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Run as administrator?

Last post by chris_g « Thu May 25, 2023 2:57 am
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by DEnc » Wed May 24, 2023 5:14 pm

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I upgraded to ASCOM v6.6 SP1 and saw the following on the website. Just passing it along in case it's of interest:--

Running as Administrator on...

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I've run APT with Administrator privileges and it has no issues communicating with PHD2 or EQ-Mod, it also has no issues talking to Stellarium, none...

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Thu May 25, 2023 2:57 am
DSLR Vs Dedicated Astronomy Camera - What's your opinion?

Last post by chris_g « Sun May 21, 2023 10:59 pm
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by chris_g » Thu Oct 21, 2021 9:13 pm
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My current rig is using an unmodified DSLR Canon 600D. I'm saving my pennies for a new camera some time after the new year and am wondering is the...

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Well all, I've made my decision and I believe it's time to put this to bed with a full review of my choice, the SV405CC by SVBony. Primary reason is...
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Sun May 21, 2023 10:59 pm
A newbie question for cooled cameras

Last post by chris_g « Sun May 21, 2023 2:58 pm

by chris_g » Sun May 21, 2023 2:58 pm

Hello all,

I just got my replacement for my SV405CC and hope to give it's first light next week.

My only question is, when do you put in a...

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Sun May 21, 2023 2:58 pm
alignment issue

Last post by Juno16 « Wed May 17, 2023 5:23 pm
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by 1jimalexander » Fri May 12, 2023 7:44 pm

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I've captured over 200 frames with my C11 edge HD at F6 with an ZWO 533mc. 30 sec subs. No guiding so the target moved over time but each frame was...

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Wow! Awesome!

Thank you for sharing!

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Wed May 17, 2023 5:23 pm
New Mount Advice!

Last post by JayTee « Tue May 02, 2023 6:38 pm
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by Juno16 » Fri Oct 15, 2021 10:59 pm
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Hi TSS,

I am in a dilemma with the recent demise of my Celectron AVX mount (it had issues, but I took it out trying to repair it).

With the very...

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Jean-Yves,

Start a new thread -- they're free!!!
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Last post by JayTee
Tue May 02, 2023 6:38 pm
SVBONY SV105 Surprised me for guiding

Last post by Snarf_Holland « Wed Apr 26, 2023 9:25 pm
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by StarLord101 » Wed May 05, 2021 6:56 pm

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I'll state upfront, I have ZERO stake or benefit whatsoever with this product or company. ie: I am not benefitting directly or indirectly from this....

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@jaytree Thanks! That was very helpful, and it works!
On to the Next step/level!👌🏻👍🏻

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Last post by Snarf_Holland
Wed Apr 26, 2023 9:25 pm
Windows 11 night light

Last post by 1jimalexander « Tue Apr 25, 2023 4:17 pm
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by 1jimalexander » Sun Apr 23, 2023 1:24 am

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Very limited Night LIght available in the new and improved Windows 11.
Blue seems to be what you get. Can't find anywhere to adjust.
Any one else...

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Thank you Gordon. I typed night in search and it offered settings Night Light . This seemed to offer additional adjustment.
Jim

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Tue Apr 25, 2023 4:17 pm
Planning for An Eclipse(s)

Last post by JayTee « Fri Apr 21, 2023 7:16 pm
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by JSBach1801 » Fri Apr 21, 2023 2:16 am

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On October 14th of this year there will be an annular eclipse which passes only about four hours from where I live. I want to take pictures of it. I...

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As for exposure changes when the eclipse hits, that's a great question. I'll still researching. At full eclipse it is not dark outside, if fact, it's...

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Fri Apr 21, 2023 7:16 pm
Should I buy a CMOS camera?

Last post by JayTee « Wed Apr 12, 2023 10:36 pm
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by Thefatkitty » Tue Apr 11, 2023 10:45 pm

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Hi all, hope you're good :D

I've been taking pictures of the Sun and Moon for what seems to be an eternity with a Canon DSLR. It seems I do more...

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After a little bit of research, I would also recommend the ZWO ASI174mm mini with a 0.5 reducer. I think this is your most economical approach....

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Last post by JayTee
Wed Apr 12, 2023 10:36 pm
How to Measure Sky Brightness From Your Images Using ASTAP

Last post by Juno16 « Mon Apr 10, 2023 1:23 am
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by Juno16 » Thu Apr 06, 2023 11:53 pm
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Hi everyone,

On the Dark Sky site, my imaging location (backyard) is Bortle 5.
I never really believed that my sky was a Bortle 5 because it really...

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I did a measurement using the tool as Jim described it on some Coma Cluster images I took last month. At 41 degrees early in the evening I got a...
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Mon Apr 10, 2023 1:23 am
Portable Battery Power BLUETTI Easter Sale %30

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sun Apr 09, 2023 6:33 pm
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by modelsbynight » Fri Apr 07, 2023 1:19 pm

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Up To 30% Off

April.6 - April.16

I just ordered mine

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The wind generators work very well and we are quite happy with their use.
It was installed while building shop/ studio so installation costs were...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sun Apr 09, 2023 6:33 pm
Remote dark site wireless network

Last post by chris_g « Wed Apr 05, 2023 2:28 am
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by TexasStar » Sat Apr 01, 2023 5:49 am

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Hey guys I have always dreamed of having a travel trailer that I could take to a dark sky site and spend days under dark skies imaging and having the...

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Eventually, your batteries will run down to unusable. When you get there, one to several of these will make AC power your preferred choice....

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Last post by chris_g
Wed Apr 05, 2023 2:28 am
connecting CGX-L mount

Last post by 1jimalexander « Sun Mar 26, 2023 4:06 am
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by 1jimalexander » Sat Mar 25, 2023 6:10 pm

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Got Java and ASCOM
I've downloaded CPWI, CFM, NexRemote.
Not having any luck with CPWI, NexRemote.
Is there a simple driver download for the CGX-L...

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Please and sorry.
Jim

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Sun Mar 26, 2023 4:06 am
Driver for CGX-L

Last post by 1jimalexander « Sat Mar 25, 2023 2:35 am

by 1jimalexander » Sat Mar 25, 2023 2:35 am

I recently recent my PC so I'm re-installing everything.
Got SGP up and running and trying to connect devices.
I,ve downloaded ASCOM6.
My mount is a...

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Last post by 1jimalexander
Sat Mar 25, 2023 2:35 am
asiair "service not connected"

Last post by JayTee « Tue Mar 14, 2023 6:22 am
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by 1jimalexander » Tue Mar 14, 2023 3:37 am

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I'm using an ASIAIR Plus with an Ioptron cem70g mount.
I have successfully used it using my iphone and an Ipad I've had for a while.
I purchased a...

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I think we are speaking of apples and oranges. I'm still in the PC laptop world of communicating with my mount. Sorry, I can't be more help.

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Last post by JayTee
Tue Mar 14, 2023 6:22 am
Filter size and Sensor chip size

Last post by sdbodin « Fri Mar 10, 2023 5:19 pm
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by Astroguy3236 » Fri Mar 10, 2023 3:55 pm

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I have an ASI533Mc camera with a 1 sensor. I have attached a ZWO Filter Drawer to the camera. I typically use 2 filters with the filter drawer...

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Yes, welcome to the group.

As to the question, yes save some bucks. Even though the camera states a 1 inch chip , it is actually 16mm diagonal and...

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Fri Mar 10, 2023 5:19 pm
Help Me Decide If I Really Need Another Imaging Scope!

Last post by Juno16 « Fri Mar 03, 2023 10:42 pm
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by JayTee » Thu Feb 23, 2023 9:07 pm

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Hi all,

I'm posing the question of do I really need another imaging telescope.

My current setup uses the ZWO ASI 294MC Pro camera and telescopes...

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Sounds like you are ready to go! Yes I am. Could I please have clear skies now... please?

I wish that I could grant you that wish!

I know that...

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Last post by Juno16
Fri Mar 03, 2023 10:42 pm
Flocking a baffled tube?

Last post by Larry 1969 « Sun Feb 26, 2023 8:28 pm

by Larry 1969 » Sun Feb 26, 2023 8:28 pm

Hello all!
I'm getting ready to do some maintenance on my Orion 8 F3.9 Newt and I'm wondering if there is a way to flock the tube even though it's...

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Last post by Larry 1969
Sun Feb 26, 2023 8:28 pm
A Post To Show What's Out There

Last post by pakarinen « Fri Feb 24, 2023 1:16 pm
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by JayTee » Fri Feb 24, 2023 1:51 am

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I found an AP system that defies all others. Billed as an all-in-one imaging system.

See for yourself.

AP Rig OMG.jpg

For the very...

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Gotta wonder how well it was system integration tested.

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Last post by pakarinen
Fri Feb 24, 2023 1:16 pm
Getting the most light on an OAG, HELP!

Last post by chris_g « Wed Feb 22, 2023 4:56 pm
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by chris_g » Sun Feb 12, 2023 6:18 am

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Hello all,

I am trying to place my OAG to get the most light and not interfere with the camera, below is the best I seem to be able to get. The...

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An update on this:

I solved the light converge issue, it had to do with the light source I was using and location of the OAG in the image circle. I...

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Last post by chris_g
Wed Feb 22, 2023 4:56 pm
Large scale frustration

Last post by XCalRocketMan « Mon Feb 20, 2023 2:30 am
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by KathyNS » Mon Feb 13, 2023 1:28 pm

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I've been itching for a couple of years to set up my C-11 for galaxy season. I was wanting a bit more image scale for little galaxies, planetary...

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I had many issues with my OAG, but most were solved when I went with the ASI174mini(mm). The sensitivity of this camera allows me to find stars in...

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Last post by XCalRocketMan
Mon Feb 20, 2023 2:30 am
SV501P 70mm OTA for a guide scope, what's your opinion?

Last post by chris_g « Thu Feb 16, 2023 9:18 pm
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by chris_g » Wed Feb 15, 2023 8:12 am

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Hello All

I'm looking for a lightweight inexpensive refractor that has at least a 400mm focal length to use as a guide scope that weighs less than...

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Adding a Barlow to the guide scope later, if that would improve guiding.
PHD2 can effectively guide at 1/10 of a pixel. Of course if you're mount...

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Thu Feb 16, 2023 9:18 pm
Head lamp suggestions

Last post by jrkirkham « Mon Feb 13, 2023 1:51 pm
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by 1jimalexander » Thu Jan 26, 2023 5:17 am

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I guess this could qualify as equipment .
I need a new head lamp. Only need red. USB charge. Lithium. Multiple brightness's is a want .
Hard to find...

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I kind of lean in a different direction from everyone else. I switched all of my battery driven devices to rechargeable batteries. I haven't had to...

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Last post by jrkirkham
Mon Feb 13, 2023 1:51 pm
asiair naming cameras

Last post by JayTee « Fri Feb 03, 2023 9:50 pm
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by 1jimalexander » Thu Feb 02, 2023 10:44 pm

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I have 2 identical cameras asi129mm. One for OAG and one for a guide scope.
When selecting which one I want for a device both cameras have the...

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I also did research on this yesterday, and I found nothing useful. All I can say is that if you figure it out, please share how you did it.

Sorry,...

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Last post by JayTee
Fri Feb 03, 2023 9:50 pm
Question for the lunar imagers

Last post by DEnc « Thu Feb 02, 2023 6:38 pm
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by DEnc » Tue Jan 31, 2023 5:38 pm

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How do lunar imagers having big-aperture rigs find their targets? Is there a software that can report the RA/Dec coordinates of a specific lunar...

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Well, here's a nice software solution to the problem!

Apparently you can sync the mount with Virtual Moon Atlas (VMA) and navigate to lunar...

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Thu Feb 02, 2023 6:38 pm

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