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Astroberry problems

Last post by Star Dad « Sat Oct 29, 2022 4:42 pm
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by Star Dad » Sun Jul 31, 2022 9:40 pm
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I finally broke down (because my windblows laptop is having serious issues booting) and got a Canakit Pi. It came yesterday, and I frantically tried...

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Yeah, now it's more about me getting familiar with and using the software. Doing AP once every 2 or 6 weeks isn't enough to keep the memory banks...
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Sat Oct 29, 2022 4:42 pm
iOptron cem70g using iPolar

Last post by 1jimalexander « Tue Oct 25, 2022 10:02 pm
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by 1jimalexander » Tue Oct 25, 2022 9:18 pm

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Trying to get my cem70g mount set up. I just installed ascom 6.6. In the settings for iPolar, I click on Read Latitude and Longitude from mount .
I'm...

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Oops! It's actually iOptron not celestron.

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Last post by 1jimalexander
Tue Oct 25, 2022 10:02 pm
Well, I bought a camera...

Last post by davesellars « Tue Oct 11, 2022 6:10 pm
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by davesellars » Thu Oct 06, 2022 9:48 pm

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So approx 5 years after selling all my AP stuff (EQ6 and modified DSLR, guide cam etc etc etc), I thought I'd dip my toe (perhaps just the pinkie...)...

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Many thanks Marshall! It's a bit of a learning curve but getting there... ;)

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Last post by davesellars
Tue Oct 11, 2022 6:10 pm
question. CEM70G HC

Last post by 1jimalexander « Sat Oct 08, 2022 2:31 pm
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by 1jimalexander » Fri Oct 07, 2022 6:46 pm

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The manual for the CEM70G refers to hand controller 8407 which shows a serial port plug in.
The hand controller that came with the mount is an 8410....

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I've discovered that this newer HC plugs into the usb 3.0 on the mount. Problem solved.

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Sat Oct 08, 2022 2:31 pm
Guiding Needed?

Last post by JayTee « Thu Oct 06, 2022 11:58 pm
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by hatflyer » Thu Oct 06, 2022 8:04 pm

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I have a Nikon D5500, a Nikon f/4.5 400mm lens, and the AZ-GTi mount.

My first subs at 30 seconds looked pretty good. Then they deteriorated a bit,...

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If you were to use a different lens and possibly drop the fl down to 200 mm, it would be interesting to see what that change causes in your images....

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Last post by JayTee
Thu Oct 06, 2022 11:58 pm
My first SCT

Last post by XCalRocketMan « Wed Oct 05, 2022 8:09 pm
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by 1jimalexander » Wed Oct 05, 2022 7:09 pm

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I've been using a refractor up until now.
Just received a Celestron 11edgeHD and a HyperStar.
What a weird experience attaching the HyperStar to the...

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Since you have the 11 the effect of objects impacting the light is minimized. I use Hyperstar on my Edge. But, you are correct, there are some issues...

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Last post by XCalRocketMan
Wed Oct 05, 2022 8:09 pm
Ghost in the machine! Rigel Nstep focuser issues.

Last post by JayTee « Tue Oct 04, 2022 7:07 pm
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by UlteriorModem » Tue Oct 04, 2022 2:29 pm

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The following is a copy of an email I sent to Rigel support. Too lazy to re-type the entire thing!

But thought I would post here and 'maybe' someone...

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Sounds very frustrating Tom, I hope you can get this sorted out.

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Last post by JayTee
Tue Oct 04, 2022 7:07 pm
Problems With Accurate SSlewing After PA

Last post by Juno16 « Fri Sep 30, 2022 10:21 am
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by hatflyer » Thu Sep 29, 2022 4:12 pm

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After I polar align with EQ mount (AZ-GTi), the slew to my first target is way off (e.g 40+ degrees), even tho mount/camera were aligned to north...

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Probably a dumb question, but you do have the “SYNC” button on in NINA plate-solving?

I don’t use Synscan myself. I use Cartes du Ceil to goto...

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Last post by Juno16
Fri Sep 30, 2022 10:21 am
In Search of pinpoint stars in 10-minute subs.

Last post by chris_g « Fri Sep 16, 2022 1:35 pm
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by chris_g » Sun Aug 28, 2022 3:58 am

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Hello all,

I ran 5 10-minute subs on Vega to see how well things would turn out when the Sky Gods were nice a couple of months back. At first glance...

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@chris_g

Hey Chris,

That looks great!

I was noticing your PHD2 image window. Are you not using multiple stars?
Brain, Guiding tab, “Use Multiple...

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Fri Sep 16, 2022 1:35 pm
A peir side Mini PC

Last post by AstroBee « Thu Sep 15, 2022 9:37 pm
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by Jockinireland » Mon May 30, 2022 2:00 pm

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With my new Todmorden style pier meaning that I have less concerns about cable snags and a forthcoming autofocus system planned (as soon as the ZWO...

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I have an i3 NUC on my pier that I use. It has a USBc port on it that I plug an external SSD drive into. When I'm done at night and packing up, I...

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Last post by AstroBee
Thu Sep 15, 2022 9:37 pm
Where Is Starting RA/DEC With Synscan?

Last post by SkyHiker « Thu Sep 15, 2022 7:01 pm
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by hatflyer » Thu Sep 15, 2022 2:46 pm

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How does Synscan set it's current location coordinates on start-up? It's not DEC=90, RA=0? I think that's what NINA assumes. When I opened Synscan it...

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Can you set the hour angle instead? That should be 6 in the home position. RA then follows from your location and local time.

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Last post by SkyHiker
Thu Sep 15, 2022 7:01 pm
PA With Synscan

Last post by chris_g « Mon Sep 12, 2022 5:13 pm
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by hatflyer » Fri Sep 09, 2022 10:19 pm

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Can I do polar align and track with Synscan via laptop (I have no handheld)? Does it not use plate solving?

Thanks.

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It would help if you could tell us the mount you have. Astrotorilla is a plate solving program that works with Windows... I used it for years. More...

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Last post by chris_g
Mon Sep 12, 2022 5:13 pm
Tracking With 400mm Lens

Last post by OzEclipse « Mon Sep 05, 2022 10:24 am
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by hatflyer » Sun Sep 04, 2022 1:04 pm

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I have the Sky Watcher AZ-GTi mount in EQ mode. Can it track with a 400mm lens on a crop sensor without auto-guiding? I've had success at 300mm....

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I agree with Steve.
I use the best of my lens collection, those that give the very best pinpoint stars. I don't worry too much about focal length. A...

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Last post by OzEclipse
Mon Sep 05, 2022 10:24 am
PA and DEC Error

Last post by Juno16 « Mon Aug 29, 2022 12:15 pm
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by hatflyer » Sun Aug 28, 2022 1:50 am

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I set my mount 40 degrees up from a level mount (my latitude in northern hemisphere), point true north (AZ error~0). But TPPA says DEC error is -90...

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I saw your post on Discord.

With my experience limited experience with N.I.N.A. Discord, their support os in-demand.
I would recommend that you...

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Last post by Juno16
Mon Aug 29, 2022 12:15 pm
NINA and Synscan

Last post by hatflyer « Sat Aug 27, 2022 6:11 pm

by hatflyer » Sat Aug 27, 2022 6:11 pm

After I PA in NINA, seems I need to 2- or 3-star align in Syncan. When I do that, how does NINA know of the adjustments I make in Synscan?

Thanks.

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Last post by hatflyer
Sat Aug 27, 2022 6:11 pm
Polar Alignment Failure ion NINA

Last post by hatflyer « Thu Aug 25, 2022 2:03 am
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by hatflyer » Fri Aug 12, 2022 1:55 am
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I have ASTAP installed in the right directory for NINA, yet when I try to plate solve in NINA, it says No star database found at C|Program...

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So I 3 point polar aligned, but when I try to 2-star calibrate the AZ-GTi mount, it points the camera towards the north, not the southern sky where...
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Last post by hatflyer
Thu Aug 25, 2022 2:03 am
iOptron HEM27 Initial Review and Info

Last post by Ed217 « Sun Aug 21, 2022 11:57 am
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by Ed217 » Mon Aug 08, 2022 12:46 pm

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Had the HEM27 out for the second time last night and was fairly clear for a few hours. Generally things seemed to work well other than PHD2 (see...

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Thanks for posting this Ed. Very interested to hear more - especially guiding experiences.

I have had the mount out a couple of nights so far, one...

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Last post by Ed217
Sun Aug 21, 2022 11:57 am
New telescope

Last post by chris_g « Fri Aug 19, 2022 3:37 pm
Replies: 21
by Mirrorgirl » Fri Aug 05, 2022 6:13 pm
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Hi there guys

I have a 800 pound budget and I want to get a new scope I was think William optics any ideas?

Rhoda

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o as I see it, you are squeezed between a mount that places an upper limit on payload, and already owning a capable optic that suits your mounting. I...
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Last post by chris_g
Fri Aug 19, 2022 3:37 pm
Gear opinions needed

Last post by Greenman « Mon Aug 15, 2022 3:00 pm
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by werther » Fri Aug 12, 2022 5:31 pm

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Hi,

I’m a total beginner.
I’m interested in astrophotography and recently found myself reading more and more about it.
I plan to buy some gear,...

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I agree with both of the above, to me it looks as if someone has bought a lot of gear, but if he describes it as an astrophotograpy set up it is less...

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Last post by Greenman
Mon Aug 15, 2022 3:00 pm
Lightweight Motorized Mount

Last post by hatflyer « Tue Aug 02, 2022 11:28 pm
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by hatflyer » Sun Jul 31, 2022 12:30 pm
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Are there any motorized mounts that can be controlled by software or handheld device that can automatically slew and weighs under 3 pounds? The load...

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Had a question but solved, I think.

Using Synscan on my laptop along with NINA on there as well, I can have all apps on my laptop. No need for a...
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Last post by hatflyer
Tue Aug 02, 2022 11:28 pm
Upgrading Focuser on 8" x 1000mm Orion Reflector

Last post by bigfish « Sun Jul 24, 2022 11:02 pm

by bigfish » Sun Jul 24, 2022 11:02 pm

Hello Everyone.
Has anyone upgraded the focuser on an 8 Orion reflector to anything other than their low profile version? (I don't want the low...

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Last post by bigfish
Sun Jul 24, 2022 11:02 pm
Stellarvue 80mm SV80 Raptor Carbon Fiber ED Doublet

Last post by Bigzmey « Sun Jul 17, 2022 6:00 pm
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by BABOafrica » Sun Jul 17, 2022 11:33 am

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I just bought a Stellarvue 80mm SV80 Raptor Carbon Fiber ED Doublet for doing astrophotography. I got it for $425 including shipping and some nice...

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Congrats BABO! Stellarvue refractors are of high quality. Sorry, just visual experience here.

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Last post by Bigzmey
Sun Jul 17, 2022 6:00 pm
Am I using the wrong barlow?

Last post by JayTee « Sat Jul 09, 2022 7:59 pm
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by jrkirkham » Fri Jul 08, 2022 5:55 pm

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For solar system photography I have been using my C11 with a ZWO ASI120MC camera and a 2.5X Powermate. I have watched a couple of videos lately that...

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I most likely have different equipment for focusing my SCT than you might. I use both the feather touch focuser and my screw on a crayford dual speed...

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Last post by JayTee
Sat Jul 09, 2022 7:59 pm
My older Astrodon filters doesn't fit my new CFW - thoughts/suggestions?

Last post by ram « Sat Jun 25, 2022 11:45 pm

by ram » Sat Jun 25, 2022 11:45 pm

Hi all, it has been a while since I posted but I am lurking and checking out your awesome images when I can. But I have a question and I'm wondering...

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Last post by ram
Sat Jun 25, 2022 11:45 pm
Periodic error showing less near celestial equator??

Last post by realflow100 « Sat Jun 25, 2022 2:50 am

by realflow100 » Sat Jun 25, 2022 2:50 am

Why would that be?

I'm just for some reason not seeing as much near the celestial equator. but its WORSE closer to the celestial pole??

My polar...

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Last post by realflow100
Sat Jun 25, 2022 2:50 am

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