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Avoiding "flexure"?

Last post by Larry 1969 « Thu Mar 12, 2020 10:55 pm
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by Larry 1969 » Thu Mar 12, 2020 6:39 pm

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Hello again!

I want to attach an aluminum bar across my 2 scope mounting rings to attach my guide scope and mini PC to.
Is it as simple as that? A...

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Thanks for the replies!

I'm going to get a piece of 1/2 X 1 aluminum bar stock and drill it.

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Last post by Larry 1969
Thu Mar 12, 2020 10:55 pm
Should I use the ST-4 port?

Last post by JayTee « Sun Mar 01, 2020 12:23 pm
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by Larry 1969 » Sat Feb 29, 2020 7:28 pm

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Hello all!
I'm brand new to guiding and just bought my first guiding set-up. The camera has a mini USB port and cable that connects to my laptop....

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In case you were curious, here are the phd2 reasons to use ASCOM pulse guiding.

Here are some of the primary benefits:
1) A drastic reduction in the...

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Last post by JayTee
Sun Mar 01, 2020 12:23 pm
Mounting the guide scope?

Last post by Larry 1969 « Sun Mar 01, 2020 2:40 am
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by Larry 1969 » Sun Mar 01, 2020 12:14 am

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Hello all! Another guiding question if I may.

I have this kit with a camera and I'm wondering how critical it is to perfectly align the guide scope...

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There is no reason why the guide camera needs to be perfectly aligned with the imaging scope. It is handy to have them aligned if you use the guider...

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Last post by Larry 1969
Sun Mar 01, 2020 2:40 am
SBIG guide kit?

Last post by Larry 1969 « Wed Feb 26, 2020 11:22 am
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by Larry 1969 » Tue Feb 25, 2020 2:40 pm

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Hello all!
I came across this on CN and was wondering if it would be a good choice to guide my 800mm FL scope with APS-C size DLSR on an EQ6-R Pro...

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Thanks guys!
I liked the idea of it being small and very light and it seems well mounted.
The Orion StarShoot Pro camera alone is $400. The...

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Last post by Larry 1969
Wed Feb 26, 2020 11:22 am
Orion's total sollution?

Last post by Juno16 « Mon Feb 17, 2020 3:48 am
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by Larry 1969 » Sat Feb 15, 2020 8:21 pm

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Hello all!

After a few imaging sessions I've determined that I hate the polar alignment process... :flame:
I was advised to use Sharpcap Pro but...

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Hi Larry,

I also use the SSAG with the Orion 50 mm guide scope with helical focuser (the Magnificent Mini). It was a cinch to set up in the daytime...

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Last post by Juno16
Mon Feb 17, 2020 3:48 am
Oh snap......

Last post by Baskevo « Mon Feb 03, 2020 3:48 am
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by Astroglide65 » Mon Feb 03, 2020 2:03 am

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Hello everybody,
I got my AVX mount back from being serviced and finally had a chance to get set up and see how it runs. I slewed to an object and...

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It could be a million things. First thing I would do is a whole new setup with the setup wizard. I would try a different cable. Also, I would post...

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Last post by Baskevo
Mon Feb 03, 2020 3:48 am
Running out of hair

Last post by jrm_astro « Sat Feb 01, 2020 12:33 am
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by jrm_astro » Thu Jan 30, 2020 12:11 pm

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For the last two weeks i have been trying to resolve a guiding issue.

Since installing ASCOM/APT for mount and camera control, PHD2 will not guide...

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Here's the Google Groups link for PHD2:

I think this may be an EQMOD group topic to start. I don't have a link for them.

Cheers,
JT

Thanks for...

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Last post by jrm_astro
Sat Feb 01, 2020 12:33 am
Going after M42 with APT - part 2

Last post by Juno16 « Sat Jan 25, 2020 3:53 am
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by bobharmony » Wed Jan 22, 2020 4:29 am

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I have to say this retirement thing is growing on me. Tonight was the second in a row with clear skies (although rather cold) and both weeknights no...

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Hi Bob,

Thanks for the darks info. I just want to be sure that there wasn't a way to get around some of the darks.

I decided on the Money's Head....

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Last post by Juno16
Sat Jan 25, 2020 3:53 am
AVX Guide Rates

Last post by bladekeeper « Tue Jan 21, 2020 4:53 am
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by Juno16 » Sun Jan 19, 2020 2:13 am
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Hi All,

I know that there are several Celestron AVX imagers out there.

Has anyone changed the default guide rates for DEC and RA?

Since I have...

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Out again tonight shooting M78 again. Been imaging about 90 minutes. Reduced the guide scope exposure to 1.0 second and so far getting the best...
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Last post by bladekeeper
Tue Jan 21, 2020 4:53 am
Tracking vs Guiding

Last post by Piet Le Roux « Tue Jan 14, 2020 9:32 am
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by bigfish » Mon Jan 13, 2020 4:59 am

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I'm sure this has been asked a hundred times but I want to be clear before I spend a fortune on the wrong equipment.
I have read this post 5 times...

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As far as AP is concerned I am a novice but my take on it, at this stage, is that you should not differentiate between tracking and guiding because...

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Last post by Piet Le Roux
Tue Jan 14, 2020 9:32 am
Manual dithering success.

Last post by Juno16 « Tue Jan 07, 2020 1:23 am
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by goldstar » Mon Jan 06, 2020 10:00 pm

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I 've finally had enough of walking noise in my images.
I have no more funds to indulge in laptop and PHD 2 to perform dithering and have to make do...

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Amazing job of manual dithering!

Glad that you got a routine down and saw success ir ridding the dreaded “walking noise” it sure does ruin an...

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Last post by Juno16
Tue Jan 07, 2020 1:23 am
Guide me here....

Last post by Astroglide65 « Sun Jan 05, 2020 8:31 pm
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by Astroglide65 » Sat Jan 04, 2020 1:57 pm

Hello everybody,
I'm interested in getting a used Meade ETX-125 EC for packing in the camper when I go on a trip. It can be set up as a EQ but can it...

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Last post by Astroglide65
Sun Jan 05, 2020 8:31 pm
Wireless PHD2

Last post by KathyNS « Sun Jan 05, 2020 2:13 pm
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by Astroglide65 » Sun Jan 05, 2020 2:11 pm

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Hello everybody,
While I'm waiting for my iEXOS 100 PMC-8 to arrive I've been tying up loose ends, downloaded and installed Explore Stars on my...

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If your laptop is controlling the mount, then anything running on the laptop can control it, including PHD2.

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Last post by KathyNS
Sun Jan 05, 2020 2:13 pm
let me see your guide graphs!

Last post by Mac « Tue Dec 31, 2019 11:35 pm
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by Micke187 » Tue Dec 31, 2019 1:54 am
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Well im out and doing some imaging and i think this graph on PHD2 is the best i have ever had.
I have always struggled to be under 1 before but...

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Man, that sure sounds like plenty of laptop! No built-in ethernet port? My i5 Dell is about 5-6 years old and it does have one. They must have gone...
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Last post by Mac
Tue Dec 31, 2019 11:35 pm
AVX Sidereal rate question

Last post by TheButcher « Sat Dec 21, 2019 7:19 pm
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by TheButcher » Sat Dec 21, 2019 3:25 am

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Hey all,

It looks like I may finally get a chance to go out tomorrow night with my new eyes, the Doc gave me full clearance :).

Now this is...

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Thanks Yobbo,

That explains alot about it :)

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Last post by TheButcher
Sat Dec 21, 2019 7:19 pm
PHD2 and OAG

Last post by JayTee « Tue Dec 10, 2019 9:21 pm
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by Astroglide65 » Tue Dec 10, 2019 3:03 pm

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Hello everybody,
I'm taking the step and going OAG. My telescope has FL of 731 mm f 4.5, setting up a new profile in PHD2 I'm assuming I enter the FL...

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Yes, use the guide camera numbers and the imaging telescope's focal length. PHD2 only cares about the guide camera. After you get your first...

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Last post by JayTee
Tue Dec 10, 2019 9:21 pm
PHD2 Calibration

Last post by JayTee « Sun Dec 01, 2019 4:43 am
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by starfield » Fri Nov 29, 2019 12:28 am

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So I'm new to Autoguiding. I had a question on the general workflow when setting up PHD2. I typically need to setup everything from scratch each...

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This is why I use the GA every time. Straight from the PHD2 manual:
The Guiding Assistant is an instructional tool to help you measure current...

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Last post by JayTee
Sun Dec 01, 2019 4:43 am
OAG

Last post by Star Dad « Wed Nov 27, 2019 6:07 pm
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by Astroglide65 » Wed Nov 27, 2019 3:24 pm

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Hello everybody,
I'm thinking about changing over to OAG, I'm looking for one that I can screw the 2 snout from my Sony a6000 into with the L-enhance...

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I use an Orion TOAG (Thin). It has worked for my Canon 70D and ASI120MM. When I converted to the ASI294MC for a primary camera it was a snap. Well,...

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Last post by Star Dad
Wed Nov 27, 2019 6:07 pm
Guide Camera

Last post by Graeme1858 « Mon Oct 21, 2019 9:51 pm
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by Graeme1858 » Mon Oct 21, 2019 5:45 pm

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Hello all

Could anyone advise what the sensible selection criteria is for a guide scope to go on a Celestron 9.25 F10 2350mm SCT please?

Rother...

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Just to backtrack a little: the ratio of imaging scope FL to guide scope FL is roughly 4 or 5 to 1. So the 80mm falls right in line with this rule of...

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Last post by Graeme1858
Mon Oct 21, 2019 9:51 pm
Telescope Setup for PH2

Last post by Graeme1858 « Mon Oct 21, 2019 12:25 pm
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by Graeme1858 » Mon Oct 21, 2019 6:12 am

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Hello

My guide scope is on my Christmas list so I'm still at the research stage. Astroglide65's thread ( raised a question in my head but I didn't...

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Thanks for the links and verbose answers. That helps hugely with the research!

Right, I'm going to go read all that I can find on the CGX mount...

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Last post by Graeme1858
Mon Oct 21, 2019 12:25 pm
Calibartion PHD2

Last post by bobharmony « Mon Oct 21, 2019 1:54 am
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by Astroglide65 » Sun Oct 20, 2019 8:16 pm

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Hello everybody,

Just when I thought I had my guiding with PHD2 figured out I think I believed I was living in the land down under???? I read I am...

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In the Northern hemisphere the scope will point South to be near the Celestial equator and the Meridian, just like the diagram you included shows....

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Last post by bobharmony
Mon Oct 21, 2019 1:54 am
PHD2ing

Last post by Astroglide65 « Sun Sep 29, 2019 10:57 pm
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by Astroglide65 » Tue Sep 24, 2019 10:02 pm
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Hello everybody,
I'm new here, just joined and I read over JayTee's article on using PHD2. I just got into PHD2 and have made the changes JayTee...

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Now that's impressive! You have quite a setup!

Thanks,
Dano
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Last post by Astroglide65
Sun Sep 29, 2019 10:57 pm
Good PA needed? Humbug!

Last post by Graeme1858 « Tue Sep 24, 2019 11:26 pm
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by goldstar » Mon Sep 23, 2019 3:27 pm

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2019 09 18.
As I commenced PA with my AVX, an old friend swung by for a chit-chat.
Now I find 4 star PA needs some concentration and chit-chat is...

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........So I just find the brightest star near where my goto alignment takes me, and presume it's the one.

Same as that!!!

Regards

Graeme

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Last post by Graeme1858
Tue Sep 24, 2019 11:26 pm
Is polar alignment necessary when using a guide scope?

Last post by bobharmony « Sat Sep 21, 2019 11:54 pm
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by Rmdigby » Thu Sep 19, 2019 8:03 pm

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So, if I manually locate an object of interest and activate the guide scope, do I have to complete the normal alignment steps first? (equatorial...

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Looking at @JayTee auto guide overview post, I had a quick question: You don't need additional camera control software to be able to auto-guide, do...

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Last post by bobharmony
Sat Sep 21, 2019 11:54 pm
ASI120MC Goes White During Guiding...?

Last post by bladekeeper « Thu Sep 12, 2019 1:37 am
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by fatboy1271 » Wed Aug 28, 2019 7:06 pm
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I posted this on the PHD2 Google Groups, but thought I'd also throw it up here:

I used to plug my ASI120MC into a USB hub; however, that seemed to...

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Also, quick question. In SharpCap, do you have your white balance set to Auto? If so, try turning off Auto and see what you get, at least with...
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Thu Sep 12, 2019 1:37 am

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