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by SkyHiker View the latest post
Sun Jul 03, 2022 3:51 am
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Last post Re: CGX RA spike/PHD2 Log vie…
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Sat Jul 02, 2022 4:12 am

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Overpriced Unistellar Gets Another Plug (not from me)

Last post by pakarinen « Tue Jan 25, 2022 12:34 pm
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by helicon » Mon Jun 14, 2021 2:31 pm
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In year of isolation, this $3,000 telescope may have changed citizen astronomy forever

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You can't stop progress, but progress can stop you.

:think: Occurs to me that if I drop a scope or blow a slo-mo gear on a mount, I'm out a few...
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Last post by pakarinen
Tue Jan 25, 2022 12:34 pm
Telescope Mount Payload Capacity

Last post by SkyHiker « Sat Jul 17, 2021 6:02 pm
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by JayTee » Tue Jun 11, 2019 11:38 am

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I found this spreadsheet a while back, can't remember where so I can't cite it, but it is publicly accessible info.

Anyway, here's the spreadsheet....

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The Losmandy G11 is listed in the spreadsheet as having 30 lbs. AP capacity. The Losmandy website says it's 60 lbs. for AP, which I believe because I...

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Sat Jul 17, 2021 6:02 pm
Achromat Vs Semi-APO Vs APO - What's The Difference?

Last post by Bigzmey « Sat Jun 26, 2021 11:32 pm
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by JayTee » Sat Aug 17, 2019 9:58 pm
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The notion for this article hit me this morning as I was perusing my email Astro-Ads .

I thought this topic would be a relatively easy define and go...

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but I love to hear about other people experiences with 6 fracs.

Some economic priced Skywatcher refractors have no push-pull screws. I had a...
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Last post by Bigzmey
Sat Jun 26, 2021 11:32 pm
Is "DURABRAND" telescope maker? Please help

Last post by SkyHiker « Sun Jul 03, 2022 3:51 am
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by gauraog » Fri Jun 24, 2022 11:17 am

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I'm new here. Im buying my first telescope from olx. Maker is Durabrand. I never heard of. Also there are no parameters mentioned on Tube about focal...

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(BTW: a question to Henk: what color have you seen in M51 etc. through a big dob? Was it the red of star-forming regions? )

No it was blueish green...

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Last post by SkyHiker
Sun Jul 03, 2022 3:51 am
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
Importance of capping the OTA after a session

Last post by Aratus « Thu Jun 23, 2022 8:31 am
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by KathyNS » Tue Jun 21, 2022 11:18 pm

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I have gotten lazy about capping my scope after a session if there are more clear nights in the forecast. Each cap or uncap requires a trip out to...

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If you have never had a cap, or lost one, a very cheap replacement is one of those plastic cardboard tube caps used to mail posters and things.

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Last post by Aratus
Thu Jun 23, 2022 8:31 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
Your refractor - let's see it

Last post by Johnny Carter « Sat Jun 04, 2022 4:09 pm
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by Nakedgun » Sat Feb 13, 2021 8:41 pm
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My Pocket Borg, looking for power:

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Thanx for posting this, it helps some of newbies to see what folks on here are using.
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Last post by Johnny Carter
Sat Jun 04, 2022 4:09 pm
focus motor not recognized anymore.

Last post by pbalvin « Tue May 31, 2022 11:01 pm
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by pbalvin » Mon May 23, 2022 5:02 am

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I installed an equatorial wedge to my Nexstar SE-8. Now the motor focuser does not appear on the starsense hand control menu. I'm sure I've used it...

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Well...I spent all morning on the phone with the Celestron tech guy. We did the things again that I'd done 3 or 4 times. Then we tried other things....

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Last post by pbalvin
Tue May 31, 2022 11:01 pm
Is This Repairable?

Last post by JayTee « Thu May 19, 2022 8:11 pm
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by Refractordude » Thu May 05, 2022 7:38 pm

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This tripod came with my Orion SkyView Pro Eq mount. One of the tripod legs must have a broken inside hinge. Thanks all

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If you can't make an adequate repair then you may need to think about a replacement. I have two used Meade standard field tripods that I use, they...

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Last post by JayTee
Thu May 19, 2022 8:11 pm
80mm f/15 Scopetech achromat

Last post by Jones « Wed May 11, 2022 2:28 pm
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by Jones » Wed Feb 23, 2022 5:20 am

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Made in Japan, ordered from First Light Optics UK, delivered yesterday to Arizona in USA. What a trip. Maybe that was why all...

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The lens at f15 is great. Better than my old Tasco 76mm f16 by far. Better than any 80mm ed double. Maybe a -53 triple can compare but doubt it.

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Last post by Jones
Wed May 11, 2022 2:28 pm
Do you recognise this vintage 80mm/910mm f/11,3 refractor?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Fri Apr 29, 2022 5:47 pm
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by West83 » Wed Aug 12, 2020 11:02 pm
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Does anybody recognize this D=80mm F=910mm (f/11,3) refractor?

Apparently the manufacturer brand is no longer on the tube, but it's vintage (sort...

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That tutorial is very close to what I did.
I used the PTFE to replace the factory strips instead of covering the entire drawtube area.
Experiment a...
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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Fri Apr 29, 2022 5:47 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
Meridian flip on SXD2 SB10

Last post by Deserter « Wed Apr 27, 2022 5:53 am
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by Deserter » Mon Apr 25, 2022 6:28 pm

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I have a 72mm f6 on an SXD2 on a half pier, so I don't need to do a meridian flip.

SB10 appears to give you three options for MF.. do the flip,...

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Thanks Gordon.

Figured it out. You set the 'oversail' west under option 2 (say 20 degrees past meridian) and then adjust the alarm under #1 to match.

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Wed Apr 27, 2022 5:53 am
Vixen SXD2 or SXP2

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sat Apr 23, 2022 5:49 pm
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by rml63 » Mon Oct 28, 2019 11:30 am

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Hello All,
I am interested in these mounts. Surprisingly there is not alot of info about them. I see in the members profiles some have these mounts....

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Very nice, I have a stock 2020 821 Stealth (the sunday cruiser), a modified 2019 821 Monster that I race and a 2022 Panigale V4s on loan.
The Monster...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sat Apr 23, 2022 5:49 pm
Daystar Filters SolaREDi 80MM Ha Solar Telescope (.5A)

Last post by notFritzArgelander « Sat Apr 23, 2022 4:40 pm
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by notFritzArgelander » Wed Apr 20, 2022 9:55 pm

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Has anyone used one of these? Having 2 80mm refractors, it may be silly to consider this, but....

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Well that is unfortunate.
If I come across any reasonable sales I will let you know.

Thanks but I might not follow up. This was a fleeting...

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Last post by notFritzArgelander
Sat Apr 23, 2022 4:40 pm
HEQ5 Pro RA Play during Rowan Mod

Last post by Juno16 « Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:53 pm
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by skysnapper » Fri Apr 08, 2022 2:29 pm

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I've just done the Rowan belt mod on a few months old HEQ5Pro.
Dec conversion went without problems.

Doing RA, after removing the motor I found...

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Massive massive improvement ! :dance:

Was lucky enough to test just now and guiding staying roughly below 1 arc second.
Thanks to all who pointed...

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Last post by Juno16
Fri Apr 15, 2022 8:53 pm
What a find and what a price!

Last post by Ylem « Wed Apr 06, 2022 3:56 pm
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by Barnacle » Wed Apr 06, 2022 12:16 pm

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APM Maksutov Cassegrain Telescope 20 Inch (500 mm) F/8.5 (Focal Length 4250 MM) at a jaw-dropping AU $170,763.12!

For those who strike it rich in...

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I need to sell some of my NFTs :lol:

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Last post by Ylem
Wed Apr 06, 2022 3:56 pm
Telescope transportation

Last post by SkyHiker « Wed Mar 30, 2022 8:34 am
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by Marcelo F. » Mon Mar 28, 2022 3:04 pm

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I did a quick search on telescope transportation and didn't find any topic dedicated to this specific subject in this forum (I could be wrong, in...

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I use the 14 cylinder of my 12 Dob to store luggage. For that I cut a multiplex disc on a rope that I lower on to the mirror holders after I take the...

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Last post by SkyHiker
Wed Mar 30, 2022 8:34 am
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
First Light 80mm f/8 Refractor on Nano Twilight Mount

Last post by MistrBadgr « Sat Mar 26, 2022 10:36 pm
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by MistrBadgr » Fri Dec 10, 2021 11:19 pm

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I received this scope yesterday and it is still in its box. I bought it to fit into a line-up of five f/8 scopes for a little investigation I hope to...

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Well, the weather has not been cooperating with me well enough, with a thin layer of moisture condensation at some high level as the sun goes down. I...

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Last post by MistrBadgr
Sat Mar 26, 2022 10:36 pm
The clouds are gathering...

Last post by OzEclipse « Fri Mar 25, 2022 6:04 am
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by pakarinen » Wed Feb 09, 2022 5:15 pm

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Dew shield is retracted. A bit heavier than I expected, maybe more than my ST120. Need to weigh it. Mechanicals built like a tank. Metal dustcap....

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nice setup , thx for the clouds lol .

Happy to share - anybody who wants 'em can have all of mine.

I have almost a whole week of clear skies...

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Last post by OzEclipse
Fri Mar 25, 2022 6:04 am
Trigger pulled!!! New Glass!

Last post by davesellars « Mon Mar 21, 2022 10:51 pm
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by davesellars » Thu Feb 24, 2022 7:20 pm
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Well... I'd been searching for something for lunar observation (and planets later on in the year) that didn't mean getting the big dob out and ready...

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Thanks John! I can see this getting lots of use. Relatively quick cool-down and at f/7 makes is very versatile.
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Last post by davesellars
Mon Mar 21, 2022 10:51 pm
Skipping Alignment?

Last post by Piet Le Roux « Wed Mar 09, 2022 5:02 am
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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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I am a Meade user so not familiar with the NexStar, With my mount in polar configuration I can do that and I do,do it with a mount that I use as a...

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Wed Mar 09, 2022 5:02 am

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