J. William Dell Brightness Analysis

I have done a pixel test. Pixel test on Summary Sept 21 & Oct 4

General comments
In trying to do a brightness variance test on these two Summaries, 
we need to consider the following things;

  Same Camera
  Same telescope
  A number of variables exist that may skew results
  Different Atmospheric conditions
  Time of Shoot
    Sept 21 taken at 09:08:23 UT
    Oct 4 taken at 07:04:27 UT

Process used for both images

Load images in Cadet Calibration software with 3 - 120 sec darks to create summaries.
  No enhancement.
  Save as Fits file
  Open in Avis Fits file viewer
  Change to negative image
  Identify & record pixel strength based on Avis Fit Files Viewer program

When looking at the two Summary images 
 Sept 21 Summary image
  Pixel images 3 
  1 @ 240
  1 @ 241
  1 @ 229 
 Surrounding pixels average 199 to 203

 Oct. 4 Summary image
  Pixel images 3
  1 @ 260
  1 @ 174
  1 @ 155
 Surrounding pixels average 118 to 121 

Pixel strength of object compared to surrounding background.

 On Sept 21 image (average surrounding pixel strength assumed at 200) 
  1 @ +40
  1 @ +41
  1 @ +29

 On Oct 4 image (average surrounding pixel strength assumed at 120)
  1 @ +140
  1 @ +54
  1 @ +34 

Conclusions;
 Based on this process,
   it does appear that the object has increased in brightness
   between Sept 21 and Oct 4 

Data is provided that you may draw your own conclusions.

J. William Dell