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AVX not slewing in right direction

Last post by jazzin « Fri Mar 15, 2024 12:52 am
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by jazzin » Wed Mar 13, 2024 1:57 am

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Last night I had a Slew to problem in SGPro. Everything worked fine when going through my two star alignment and 4 star calibration routine. First...

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I've had this happen in another image acquisition software title, APT. My fix was to shut everything down (software, computer, telescope mount)...

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Fri Mar 15, 2024 12:52 am
Skipping Alignment?

Last post by Graeme1858 « Sun Feb 18, 2024 12:43 pm
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by 1cor29 » Sun Dec 26, 2021 12:51 pm
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Greetings all,
I am very new to astronomy, telescopes (other than the simple refractor, point-and-view), and mounts! I have a question I'm hoping...

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You learn something new every day! If we ever have a clear night sky I will switch to the Equatorial Grid in Stellarium and see where the telescope...
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Last post by Graeme1858
Sun Feb 18, 2024 12:43 pm
WiFi capabilities of Meade LX85 ACF

Last post by Bigzmey « Thu Feb 01, 2024 5:59 pm
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by boese1978@q.com » Thu Feb 01, 2024 5:03 pm

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Considering the purchase of the above set up. Meade Stella WiFi adapter has been discontinued. Per Meade “ I should search these sites for options...

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I don't have experience with Meade Stella WiFi adapter but I would suggest a different route. Instead of getting a mount with WiFi add-on look for a...

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Last post by Bigzmey
Thu Feb 01, 2024 5:59 pm
Celestron Heavy Duty Manual Alt Az with tripod

Last post by helicon « Fri Dec 29, 2023 12:44 am
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by helicon » Mon Dec 25, 2023 4:01 pm

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I just picked up the above mount yesterday from B&H.

According to B&H it will handle a Celestron 102 XLT refractor (f/9.8) as I chatted with the...

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I got the mount and voila I attached the XLT to it.... here's a look in front of the Christmas tree 🎄

PXL_20231229_003325617.jpg

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Last post by helicon
Fri Dec 29, 2023 12:44 am
New Accessory Tray

Last post by helicon « Mon Nov 27, 2023 5:26 pm
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by SparWeb » Sun Nov 26, 2023 5:47 am

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I was inspired by this question a couple of months ago:

Since then I've tried a few versions. Each iteration is better, but I'm still not...

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Wow that's really cool. Certainly beats the accessory tray on the Twilight II mount.

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Last post by helicon
Mon Nov 27, 2023 5:26 pm
I potentially fixed my mount.

Last post by Graeme1858 « Sun Oct 22, 2023 4:19 pm
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by Jnicholes » Tue Aug 22, 2023 4:09 pm

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Hi everyone,

I’m posting today to say that I think I finally fixed the issue with my mount. It was actually very simple, and you guys were right...

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Impressive Jared!

Graeme

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Last post by Graeme1858
Sun Oct 22, 2023 4:19 pm
I need creat a new Accessory Tray

Last post by SparWeb « Sun Oct 22, 2023 3:22 am
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by Ward » Tue Oct 10, 2023 9:53 pm

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Hi
I have a Celestron Advanced GT, but it doesn't have the accessory tray, there is no possibility of buying it in Brazil, as it can only be found...

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Hi
I have a Celestron Advanced GT, but it doesn't have the accessory tray, there is no possibility of buying it in Brazil, as it can only be found...

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Last post by SparWeb
Sun Oct 22, 2023 3:22 am
Re-Greasing my CGX Worm Drives

Last post by JayTee « Mon Aug 21, 2023 7:25 pm
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by Graeme1858 » Thu Aug 17, 2023 2:00 pm
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My CGX sat in the garage for nine months whilst I was otherwise engaged and now it's sitting on top of my new pier. Trouble is, it's got a problem....

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Here's the Jet Stream right now:
Yowee!

I'm sure that a lot of us forget to look at conditions such as the jet stream to understand why our...
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Last post by JayTee
Mon Aug 21, 2023 7:25 pm
Hand controller.

Last post by Tillibobs « Thu Aug 10, 2023 6:19 pm
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by Tillibobs » Wed Aug 09, 2023 3:41 pm

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I.ve recently acquired a new ( to me ) celestron tripod ( 8SE ) with the Nextstar mount and hand controller. It's the same as the one I've used for...

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Thank you, i should be good to go now......Well, when the clouds go away
Keith

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Last post by Tillibobs
Thu Aug 10, 2023 6:19 pm
Yet another mount issue.

Last post by Jnicholes « Thu Apr 06, 2023 4:04 pm
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by Jnicholes » Fri Feb 10, 2023 3:52 am
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Hi everyone,

Once again, I have a mount issue. In fact, I have finally noticed a pattern with it.

Let me give you the rundown. I do an auto two...

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Hi guys,

I am aware of this is an old thread, but I wanted to let you know that I finally got around to fixing the mount.

I wasn’t able to fix it...
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Last post by Jnicholes
Thu Apr 06, 2023 4:04 pm
Astromaster 114

Last post by JayTee « Thu Dec 29, 2022 11:56 pm
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by Lord conDioin » Thu Dec 29, 2022 5:06 pm

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I have an astromaster 114 standard mount. I would like to buy an eq mount for it and motorize. I cannot find info on what mount to buy or even where...

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Welcome to TSS.

You may find this post very helpful. But it will generate more questions - which is good.

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Last post by JayTee
Thu Dec 29, 2022 11:56 pm
Tasco And Celestron -- Will It Work?

Last post by JayTee « Mon Nov 28, 2022 9:47 am
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by JayTee » Sun Nov 27, 2022 8:52 pm

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Has anyone ever tried pugging a Tasco HC into a Celestron Alt-Az goto mount like the GT, SLT, LCM, or CPC (BTW the HC for these mounts is...

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From the NexStar site: Under the Hand Control Compatibility

NexStar GT Hand Control - this hand control has been sold with several different...

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Last post by JayTee
Mon Nov 28, 2022 9:47 am
Am I A Sucker?

Last post by Ylem « Wed Sep 28, 2022 3:13 am
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by JayTee » Fri Sep 16, 2022 11:59 pm

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I just stumbled across this ad looking for information about where the index mark on a Celestron goto SLT mount is located. I saw this, read the...

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Keep checking your credit card daily for false charges, there is a possibility they could sell your card info to more scammers.

My CC was...

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Last post by Ylem
Wed Sep 28, 2022 3:13 am
SE6 Mount

Last post by JayTee « Sun Sep 04, 2022 12:47 am
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by Greenman » Sat Sep 03, 2022 8:53 am

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I have been setting up my Celestron SE6, firstly for visual work at the astronomy club I have set up in the Village, and secondly to give me a...

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For lunar/planetary, Alt-Az is more than good enough. Remember that for planetary AP you want to get your focal length FL as long as you can...

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Last post by JayTee
Sun Sep 04, 2022 12:47 am
Is PEC necessary with ASIAIR?

Last post by Gordon « Sun Jul 31, 2022 8:37 pm
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by psy1280 » Sun Jul 31, 2022 1:10 pm

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I read a post recently that said PEC training wasn't necessary with the ASIAIR Plus because the mount corrections would conflict with the ASIAIR...

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I personally don't use PEC training on my Orion EQ6 mount, I've found that just getting your guiding software dialed in is sufficient as long as you...

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Last post by Gordon
Sun Jul 31, 2022 8:37 pm
CGX RA spike/PHD2 Log viewer

Last post by AstroBee « Sat Jul 02, 2022 4:12 am
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by KC_Astro_Mutt » Fri May 13, 2022 11:44 pm

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So last weekend, had a nice clear night. I've been chomping at the bit to use my new CGX with the AT130EDT. Everything worked great, I mostly was...

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Check that belt tension too. It should be just tight enough to maintain position and not force the motor drive gear to be pulled towards the other...

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Last post by AstroBee
Sat Jul 02, 2022 4:12 am
AVX Lights up but doesn't boot or respond

Last post by turboscrew « Sun Jun 12, 2022 5:01 pm
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by StarLord101 » Sat Jul 24, 2021 11:14 pm
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I have an avx mount I've barely used about 1yr old. Had not used it in a few months. Went to power it up from the 12v DC portable power pack (used...

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Maybe his is of help?

I understand that the serial port is real PC RS-232 (not quite the original RS-232, but PC-version of it: +/- 12V max).
The...
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Last post by turboscrew
Sun Jun 12, 2022 5:01 pm
Does Avx mount beep normally on power on?

Last post by goldstar « Wed Jun 08, 2022 4:12 pm
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by StarLord101 » Tue Jun 07, 2022 7:56 pm

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It's been a while since I used the mount, especially working properly. I'm troubleshooting and i'm trying to figure out if I am misremembering the...

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Nope. Never heard mine beep.
I did hear a low pitched whine once from the motors as the supply voltage was too low but otherwise as quiet as a mouse.

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Last post by goldstar
Wed Jun 08, 2022 4:12 pm
CGX-L keeps hitting switch limits!?

Last post by UlteriorModem « Thu Apr 28, 2022 10:03 pm
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by UlteriorModem » Sun Apr 10, 2022 4:52 pm
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I am having a very difficult time with this pesky issue.

Briefly when the software (SGP) goes to slew and center a certain target NGC 3368 at around...

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So another bit happier update...

I got and installed the CPWI software and happy to report it works quite well! Solved my side of pier issue and...
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Last post by UlteriorModem
Thu Apr 28, 2022 10:03 pm
Celesron CGX / CGX-L Celestron or Synta?

Last post by JayTee « Mon Mar 28, 2022 8:16 pm
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by UlteriorModem » Mon Mar 28, 2022 3:14 pm

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Quick question.

Im having a heluva time getting my new configuration working and literally grasping at straws here.

I installed the ASCOM Celestron...

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Is your mount a Celestron mount or a Skywatcher mount? Since it is a Celestron you go with the Celestron driver. Celestron tells both types of mounts...

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Last post by JayTee
Mon Mar 28, 2022 8:16 pm
Another bizarre mount issue.

Last post by AstroBee « Wed Mar 02, 2022 9:22 pm
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by Jnicholes » Sun Feb 27, 2022 11:03 pm

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Hi,

Haven’t been on for a while, The skies have been cloudy. That’s a bummer. However, that’s not why I’m posting.

My last astronomy session where...

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Up and Right gets rid of mount backlash. Depending on the mount/controller software, you should have an option in the settings in there that says...

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Last post by AstroBee
Wed Mar 02, 2022 9:22 pm
Another SE mount question: set goto?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Tue Feb 08, 2022 5:37 am
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by gregl » Tue Jul 21, 2020 11:49 pm

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Say, if there are any SE experts out there I could use a clarification on setting the goto approach and alignment stars. I’ve got sources that advise...

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Actually taking the time to set the backlash works wonders as well :)
I have always used up and right with Celestron mounts though.

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Tue Feb 08, 2022 5:37 am
CGX mount in the cold

Last post by speedster « Tue Feb 08, 2022 2:49 am
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by I Am Marsha » Fri Oct 09, 2020 11:55 am

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I just got a CGX mount to set up in my POD observatory. I live in Maine where winter temperatures can get down to -30, -40 f. Will it do any damage...

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The newer celestron mounts that i've seen have descent grease instead of the old cosmolene feeling stuff. Mount will be fine but hand control display...

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Last post by speedster
Tue Feb 08, 2022 2:49 am
Mount issue

Last post by Jnicholes « Tue Jan 18, 2022 5:49 pm
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by Jnicholes » Mon Jan 17, 2022 3:15 am
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Hi everyone,

Not sure if this is the appropriate place to post this or not. I have a mount issue.

I am not sure what my mounts model is, first...

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I forgot to say, thank you all for the help. I really appreciate it.

Jared
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Last post by Jnicholes
Tue Jan 18, 2022 5:49 pm
iOptron iPolar

Last post by 1cor29 « Tue Dec 28, 2021 2:56 pm

by 1cor29 » Tue Dec 28, 2021 2:56 pm

Does anyone here use the iPolar with the software, to do polar alignment with their laptop? I am having issues with polar alignment, using the...

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Tue Dec 28, 2021 2:56 pm

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