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The other night I set up the Az/GTe to do a little observing between clouds. Instead of bringing out the laptop, I just used the handset that came...
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Unfortunately, I do not know anyone else. the connector itself wasn't damaged but the wires got pulled out of it completely. I have the handset from...
I am on the lookout for a second hand mount good for both visual and astrophotography for my Vixen A105 MII. Currently, a 10 year old second hand...
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You have done a brilliant job of future proofing yourself. I know this mount will serve you well. It doesn't take much effort to learn how to get the...
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I was careless and created a short circuit in the EQ3 Pro hand controller. Visible U2 and D4 are burned out.
Model SynScan V5 Rev A. From what I...
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Yes as mentioned a new (used) controller from say CN classifieds is a cheap option , not sure how post works in Turkey from US , have been in...
Is there a problem with my SkyWatcher HEQ 5 PRO mount. On 26 February 2024 I started a session for M45. After eight shots the mount just slewed away...
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Well it sounds like you are making progress. You do have to experiment to find the tools that work for you. Glad to see the improvement!
I finally made my choice.
the winner is eqr6 pro with belt drive.
My TS 125mm telescope arrived in Montreal.
I needed a solid mount.
I discussed with...
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Nice Jean-Yves !! must have been too heavy for customs to mutilate !!
I hope Lunt gets your new build to you in reasonable time .
I've been putting money aside lately to get this mount. Today I sold my 1999 lifted Wrangler and guess what I just ordered...Yep....I have an EQ6-R...
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Well, I've only been able to use it twice due to weather but so far I'm happy with it. The only minor complaint I have is it would have been nice if...
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I am experienced in astronomy but just now i got my first GoTo mount - HEQ5 Pro. It is connected to PC and controlled by Stellarium via USB...
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Should give a try for Skytech.
Yesterday i made a discovery - my observation site is little bit on slope. In E direction i look up slope, in W down...
I've been looking at getting either the Sky Watcher AZ-GTi with mods to make it an EQ mount, Sky Watcher Star Adventurer GTi, or the Sky Watcher EQM...
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I've been looking at getting either the Sky Watcher AZ-GTi with mods to make it an EQ mount, Sky Watcher Star Adventurer GTi, or the Sky Watcher EQM...
Any hands-on experiences running a GTe (no hand controller) with ProScan on a cellphone? I downloaded the PScan app on my iPhone and played around...
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I have AZGTi which is very similar to AZGTe. I use SynScanPro to initiate and align the scope and then switch over to SkySafari Pro. In SkySafari it...
My small portable mount is an EQ5 Pro, a fairly recent acquisition. One of the obvious traits is the stiffness of all the cables. Is it really...
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OK thanks for your responses. I will try FLO. Was just a little puzzled that they needed to be so heavy duty though I suppose that is better than too...
When I slew from 1 location to another that is just 10 degrees to the west, the scope instead slews 350 to...
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It sounds like you are getting your alignment nomenclature a bit confused. Remember that there are two types of alignments traditionally needed with...
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