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Connections to the mount
So USB to the Mount via APCC pro, then the mount connection to TSXPro...server mode, virtual port, ASCOM? Rick Kuntz MS, CCT cardiofuse observatory
So USB to the Mount via APCC pro, then the mount connection to TSXPro...server mode, virtual port, ASCOM? Rick Kuntz MS, CCT cardiofuse observatory
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Rotating pier adapter
#Polar_Alignment
Thank you Michael, very useful information.
Thank you Michael, very useful information.
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Rotating pier adapter
#Polar_Alignment
I agree, if I had a lathe, this would be a piece of cake to make. A simple cap and flat plate that sits on top of the pier tube. Nothing to it.
I agree, if I had a lathe, this would be a piece of cake to make. A simple cap and flat plate that sits on top of the pier tube. Nothing to it.
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· #68017
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Rotating pier adapter
#Polar_Alignment
Well, I have plenty of those (and often the mag difference or other metallic structures, can easily throw them off in the observatory); just walk around with one. For this application, aside from owni
Well, I have plenty of those (and often the mag difference or other metallic structures, can easily throw them off in the observatory); just walk around with one. For this application, aside from owni
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Connections to the mount
Thinking of upgrading my MX+ (which has wi-fi and USB connection only) to the AP1600 with encoders (which has USB, serial, wi-fi and ethernet). I use TheSkyXpro with T-point modeling, planetarium soft
Thinking of upgrading my MX+ (which has wi-fi and USB connection only) to the AP1600 with encoders (which has USB, serial, wi-fi and ethernet). I use TheSkyXpro with T-point modeling, planetarium soft
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· #68014
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Rotating pier adapter
#Polar_Alignment
That looks great. Due to my setup, I’m looking for something that can actually turn 360 degrees and lock with set screws in the bottom. A simple flat play “cap” design sitting on the pier and ready fo
That looks great. Due to my setup, I’m looking for something that can actually turn 360 degrees and lock with set screws in the bottom. A simple flat play “cap” design sitting on the pier and ready fo
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USB (or Serial) vs Ethernet: Which is better or more reliable?
If one is using a laptop can the mount connect to the laptop's ethernet port and a 2nd network for internet access be used with a USB-ethernet adapter? Of course the mount ethernet would have no gatew
If one is using a laptop can the mount connect to the laptop's ethernet port and a 2nd network for internet access be used with a USB-ethernet adapter? Of course the mount ethernet would have no gatew
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· #67941
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Rotating pier adapter
#Polar_Alignment
I'm thinking of placing an AP1600/1100 in my portable observatory trailer. Since it moves around field to field; it can't be parked precisely so that the pier is facing North for Polar Alignment. Does
I'm thinking of placing an AP1600/1100 in my portable observatory trailer. Since it moves around field to field; it can't be parked precisely so that the pier is facing North for Polar Alignment. Does
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Off Topic - repetitive TeamViewer Screw-ups
I’ve been using Real VNC for many years, better screen cast than team viewer.
I’ve been using Real VNC for many years, better screen cast than team viewer.
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QUADTCC reducer AP130 version
I just noticed when I picked it up, maybe just moving it too fast via momentum, that I heard a "click"; I thought my protective cap was loose so I removed it and made the discovery that a swift side t
I just noticed when I picked it up, maybe just moving it too fast via momentum, that I heard a "click"; I thought my protective cap was loose so I removed it and made the discovery that a swift side t
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QUADTCC reducer AP130 version
For some reason, I just noticed that if I shake this reducer I can hear the lens move a tiny bit in the housing. Never noticed this before. Is it normal? cardiofuse observatory
For some reason, I just noticed that if I shake this reducer I can hear the lens move a tiny bit in the housing. Never noticed this before. Is it normal? cardiofuse observatory
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0.72x Quad Telecompressor Corrector and FLI 16200
Oh, racking in is not the problem, it’s the potential issue. When focused, it is nearly all the way racked in. I’d like to rack out the focuser a bit to give more room for focusing curves. There is on
Oh, racking in is not the problem, it’s the potential issue. When focused, it is nearly all the way racked in. I’d like to rack out the focuser a bit to give more room for focusing curves. There is on
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0.72x Quad Telecompressor Corrector and FLI 16200
I have the correct spacing and adapters, just wondering why the Focuser is nearly fully racked in with just 10mm to spare.
I have the correct spacing and adapters, just wondering why the Focuser is nearly fully racked in with just 10mm to spare.
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QUAD with the QSIwsg adapter.
I installed the new focuser on my 130GTX and added the QUAD with the QSIwsg adapter. I noticed to bring it to focus, the draw tube is nearly in with only about 10mm to spare. Is this by design or just
I installed the new focuser on my 130GTX and added the QUAD with the QSIwsg adapter. I noticed to bring it to focus, the draw tube is nearly in with only about 10mm to spare. Is this by design or just
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0.72x Quad Telecompressor Corrector and FLI 16200
I am using the 0.72x Quad Telecompressor Corrector with my 130 Starfire EDFGT. I currently have it set up with A3512-A adapter and my QSI690wsg. I would like to use the Quad with my new FLI-16200 (CFW
I am using the 0.72x Quad Telecompressor Corrector with my 130 Starfire EDFGT. I currently have it set up with A3512-A adapter and my QSI690wsg. I would like to use the Quad with my new FLI-16200 (CFW
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12v power supply.
Personally, I would never connect a Pyramid power supply to a very expensive mount of this caliber. Stick to the Powerwerx, Alinco or at least of this class. Save the Pyramid for your dew heaters. Ric
Personally, I would never connect a Pyramid power supply to a very expensive mount of this caliber. Stick to the Powerwerx, Alinco or at least of this class. Save the Pyramid for your dew heaters. Ric
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The 2.7” Photographic-Visual Telecompressor (27TVPH)
Not certain of the answer here. I needed to move the FR to produce the correct reduction. My question is will the placement of the FR before or after a 1.75" extension tube change the focus position?
Not certain of the answer here. I needed to move the FR to produce the correct reduction. My question is will the placement of the FR before or after a 1.75" extension tube change the focus position?
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Very sad news Daniel Versatsche 2017
I am so saddened by his passing. I too, never knew him or ever had the good fortune to have met him. I do know that the measure of a man is shown, in part, by what he leaves behind. I am certain that
I am so saddened by his passing. I too, never knew him or ever had the good fortune to have met him. I do know that the measure of a man is shown, in part, by what he leaves behind. I am certain that
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SB MX+ and the RH 305
Can anyone tell me if the RH 305 can be run on the MX+? I know the weight is getting close to the limit. Also, is there enough back focus to install the Optec Gemini rotator/focuser? They would be qui
Can anyone tell me if the RH 305 can be run on the MX+? I know the weight is getting close to the limit. Also, is there enough back focus to install the Optec Gemini rotator/focuser? They would be qui
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Collimation
Anyone willing to review their technique for collimating the 305 mm f/3.8 Riccardi-Honders Astrograph? Rick cardiofuse observatory
Anyone willing to review their technique for collimating the 305 mm f/3.8 Riccardi-Honders Astrograph? Rick cardiofuse observatory
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