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Lack of CEM40 posts??

Last post by JayTee « Tue Sep 15, 2020 2:10 am
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by rayincorrales » Tue Sep 15, 2020 1:44 am

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Hello,

This is my first post, I'm a new member. This is a beautiful website and I'm looking forward to coming here often.

I am considering the...

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First off, welcome. Don't forget to stop by the Introduction forum and tell us a bit about yourself, your gear, and what you're hoping to do/achieve....

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Last post by JayTee
Tue Sep 15, 2020 2:10 am
I-Optron CEM 120 EC2

Last post by starman « Thu Sep 10, 2020 3:30 am
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by starman » Tue Sep 01, 2020 2:41 am

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Hi there everybody :) I am considering buying the above mount but everybody, including some dealers have suggested just buying the bog standard CEM...

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cheers :)

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Last post by starman
Thu Sep 10, 2020 3:30 am
CEM-60 likes perfect balance!

Last post by KathyNS « Tue Sep 08, 2020 4:57 pm
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by KathyNS » Tue Sep 08, 2020 12:55 am

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Having heard rumours that the CEM-60 prefers perfect balance to east-side-heavy, I thought I'd try it. Yeah, baby! It sure does! The last couple of...

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have you tried using 2x2 bin for your guide camera to try and average out star movment from the distortion from bad air ?

I am not even sure if I...

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Last post by KathyNS
Tue Sep 08, 2020 4:57 pm
Rotation on meridian flip

Last post by turboscrew « Tue Sep 01, 2020 8:48 pm
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by KathyNS » Tue Sep 01, 2020 5:58 pm

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On a recent image image, I noticed considerable (5+ degrees) rotation between images taken before and after the meridian flip. Ordinarily, I would...

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Please tell us, if you figure it out. I'm interested even if it doesn't concern me - at least for a while.

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Last post by turboscrew
Tue Sep 01, 2020 8:48 pm
Stupid questions about CEM120

Last post by turboscrew « Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:53 pm
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by turboscrew » Sat Aug 22, 2020 3:21 pm

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I've been bending towards getting a CEM120.
- Has there been problems with it?
- Any idea if it'll be discontinued in the near future? (Like CEM60.)...

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That LiteRock with 1.75 legs? Maybe a bit small for your mount.

I once saw a portable AstroPysics pier, I was impressed with how solid it was:...

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Last post by turboscrew
Sat Aug 22, 2020 8:53 pm
iOptron CEM70 Finally arrived (Photos of back)

Last post by TheButcher « Tue Aug 18, 2020 2:50 pm
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by TheButcher » Tue Aug 18, 2020 1:58 am

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Hey all,

I finally got my iOptron CEM70 after a 2 month wait. I have yet to use it due to weather (Go figure). I did have a chance to hook it up to...

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Thanks all :)

Hopefully, the skies will be good soon. Tomorrow night looks like I may have a decent chance. I will probably try this out first. It...

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Last post by TheButcher
Tue Aug 18, 2020 2:50 pm
Favor To Ask Of An iOptron CEM60 Owner

Last post by John999R « Tue Aug 18, 2020 1:08 am
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by jpelli » Sun May 17, 2020 12:08 am

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I am attempting to have made for me an adapter plate in order to purchase an iOptron CEM60 mount to use with a Celestron CGE heavy duty tripod. The...

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OR, you could purchase the Pier Toplate and take that to your custom shop and just have them attach this top plate to your CGE tripod. This may be a...

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Last post by John999R
Tue Aug 18, 2020 1:08 am
Anyone use a Losmandy G11 tripod with the CEM60?

Last post by John999R « Thu Aug 13, 2020 1:49 am
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by John999R » Sun Aug 09, 2020 8:11 am

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I want to use my G11 Losmandy tripod instead of the iOptron tripod, the one with the 2 legs. For some unknown reason, my tripod cannot handle my 11...

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I agree, Solsearcher. It wouldn't be a big deal for a machine shop or even take a look at a known plate fabricator like Dan's Plates? If I can't get...

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Last post by John999R
Thu Aug 13, 2020 1:49 am
Hand Controller Mount

Last post by Gfamily « Fri Aug 07, 2020 10:07 pm
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by 515bonner » Fri Aug 07, 2020 8:19 pm

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Just wondering what other iOptron mount users are doing for a means of containing the hand controller.
On the now sold Celestron mount I had, there...

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I have a skywatcher tripod that doesn't have a cradle, so I fashioned a hook out of garden wire and made a loop of thinner insulated wire that I...

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Last post by Gfamily
Fri Aug 07, 2020 10:07 pm
iOptron CEM60 - what's going on?

Last post by turboscrew « Thu Jul 30, 2020 9:11 pm
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by turboscrew » Sat Jul 25, 2020 10:16 am

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I saw this announcement on AstroShopp's web page: This product is no longer stocked and therefore cannot be purchased until further notice.
and...

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They are both replacing it with CEM70 and the Chinese factory is a bit sluggish and backed up.

I wish I knew that the CEM70 was coming out just a...

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Last post by turboscrew
Thu Jul 30, 2020 9:11 pm
Ioptron CEM70 Extra counter weight with C-11

Last post by TheButcher « Mon Jul 06, 2020 1:37 am
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by TheButcher » Sun Jul 05, 2020 6:40 pm

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Hey all,

I was wondering if I would need an extra counterweight for the CEM70 to use my Celestron C-11 (Just for Planetary initially to get...

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My CEM 60 counterweight shaft is 16 3/4 (42.5cm) of useable length.

JT

That is probably the same shaft. I should be good then since the EQ6-R...

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Last post by TheButcher
Mon Jul 06, 2020 1:37 am
iOptron CEM70 tripod?

Last post by TheButcher « Sun Jun 28, 2020 4:12 am
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by TheButcher » Thu Jun 25, 2020 3:30 pm

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Hey All,

I just purchased a iOptron CEM70 yesterday and was wondering what kind of Tripod would work for under $300 in the US? A pier would be an...

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Nice, maybe mention All Sky Cam along with:

Video Astrnomy
Discuss video astronomy / Electronically assisted imaging

Or maybe add Time Lapse...

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Last post by TheButcher
Sun Jun 28, 2020 4:12 am
CEM25P meridian flip settings for AP.

Last post by asanmax « Sat Jun 13, 2020 4:50 pm

by asanmax » Sat Jun 13, 2020 4:50 pm

Hi all!
So I've moved from an Explore Scientific mount to the CEM25P for astrophotography recently.
I haven't had a chance to set it up in my...

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Last post by asanmax
Sat Jun 13, 2020 4:50 pm
iOptron Snuggling--Not A Convenient Arrangement

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Thu May 28, 2020 5:07 pm
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by JayTee » Fri May 22, 2020 5:03 am

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Decent enough weather to warrant setting up the mount. I got the Tripier tripod all set up and ready for the mount head. I tried, and tried, and...

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Lay a wide ribbon across the opening before placing the mount back in the case.
When you want to remove the mount hold the two ribbon ends in one...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Thu May 28, 2020 5:07 pm
Can a Celestron CGE Heavy Duty Tripod Be Made To Adapt to an iOptron CEM60 Mount?

Last post by jpelli « Sun May 10, 2020 6:36 pm
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by jpelli » Sat May 09, 2020 10:52 pm

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The subject line is the question. I have been everywhere seeking a solution and have found none. Maybe someone on The Sky Searchers can help me....

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Thank you for your answer. That is probably what I'll do, buy the Tri-Pier Tripod. Sure was trying to avoid that solution since it is so expensive. A...

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Last post by jpelli
Sun May 10, 2020 6:36 pm
ioptron smartstar 8500 dob telescope mounts backwards. cant align

Last post by realflow100 « Sun Apr 19, 2020 11:28 pm
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by realflow100 » Mon Mar 30, 2020 7:10 am
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How do I somehow make the mount operate in a vertically reversed/upside-down mode somehow so I can use a dob telescope with it right-side-up but...

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its balanced perfectly. not the problem. i already fixed that.

i can loosen the clutch knob and the camera wont rotate from gravity in either...
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Last post by realflow100
Sun Apr 19, 2020 11:28 pm
Counterweight to balance camera lens

Last post by realflow100 « Sat Apr 18, 2020 11:00 pm
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by realflow100 » Sat Apr 18, 2020 4:00 pm

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I need either a dovetail piggyback adapter with a counterweight to attach to it. or 1/4 screw adapter with a counterweight to attach to it i can...

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:D

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Last post by realflow100
Sat Apr 18, 2020 11:00 pm
Aligning a camera to a dovetail L bracket adapter accurately?

Last post by realflow100 « Fri Apr 17, 2020 2:55 pm
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by realflow100 » Thu Apr 16, 2020 5:15 pm

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in a few days i'm getting a new camera lens for my camera
55-250mm IS II lens

And also getting a dovetail to 1/4 L bracket adapter to attach my...

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I just got my new lens! Yay! Now waiting for the bracket adapter to arrive on sunday or saturday.

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Last post by realflow100
Fri Apr 17, 2020 2:55 pm
CEM 60 -- All The Pieces Parts Have Finally Arrived

Last post by Juno16 « Thu Apr 16, 2020 3:00 am
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by JayTee » Wed Apr 15, 2020 5:09 am

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Due to the extreme current situation, my CEM 60 mount and the TriPier tripod got caught up in the maelstrom of factory closures and work-at-home,...

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Very nice JT! Finally, after months of waiting, you have your fine new mount.

No friction in either axis? Can’t imagine that!

Sounds like a nice...

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Last post by Juno16
Thu Apr 16, 2020 3:00 am
Fixing trailing/tracking problem? Please help! ioptron smartstar E8500R

Last post by realflow100 « Tue Apr 14, 2020 5:42 pm
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by realflow100 » Sun Apr 12, 2020 12:54 pm
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I am having some serious trailing issues with my ioptron smartstar E8500R ALT-AZ goto tracking mount

I've QUADRUPLE CHECKED that the settings are...

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I'm not using any computer. I only have the hand controller. it has no options for tracking speed in any way. its all automatic and not changable....
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Last post by realflow100
Tue Apr 14, 2020 5:42 pm
CEM60-Issue w/Adding Custom Comets

Last post by 515bonner « Mon Apr 06, 2020 6:25 pm
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by XwarpfactorX » Wed Mar 25, 2020 1:15 am

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I wanted to share this issue with other iOptron mount users, especially mounts with hand controller 8407+ (iEQ Pro/CEM60). A few days ago I attempted...

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Think I will wait a week or so. The new upgrade for the handset is there. If you look at the history of updates, it shows that there is also an...

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Last post by 515bonner
Mon Apr 06, 2020 6:25 pm
play/slack in ioptron-E 8500 causing jittery tracking?

Last post by realflow100 « Tue Mar 31, 2020 12:43 am
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by realflow100 » Wed Mar 25, 2020 7:02 am

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if I dont slew my telescope around for a while in all directions for a minute the tracking is quite jittery and stair-steppy. and theres almost half...

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could the gears just be not meshing snugly enough? too much play in the gears meshing and stuff?

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Last post by realflow100
Tue Mar 31, 2020 12:43 am
Connecting hardware thru CEM 60 USB ports

Last post by JeffBevan « Thu Mar 26, 2020 8:41 pm
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by JeffBevan » Thu Mar 26, 2020 7:20 pm

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Am I barking up the wrong tree? I am trying to hook my imaging camera and guide camera to my computer thru the USB ports resident on the mount. I...

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That is correct, I have figured out. Yes, now I do. Thanks

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Last post by JeffBevan
Thu Mar 26, 2020 8:41 pm
CEM40

Last post by 515bonner « Tue Mar 24, 2020 5:22 pm
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by 515bonner » Sun Feb 02, 2020 6:35 pm

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Last fall I bought a CEM40. With it came the 12v AC adapter, which I have been using here at home during the winter.
With spring approaching and...

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Wherever possible, avoid the Cigar Plug . It rarely make s solid connections, and is easily unplugged by accident as it has no threads or latch.

For...

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Last post by 515bonner
Tue Mar 24, 2020 5:22 pm
CEM 60 Legs, Which One?

Last post by JayTee « Mon Mar 23, 2020 4:04 am
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by JayTee » Fri Jan 31, 2020 2:35 am

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I'm about to pull the trigger on my new CEM 60 and am unsure which tripod/pier I should purchase. Here are the two choices:

Any help would be...

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Thank you, Warp!

Nothing is leaving China yet so I have the brand new mount head sitting in its shiny new case in my garage awaiting the tri-pier...

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Mon Mar 23, 2020 4:04 am

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