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Last post Re: Celestron Nexstar 8se new…
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Wed Aug 10, 2022 2:36 pm
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Last post Re: AZ-GTi with NINA
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Fri Aug 12, 2022 1:56 pm

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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
AZ-GTi with NINA

Last post by Richard « Fri Aug 12, 2022 1:56 pm
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by hatflyer » Thu Aug 11, 2022 7:50 pm

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I have not aligned my mount yet. Just tinkering. In NINA, it shows a current RA and DEC which is not accurate. Does star alignment with Synscan fix...

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From what I Remember when I had a Skywatcher alt/Az go to mount and updated the firmware the so called PRO version was for both EQ and Alt/Az mounts...

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Last post by Richard
Fri Aug 12, 2022 1:56 pm
Celestron Nexstar 8se newbie needing advice on accessories

Last post by Richard « Wed Aug 10, 2022 2:36 pm
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by Rick2057 » Mon Jun 01, 2020 5:46 pm
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I have had the 8se for 1 week. In that time I've got through (hundreds!) of AA batteries which kept losing alignment when getting drained. Boy those...

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regarding changing the finder , I only like RACI finders on Newts , they just dont work for me on SCT Refractors etc where one looks from the back ,...
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Last post by Richard
Wed Aug 10, 2022 2:36 pm
Your refractor - let's see it

Last post by Thefatkitty « Tue Aug 09, 2022 11:12 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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Doodlebug , I love your scope; nice deal!

Speaking of small scopes, my second-hand (500CDN) and not a mark on it William Optics Zenithstar 61mm....
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Last post by Thefatkitty
Tue Aug 09, 2022 11:12 pm
Do you recognise this vintage 80mm/910mm f/11,3 refractor?

Last post by LDW47 « Sun Aug 07, 2022 12:32 am
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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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I had the C102 HD the follow up to the C102, it was an excellent scope. Ed Ting had high praise for those post 1995 line of Celestron scopes. No...
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Last post by LDW47
Sun Aug 07, 2022 12:32 am
Track rocket launches with Skywatcher EQ6R-Pro

Last post by GoSkyWatch5 « Sat Aug 06, 2022 7:05 pm
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by GoSkyWatch5 » Tue Aug 02, 2022 8:19 pm

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I wish to use my Skywatcher EQ6R-Pro mount with an Orion 120mm guide scope and ZWO ASI120MM-S camera to track launches out of Cape Canaveral from my...

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Here's an update in case anyone else is interested in trying this using Mac OSX. I was able to install an old version of KStars on my m1 MacBook Air....

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Sat Aug 06, 2022 7:05 pm
Stellarvue M002C Mount or ?

Last post by messier 111 « Fri Aug 05, 2022 7:59 pm
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by messier 111 » Thu Aug 04, 2022 1:51 pm

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Good morning all ,
I was wondering if the Stellarvue M002C Mount is viable to put on a berno mack 3 tripod.
I want to use it with my Tele Vue 85 ....

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The M2C should work nicely with that tripod.

dakujem velmi pekne pani .

I hope I took the right language

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Last post by messier 111
Fri Aug 05, 2022 7:59 pm
Is PEC necessary with ASIAIR?

Last post by Gordon « Sun Jul 31, 2022 8:37 pm
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by psy1280 » Sun Jul 31, 2022 1:10 pm

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I read a post recently that said PEC training wasn't necessary with the ASIAIR Plus because the mount corrections would conflict with the ASIAIR...

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I personally don't use PEC training on my Orion EQ6 mount, I've found that just getting your guiding software dialed in is sufficient as long as you...

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Last post by Gordon
Sun Jul 31, 2022 8:37 pm
focus motor not recognized anymore.

Last post by pbalvin « Sat Jul 30, 2022 1:14 am
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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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Haven't been here in awhile. They sent back the fixed mount but I still couldn't find the focuser on the menu. So they told me to send the focuser...

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Last post by pbalvin
Sat Jul 30, 2022 1:14 am
Berlebach Report tripods?

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Tue Jul 26, 2022 2:22 pm
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by pakarinen » Mon Jul 25, 2022 12:34 pm

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Somebody suggested getting a Report 112 for use with my 102ED frac since it's too much for my Manfrotto 475B :eek: . The max height for the 112 is...

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I use a Berlebach Planet, wonderful tripods.
Looking at the specs I would say the 212 would be the better option as the 112 is quite short.
Measure...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Tue Jul 26, 2022 2:22 pm
New glass coming!

Last post by Ylem « Sun Jul 24, 2022 3:25 am
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by Ylem » Tue Jul 12, 2022 12:19 pm
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I always wanted the Orion 80ED, a basic but affordable unit. Sadly I kept putting it off, then they raised the price by 30% before discontinuing it....

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Well the clouds burned off and was able to do a little white light solar.

Nice clear images of 3059, 65, 64, 62, 63.

It's going to take some time...
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Last post by Ylem
Sun Jul 24, 2022 3:25 am
Is anyone controlling the skywatcher with skysafari?

Last post by OzEclipse « Sat Jul 23, 2022 1:20 pm
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by TSS_ASTRO » Thu Jul 21, 2022 6:53 am

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Hello all,
I have the Orion Sirius EQ mount - which I believe is identical to the skywatcher HEQ5.

Someone told me this mount can be controlled by...

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You don't need to build your own interface.

I control my Takahashi EM-200 with Sky Safari on iPad using a SkyFi interface. It works brilliantly....

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Last post by OzEclipse
Sat Jul 23, 2022 1:20 pm
Ronchi Mirror Spacing

Last post by DMouse « Sun Jul 17, 2022 2:34 pm
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by DMouse » Tue Jul 05, 2022 9:06 pm

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Hi, I am having some issues with my 12 inch RC, the images are a little fuzzy. I have ordered a Ronchi grating eyepiece as this will show if the...

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Thanks for the reply John. In have been using the Howie Glatter laser collimator for initial setup and then using my camera to do the DSI method. As...

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Last post by DMouse
Sun Jul 17, 2022 2:34 pm
Downpipe telescope

Last post by John Baars « Wed Jul 13, 2022 5:03 pm
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by DeanD » Wed Jul 06, 2022 6:54 am

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Hi All,

I have been fiddling with my 4 f18 scope, and I thought you might be interested in some images of it.

I picked up a brass achromatic...

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Such a long focus refractor must have a very pleasant view. The pics are very impressive already. I am quite curious about your observations with it.

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Last post by John Baars
Wed Jul 13, 2022 5:03 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
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
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

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