Odd speckles in flat files [Deep Sky] Acquisition techniques · Craig Dixon · ... · 5 · 202 · 1

craigdixon1986 3.01
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Has anyone seen anything like this before in flat frames? This is a single flat with an STF applied and I have these speckles on one side of the sensor. I've tried a number of different exposure lengths as well as twilight flats and using a flat panel.Screenshot 2025-07-11 at 21.39.58.png
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andreatax 9.89
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ice crystals, possibly.
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Wjdrijfhout 6.78
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Looks indeed like condensation on your sensor. If you look closely, you will probably find them on your lights as well. Turn off cooling for a bit, until they're gone. Then turn cooling back on but try to cool down very slowly.
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bigCatAstro 0.00
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Willem Jan Drijfhout:
Looks indeed like condensation on your sensor. If you look closely, you will probably find them on your lights as well. Turn off cooling for a bit, until they're gone. Then turn cooling back on but try to cool down very slowly.

Indeed and alternatively, letting the camera stabilize at its cool down temperature for 15-30 minutes before imaging can help with icing.
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TiffsAndAstro 1.81
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Look like stars to me
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craigdixon1986 3.01
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That's it thanks guys. It was dew. problem solved.
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