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by Graeme1858 View the latest post
Mon Apr 15, 2024 11:05 am
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by Lady Fraktor View the latest post
Sun Apr 07, 2024 8:04 pm

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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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Last post by SkyHiker
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
GPS / Wireless comparison?

Last post by Graeme1858 « Mon Apr 15, 2024 11:05 am
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by maclark88@gmail.com » Fri Apr 12, 2024 9:45 pm

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I am on a budget and would like some advice on which is the better option. My goal is ease of use.

Getting the scope aligned is hard for this...

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I've not used an SLT but my Celestron CGX retains my location information and it also retains the date and time information but you have to enable...

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Last post by Graeme1858
Mon Apr 15, 2024 11:05 am
ED102 bargain

Last post by Caldwell 14 « Thu Apr 11, 2024 3:55 pm
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by SkyHiker » Sun Dec 17, 2023 12:07 am

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This looks like a great catch, just in time for the holidays:

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Amazing how cheap good scopes are these days

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Last post by Caldwell 14
Thu Apr 11, 2024 3:55 pm
Celestron 9.25 Evolution Telescope

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Mon Apr 08, 2024 4:18 am
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by Flyhigh7 » Fri Feb 09, 2024 7:58 pm
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The moderator though it would be nice if offer my impressions of my new Celestron Evolution 9.25 Telescope here so I'll use this string to do that....

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Maybe there are some darker areas within a short distance of you.
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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Mon Apr 08, 2024 4:18 am
SynScan WiFi firmware Failed

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sun Apr 07, 2024 8:04 pm
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by modelsbynight » Thu Apr 13, 2023 6:09 am

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Hi
OK so I started using my EQM-35 everything went ok.

I have already emailed SkyWatcher Support , but figured I'd ask here as well if anyone has...

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Hopefully this will help.
I know the older Celestron Nexstar and Nexstar+ could be very touchy on what adapters and drivers were used, including if...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sun Apr 07, 2024 8:04 pm
Stelarvue opinions

Last post by Gordon « Sun Apr 07, 2024 6:01 pm
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by JeffBevan » Mon Nov 27, 2023 12:30 am

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Thinking about a Stelarvue Refractor. Looking at a SVA130EDT. I like the idea of figuring in the US. Prices seems comparable. Anyone with experience...

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Wow, ordered one earlier this afternoon without seeing this. Damn.

Hi Jeff,

Be sure to give us a review of the scope once you receive it!

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Last post by Gordon
Sun Apr 07, 2024 6:01 pm
Skywatcher virtuoso gti mount bricked

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sat Apr 06, 2024 4:32 am
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by Jonathancilia » Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:27 pm

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Hi guys today i tried to do a firmware update to my skywatcher virtuoso heritage 150 Gti mount and an error popped up before it updated that says:...

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Hello,
Have you tried to contact Skywatcher tech support? They may be able to figure something out.
If you bought the mount from a shop is it still...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sat Apr 06, 2024 4:32 am
SynScan H.C. burnd out

Last post by Richard « Fri Apr 05, 2024 3:57 pm
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by esenb » Wed Apr 03, 2024 8:09 am

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Hi,
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...

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Last post by Richard
Fri Apr 05, 2024 3:57 pm
Orion skyline altitude clutches

Last post by Mike Q « Sun Mar 31, 2024 11:09 am

by Mike Q » Sun Mar 31, 2024 11:09 am

So has anyone ever taken the altitude clutches apart on these gso scopes? Mine is getting some unwanted play in them now and I want to square that...

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Last post by Mike Q
Sun Mar 31, 2024 11:09 am
Show Us Your Dobs

Last post by DeanD « Thu Mar 21, 2024 11:53 am
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by Mike Q » Sun Jul 09, 2023 10:31 pm

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Show em off folks. Lets see your light buckets. Here is my 10 inch and 16 inch Orion dobs

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Here is my 12 home-made dob. It packs up to a small Esky-size box, and is smaller than my 4 refractor to put in the car. I have attached a push-to...

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Last post by DeanD
Thu Mar 21, 2024 11:53 am
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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Last post by jazzin
Fri Mar 15, 2024 12:52 am
Finally, he arrived.

Last post by messier 111 « Sat Mar 09, 2024 2:25 pm
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by messier 111 » Thu Mar 07, 2024 12:33 am

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Finally, he arrived.
My Lunt 80mm arrived safely and functional.
the dealer I did business with
inspected the telescope from top to bottom....

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here it is, I should be able to pick it up next week .

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Last post by messier 111
Sat Mar 09, 2024 2:25 pm
Ghost slewing with Skywatcher HEQ5 PRO

Last post by Gordon « Mon Mar 04, 2024 6:32 pm
Replies: 6
by Chiefsmith » Wed Feb 28, 2024 3:52 pm

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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!

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Last post by Gordon
Mon Mar 04, 2024 6:32 pm
New ride - AP900GTO

Last post by messier 111 « Sat Feb 24, 2024 3:00 pm
Replies: 3
by CharLakeAstro » Sat Feb 24, 2024 5:18 am

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For a few years, I have been looking to upgrade to a heavier mount. Patience is a virtue, and this Astro-Physics 900GTO came available... within 1...

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fine setup , thx .

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Last post by messier 111
Sat Feb 24, 2024 3:00 pm
Tasco 9F 60mm refractor's true aperture - a revisit

Last post by Darkraider « Mon Feb 19, 2024 7:50 pm
Replies: 10
by Barnacle » Mon Aug 26, 2019 2:51 am

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Hi All,

I acquired another second hand Tasco 9F 60mm scope in better condition than the first.

Again, the baffle on this unit acts as an...

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Hello,
I was referred to you all by another member. Not sure if anyone is still monitoring or replying to these messages?
I need some expertise on...

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Last post by Darkraider
Mon Feb 19, 2024 7:50 pm
Skipping Alignment?

Last post by Graeme1858 « Sun Feb 18, 2024 12:43 pm
Replies: 21
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
Better Finderscope

Last post by Flyhigh7 « Sat Feb 17, 2024 1:46 am
Replies: 14
by STOL » Thu Feb 15, 2024 4:28 pm

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Hello people. I have a 8 nexstar EVO and it came withe the Red dot finder scope. I'm not impressed with this item, which I had before on another...

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My Telescope came with a Red Dot finder too but I knew I wanted a RACI so I bought Celestron's RACI 50mm Finderscope. I like the illuminated dual...

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Last post by Flyhigh7
Sat Feb 17, 2024 1:46 am
F30070 Telescope – a review

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Mon Feb 12, 2024 4:05 am
Replies: 7
by Barnacle » Sun May 02, 2021 8:18 am

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F30070 Telescope – a review

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I picked up this very common no name made in China scope recently second hand...

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Hello Jamison, these are very poor and though they do not cost much you would still be out the price of it.
If you managed to get some decent views...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Mon Feb 12, 2024 4:05 am
I present to you, Godzilla.

Last post by hosshead « Fri Feb 02, 2024 12:24 am
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by messier 111 » Tue Oct 31, 2023 9:25 pm

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I present to you, Godzilla.

I had forgotten since the last time how big he is.
this time everything worked very well.
very easy to assemble, very...

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Am I the only one near Ottawa Canada? I think I'm the only one within a 500 km radius
so I'm going to be the only one to see clouds for a while....

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Last post by hosshead
Fri Feb 02, 2024 12:24 am
WiFi capabilities of Meade LX85 ACF

Last post by Bigzmey « Thu Feb 01, 2024 5:59 pm
Replies: 1
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
AZ Mount Pro Altitude Lock and Counterweight Shaft Lock

Last post by Mike Q « Sat Jan 27, 2024 4:18 pm
Replies: 3
by BaloSurf » Thu Jun 03, 2021 1:53 pm

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AZ Mount Pro Altitude Lock and Counterweight Shaft Lock

Photo attached shows what I did to provide better leverage to tighten both the Altitude Lock...

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To increase my ability to tighten down the clutch i just grabbed a six inch piece of hollow tubing. It gives me just enough extra torque to make the...

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Last post by Mike Q
Sat Jan 27, 2024 4:18 pm
iOptron Az Mount Pro

Last post by Mike Q « Sat Jan 27, 2024 4:11 pm
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by smp » Tue Jun 11, 2019 9:06 pm
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After months and months of deliberation, as well as watching to see if it *ever* might go on sale, I finally pulled the trigger today and purchased...

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Man after reading all this i will consider myself lucky. I bought my mount fairly recently and it seems to be working well, but i only have had it...
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Last post by Mike Q
Sat Jan 27, 2024 4:11 pm
Does anyone make/sell a ST80?

Last post by pakarinen « Thu Jan 25, 2024 6:17 pm
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by Ylem » Tue Jan 16, 2024 5:53 pm

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A friend of mine who just got into astronomy with an 8 Dob is interested in a compact, affordable small frac of decent quality like the Orion ST80....

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Lots of places in the EU & UK that ship to USA though :)

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I've ordered several items from FLO and had excellent experiences. DHL delivers...

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Last post by pakarinen
Thu Jan 25, 2024 6:17 pm
EQ6 Rowan Atronomy Zero Backlash Kit

Last post by johnyjf « Thu Jan 25, 2024 4:01 pm
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by johnyjf » Thu Jan 25, 2024 2:51 pm

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I am shortly gooing to fit the above and wondered if anyone has any advice/tips to give before I get the spanners into action?
Thanks

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Thanks, useful stuff, all of it.
Regards
John

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Thu Jan 25, 2024 4:01 pm

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