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Celestron SLT/GT Wedge For Budget Wide Field AP

Last post by JayTee « Wed Feb 09, 2022 1:13 am
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by JayTee » Sat Sep 14, 2019 6:04 am

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In an effort to increase our footprint on Google with articles that are germane to our forums, here is a reprint of an article I wrote and posted...

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Nicely done WP!

A quick tip, I replaced the tension spring that holds the mount plate against the altitude adjustment knob with a turnbuckle. It's a...

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Wed Feb 09, 2022 1:13 am
Expanded Coverage For This Sub Forum

Last post by JayTee « Fri Jan 14, 2022 8:14 pm

by JayTee » Fri Jan 14, 2022 8:14 pm

If you will notice the name change above, you can now post your AP software and AP apps questions here instead of the Software subforum. Remember, if...

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Fri Jan 14, 2022 8:14 pm
The Astro & AP Software Primer -- Wading Through The Disarray Of Titles

Last post by chris_g « Sat Feb 20, 2021 4:36 am
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by JayTee » Tue May 21, 2019 11:21 pm

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Before we begin, this material was developed by me for a class I have taught a number of times. This is only a discussion on AP software titles. I do...

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:text-thankyoublue: Totally awesome, thanks JT! Got this post bookmarked and will be referring to it often!

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Last post by chris_g
Sat Feb 20, 2021 4:36 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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Last post by sdbodin
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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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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Last post by chris_g
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
PEC Training EQ6 using EQMOD

Last post by tander7329 « Sun Feb 12, 2023 2:25 am
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by starfield » Fri Dec 09, 2022 8:09 pm

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Just found this nice video on setting up AutoPec using EQMod. For EQ6 mounts or similar supported mounts, it also explains how to permanently store...

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Just found this nice video on setting up AutoPec using EQMod. For EQ6 mounts or similar supported mounts, it also explains how to permanently store...

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Last post by tander7329
Sun Feb 12, 2023 2:25 am
asiair naming cameras

Last post by JayTee « Fri Feb 03, 2023 9:50 pm
Replies: 3
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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Last post by DEnc
Thu Feb 02, 2023 6:38 pm
DSLR Vs Dedicated Astronomy Camera - What's your opinion?

Last post by chris_g « Thu Feb 02, 2023 2:33 am
Replies: 30
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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Wow, Amazon has a an SVBony IMX585 based tec cooled camera, sv605cc, for $735 and I'm seeing a $40 coupon on that too.

Edit:

Really WOW!, SBony has...
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Last post by chris_g
Thu Feb 02, 2023 2:33 am
Reducer Field flattener and edge sharpness?

Last post by realflow100 « Fri Jan 20, 2023 4:41 am
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by realflow100 » Fri Jan 06, 2023 8:05 pm

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With my regular flattener (and spacers to get the spacing perfect) I can achieve 99.5% sharp corners in the farthest corners
but with my brand new...

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I just discovered a way to attach my ST80 lens to my 70mm ED telescope tube. with the 70mm lens switched out for the ST80 lens.
I can now shoot...

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Last post by realflow100
Fri Jan 20, 2023 4:41 am
powermate problem

Last post by 1jimalexander « Fri Dec 30, 2022 4:43 pm
Replies: 3
by 1jimalexander » Sun Dec 25, 2022 9:05 pm

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I get dust like circles on my frame when I attach the powermate 2.5.
Nothing shows up on the lenses.
Anyone seen this?

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JayTee: Yes. That explains what I was experiencing. I suppose the barlow amplifies dust in other parts of the image train.
Thanks
Jim

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Last post by 1jimalexander
Fri Dec 30, 2022 4:43 pm
Celestron C8 SCT with F/6.3 reducer - Guiding issues, help!

Last post by JayTee « Thu Dec 29, 2022 11:37 pm
Replies: 10
by chris_g » Wed Dec 28, 2022 3:41 am

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Hello all,

Finally, the C8 is capable of taking images longer than 15 seconds. Using an Orion ST80 and an ASI290. The image consistently shifts up...

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I also want to throw in the possibility that you may have mirror flop it is much more likely in the C11 and larger but it can still occur in a C8....

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Last post by JayTee
Thu Dec 29, 2022 11:37 pm
Pixinsight ChanelCombine problem

Last post by XCalRocketMan « Thu Dec 29, 2022 2:11 pm
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by 1jimalexander » Sun Dec 25, 2022 9:15 pm

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This is a question for the Pixinsight forum but I can't get logged in.
I've got Ha, Sii, and Oiii calibrated ,aligned, and integrated files.
When I...

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In the log file, SGP claims to be successfully changing filters.
I had opened the wheel and confirmed that it was actually rotating but, at the time...

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Last post by XCalRocketMan
Thu Dec 29, 2022 2:11 pm
Achieving focus with ASI 290 Guide and Orion ST80

Last post by chris_g « Wed Dec 28, 2022 3:47 am
Replies: 7
by chris_g » Sun Dec 18, 2022 9:18 am

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Hello all,

I'm missing the optics somehow here folks and am hoping someone can explain why I would not be able to achieve focus with the ZWO ASI...

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Wow, I added another 20mm extension tube and barely managed to focus with the ST80. It's hanging out there on it's very edge, really should have...

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Last post by chris_g
Wed Dec 28, 2022 3:47 am
New ZWO ASI2600MM stopped downloading

Last post by yobbo89 « Sun Dec 25, 2022 7:29 pm
Replies: 7
by Gerald_db » Wed Mar 17, 2021 8:15 pm

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My brand new 2600mm that cost an obscene amount of our Rands worked like a dream for 1 evening and then on night 2 after 20 x 240sec exposures first...

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dang, i've had my cameras serviced 3 times from zwo. it's a pain shipping but atleast they will do repairs even for out of warranty products , btw if...

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Last post by yobbo89
Sun Dec 25, 2022 7:29 pm
Solid State Drive and cold weather

Last post by Juno16 « Sat Dec 24, 2022 12:32 pm
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by bobharmony » Fri Dec 23, 2022 8:17 pm

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I have been struggling with the 1TB HDD that came in the laptop I use for AP imaging and processing. Both space and reliability have been issues for...

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Hey Bob,

I was just reading this thread on CN where someone mentioned using a heating pad under the laptop.
Great idea!

Thanks for the link,...

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Last post by Juno16
Sat Dec 24, 2022 12:32 pm
Autostakkert alignment points issue

Last post by Gordon « Wed Dec 21, 2022 5:32 pm
Replies: 3
by 1jimalexander » Tue Dec 20, 2022 8:10 pm

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I'm capturing planets:
c11 edge hd
asi224mc
ADC
Sharpcap
Autostakkert
Registax for wavelets

When I add Alignment Points in Autostakkert, the points...

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Anytime!

Glad you go it sorted out.

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Last post by Gordon
Wed Dec 21, 2022 5:32 pm
adjusting field flattener spacing. 70mm F6 ED telescope

Last post by AstroBee « Mon Dec 19, 2022 4:31 am
Replies: 11
by realflow100 » Sat Dec 03, 2022 9:10 pm

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Ive got an orion field flattener and a 70mm F6 ED telescope
but my edges are still just a little blurry
I made sure its not tilt. and its not. they...

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I agree with everyone else. Unless you have really high-end optics and a flattened that is dedicated to that exact scope, it's unlikely you will get...

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Mon Dec 19, 2022 4:31 am

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