
ZWO AM5: https://bit.ly/3vZ3Dzp
ZWO TC40 Carbon Fiber Tripod: https://bit.ly/3Qc9b0g
iOptron CEM70: https://bit.ly/3Q7KdyT
iOptron Tri-Pier: https://bit.ly/3WbgfhC
Sky-Watcher EQ6R Pro: https://bit.ly/3PwUdli

Telescopes and optics:
Celestron 11" EdgeHD: https://bit.ly/4apIE7b
Starizona Hyperstar 11: https://bit.ly/494gopO
Celestron RASA 8" Astrograph: https://bit.ly/3UtlVlQ
Askar FRA400 72mm f/5.6 Quintuplet refractor: https://bit.ly/44bI1MD
Sharpstar 150mm f/2.8 HNT Hyperbolic Newtonian Astrograph: https://bit.ly/3Urd4AP

Filters:
IDAS NBZ 2 Duo Band Filter (Recommended for RASA or Hyperstar but also works on slower telescopes): https://bit.ly/3TyWq0B
Optolong L-Ultimate DuoBand filter: (Recommended for telescopes other than RASA or Hyperstar) https://bit.ly/3vSa737

Visual Observing and Accessories:
Sky-Watcher 150mm GTi GoTo Telescope (best value portable telescope): https://bit.ly/3Us9g2o
Sky-Watcher 16" Flextube SynScan (serious aperture with Go-To): https://bit.ly/3JrtGT1
Premium HoTech 1.25" SCA Laser Collimator (for reflector telescopes): https://bit.ly/3JvGpDW
Basic Laser Collimator (for reflector telescopes): https://amzn.to/3OwaohV

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