>>> Getting a cheap laptop with the latest version of Windows isn't very hard, and you can keep it purely for astronomy. It will save a lot of heartache. When you are done imaging, you can transfer th

Under Gemini Telescope.net under Function menu there is meridian flip >>> I used to have the original Gemini GOTO system. Absolutely HATED it. It was about as user-hostile as any GOTO system I have ev

>>>Losmandy G11 + Gemini-II actually losmandy does have meridian flip >>> I don't consider AP's approach to meridian management to be a "gaping hole" agree completely - at least for my use

beautiful, wow. well done

it's under setup tab

>>>The main problem i see with the QHY cameras is the lack of a good filter wheel with off-axis guider capability. (unless I'm missing something) Starlight xpress has some excellent filter wheel + bui

What version of APCC are you running? and is it the same or different version than the PC that works

#APCC

Hi Tom i need the guidelog, not the debug log thanks

if you are using PHD i can look at the guidelogs and give you some feedback

Hi Tom >>>I just heard on the radio that there is a smog warning in my area.Is this a possibility? it's very unlikely. you can open the log viewer and see if your guide star SNR has dropped significan

Hi Bryan I find UDP is not reliable enough for guiding and related apps. i switched to TCP and it cleared right up

I agree also i disabled allsky option I personally found after doing dozens of multi-hundred point models, all that ever did was fail and add 5 minutes of aggravation per failed point :)

Ron the plate solve will fail and it will move to the next point

Dale just a guess but are you imaging in a cave? :)

It's great, but Dale is the guy who came up with this :)

that is super clever, well done! i will have to try this too

fwiw I'm happy to offer my input on any logs or questions regarding PHD. I have been a regular contributor on the PHD forums for the past few years, and keep in contact with the developers. I am fairl

PS that period between the jumps averages about 565 seconds. I don't know if that period means anything for your mount but it does seem rather regular 532 561 576 594

Hi Ron Here are some observations: 1. your calibration steps look about 2x the size i calculated. you might try creating a new profile via the profile wizard and make sure you leave everything at defa

Ron do you happen to have a guidelog with your calibration run in it that you can post?