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Help With Orion VersaGo II Mount

Last post by Bigzmey « Fri Jul 24, 2020 9:14 pm
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by Refractordude » Mon Jul 20, 2020 9:30 pm

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I have seen images and read that this extension tube is compatible with the Versago II. However, at the place of attachment it is lose with a rattle....

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Great that you have sorted out it RD! If the mount works fine for your purpose there is no need to buy another.

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Last post by Bigzmey
Fri Jul 24, 2020 9:14 pm
SVP lock levers sloppy

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Fri Jul 10, 2020 4:14 am
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by olben1 » Thu Jul 09, 2020 11:56 pm

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Both the RA and Dev locking levers feel like they're tight, yet the scope is while not truly free, it still will rotate rather easily on both axes....

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Remove the two silver screws indicated by arrows and remove the clutch knobs, they are just held in place by...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Fri Jul 10, 2020 4:14 am
SVP goto question

Last post by rickolson62 « Wed Jul 08, 2020 2:46 pm
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by rickolson62 » Mon Jun 15, 2020 11:07 pm

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hello folks! I was going to get an exos2 GT but after a LOT of reading I went with a skyview pro goto. my question is can this be run from stellarium...

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thank you everyone for all the input, it means a lot! I got tired of fooling with it so I drilled and tapped it to fit. lol. which I think i like...

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Wed Jul 08, 2020 2:46 pm
HDX110 and PHD2

Last post by Graeme1858 « Tue Jun 30, 2020 2:40 am
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by tufstars » Mon Jun 29, 2020 8:24 pm

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Hello,

If anyone can help me get these two to work together I would be eternally grateful.

I have the Orion HDX110 and I bought the Shoestring...

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So am I supposed to be using a serial adapter and plugging the USB cable via adpater into the serial port?

Hello Ryan

In most instances the USB...

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Last post by Graeme1858
Tue Jun 30, 2020 2:40 am
Orion dual axis drive and indigo

Last post by ARock « Tue Jun 23, 2020 4:20 pm
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by olben1 » Fri Jun 19, 2020 3:09 am

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Is there a conversion to make the dual axis drive for the SVP mount indigo compatible?

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This thread might help

While you are right about mounting ease of Truetrack, the motor specs might be too old. Might be worth considering newer...

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Last post by ARock
Tue Jun 23, 2020 4:20 pm
Just got a used Orion sirius EQ‑G - any free software?

Last post by TSS_ASTRO « Sat Jun 20, 2020 11:24 pm
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by TSS_ASTRO » Sat Jun 20, 2020 4:39 pm

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Hi All,
I just picked up a used Orion sirius EQ‑G mount.
But the mount did not come with the hand controller.

However it appears the mount can also...

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Right then!
If that is the case - then Orion does make the non-go-to controller.
I shall call them and ask about that.
Thanks

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Last post by TSS_ASTRO
Sat Jun 20, 2020 11:24 pm
My Sky View Pro

Last post by Ylem « Wed Jun 17, 2020 1:11 am
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by Shabadoo » Sat Aug 24, 2019 9:22 pm

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I like my SVP.
It's sturdy. It's well built. It's modified for the synscan Goto system.
The SVP is maxed out with the factory supplied package- the...

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The SVP is a great mount!! I have had mine for years :)

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Last post by Ylem
Wed Jun 17, 2020 1:11 am
Orion Electronic Motor Drive Question

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Tue May 26, 2020 4:17 am
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by Refractordude » Sat May 23, 2020 11:22 pm

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I really enjoy the planets and moon at high magnification. At high mag objects move out of view to quick for me to enjoy fine details. Has anyone...

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Yes the ones Ylem has linked to are the ones for the Skyview Pro.
The 2M is for a EQ-2, the 3M for a EQ-3

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Tue May 26, 2020 4:17 am
Celestron 6" Refractor With Orion Skyview Pro EQ Opinions

Last post by bladekeeper « Sat Nov 30, 2019 5:32 am
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by Refractordude » Fri Nov 29, 2019 5:18 am

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I snipped this from some place on the www. What do you think?

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I am 5' 16 and usually have no trouble with my C6-R on my AVX. I do use an AstroZap dew shield instead of the stock 3 lb. coffee can the scope comes...

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Last post by bladekeeper
Sat Nov 30, 2019 5:32 am
EQ-G quick review

Last post by Star Dad « Mon Aug 26, 2019 2:33 pm
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by Star Dad » Sun Aug 25, 2019 4:27 pm

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Ok, then I'll do a quicky on the Orion EQ-G. It was recommended to me by two APers in my club.

The Polar scope is a cinch to use. BUT you have to...

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Oh, didn't know that. I'm referring to the Atlas. Thanks for the clarification, Kathy!

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Mon Aug 26, 2019 2:33 pm

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