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Power cable conductor gage (AWG) of
That's what I was going to say. Technically, all the points made were valid, but practically, to power an AP mount, don't over-think it! Get some 16AWG insulated stranded copper wire (14AWG for REALLY
That's what I was going to say. Technically, all the points made were valid, but practically, to power an AP mount, don't over-think it! Get some 16AWG insulated stranded copper wire (14AWG for REALLY
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Celestial Fireworks
In the "cleaning up" domain.... Back in October during the Mars opposition, a friend told me about Topaz Labs DeNoise AI that removes noise and sharpens images. <https://www.topazlabs.com/denoise-ai>
In the "cleaning up" domain.... Back in October during the Mars opposition, a friend told me about Topaz Labs DeNoise AI that removes noise and sharpens images. <https://www.topazlabs.com/denoise-ai>
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Backlash
Which mount would that be? Periodic error has nothing to do with Dec, only RA. If your mount requires Dec corrections, that indicates your polar alignment should be adjusted. Dec adjustments should be
Which mount would that be? Periodic error has nothing to do with Dec, only RA. If your mount requires Dec corrections, that indicates your polar alignment should be adjusted. Dec adjustments should be
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GTOCP4 Control Box
I have a PC in the observatory to keep thing simple. I have an Icron 2304 between the PC and the pier, a cable length of about 15 feet. It works great. Here are some factors to consider: * The 2304 is
I have a PC in the observatory to keep thing simple. I have an Icron 2304 between the PC and the pier, a cable length of about 15 feet. It works great. Here are some factors to consider: * The 2304 is
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How Good Can Guiding be With Non-AE Mount
Thanks, Roland; I didn't know this. --- Mike
Thanks, Roland; I didn't know this. --- Mike
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How Good Can Guiding be With Non-AE Mount
I recommend doing that; see below. I displayed pixels, but then it occurred to me that pixels and plate scale on the guide camera have no relation to pixels and plate scale on the imaging camera, so w
I recommend doing that; see below. I displayed pixels, but then it occurred to me that pixels and plate scale on the guide camera have no relation to pixels and plate scale on the imaging camera, so w
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How Good Can Guiding be With Non-AE Mount
Your X-axis RMS is 0.168 (pixels, I assume). At 3.21 arcsec/pixel, that's0.539 arcsec RMS error. I typically get that or slighter better with my AP-1200 and a separate guide scope/camera. With this gu
Your X-axis RMS is 0.168 (pixels, I assume). At 3.21 arcsec/pixel, that's0.539 arcsec RMS error. I typically get that or slighter better with my AP-1200 and a separate guide scope/camera. With this gu
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ASCOM with AP1200 GTO and TheSkyX?
It went through, and Ray replied. I think he advised you to select the ASCOM mount in SkyX, then open the Properties dialog to find and select your 1200. --- Mike
It went through, and Ray replied. I think he advised you to select the ASCOM mount in SkyX, then open the Properties dialog to find and select your 1200. --- Mike
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Ap1200 / TheSkyX jog runaway
Oops! Pressed Send too soon. Sorry. Look for a link on this page: <https://www.astro-physics.info/index.htm?products/software/ascom/ascom>
Oops! Pressed Send too soon. Sorry. Look for a link on this page: <https://www.astro-physics.info/index.htm?products/software/ascom/ascom>
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Ap1200 / TheSkyX jog runaway
Try this: <https://www.astro-physics.com/ascom> --- Mike
Try this: <https://www.astro-physics.com/ascom> --- Mike
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Mike Dodd
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Mach 1 not parking at Alt Az position
Questions: 1. Does the driver say Parked or Unparked when you see these tiny movements? 2. If you manually slew the mount using the driver's buttons, then park it using the driver's Park (to Az/El) bu
Questions: 1. Does the driver say Parked or Unparked when you see these tiny movements? 2. If you manually slew the mount using the driver's buttons, then park it using the driver's Park (to Az/El) bu
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Remote power on/off via USB relay Arduino CH340. Maybe add it to APCC?
For safety's sake, you could switch the 12VDC from your power supply to the mount. I assume you have a way to switch the AC to your power supply, so why not leave that alone and just switch the low-vo
For safety's sake, you could switch the 12VDC from your power supply to the mount. I assume you have a way to switch the AC to your power supply, so why not leave that alone and just switch the low-vo
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Simple Mobile APP for control of mount
I routinely use Windows Remote Desktop to control everything in my observatory (300 feet away) over an CAT5 Ethernet link. I power-up the observatory, start the PC, then log-in. The observatory's desk
I routinely use Windows Remote Desktop to control everything in my observatory (300 feet away) over an CAT5 Ethernet link. I power-up the observatory, start the PC, then log-in. The observatory's desk
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Flexure or tracking? (Another "cold night" from northern Indiana)
I have used Sunon Maglev fans for many years with good results: <https://www.mouser.com/Sunon/Thermal-Management/Fans-Blowers/Fans/DC-Fans/MagLev/_/N-dwatb?P=1y9c0j0Z1y97tnr> --- Mike
I have used Sunon Maglev fans for many years with good results: <https://www.mouser.com/Sunon/Thermal-Management/Fans-Blowers/Fans/DC-Fans/MagLev/_/N-dwatb?P=1y9c0j0Z1y97tnr> --- Mike
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Ap1200 / TheSkyX jog runaway
I use the A-P ASCOM driver <https://www.astro-physics.com/ascom> on my 1200, and it works fine. Ray Gralak, the developer, is a regular on this list. The driver GUI has NSEW buttons, and you can set t
I use the A-P ASCOM driver <https://www.astro-physics.com/ascom> on my 1200, and it works fine. Ray Gralak, the developer, is a regular on this list. The driver GUI has NSEW buttons, and you can set t
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Best way to connect power cables in remote observatory
I use Power Poles to connect power to my AP1200, and they've performed perfectly for more than a year in hot and cold, with humidity up to 90%. I run power cables for cameras, focuser, rotator, anti-d
I use Power Poles to connect power to my AP1200, and they've performed perfectly for more than a year in hot and cold, with humidity up to 90%. I run power cables for cameras, focuser, rotator, anti-d
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Parking Issue
Steve.... What happens if you click the Park button in the ASCOM driver when the mount is in that situation? Does the driver flash "PARKING" and does the mount move to the specified park position? Jus
Steve.... What happens if you click the Park button in the ASCOM driver when the mount is in that situation? Does the driver flash "PARKING" and does the mount move to the specified park position? Jus
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Very frustrated with my model. Errors seem very large.
#Polar_Alignment
#Mach2GTO
I use Dimension4 to sync my observatory PC's clock. No issues at all. I have it configured to sync when when it launches as the PC starts up, then every 30 or 60 minutes (don't remember which). Note t
I use Dimension4 to sync my observatory PC's clock. No issues at all. I have it configured to sync when when it launches as the PC starts up, then every 30 or 60 minutes (don't remember which). Note t
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Windows 10? (Was: Lost communications with mount)
Thanks, Tim. I read the article, and it appears that LTSB is for Windows 10 Enterprise only. I'm not sure it would apply to Professional, which is what I could use on the obs PC. I'll keep it in mind.
Thanks, Tim. I read the article, and it appears that LTSB is for Windows 10 Enterprise only. I'm not sure it would apply to Professional, which is what I could use on the obs PC. I'll keep it in mind.
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Mike Dodd
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Windows 10? (Was: Lost communications with mount)
Thank you, Bryan. That article is very encouraging. Nice to be able to disable updates during hours of darkness. I'm a bit concerned about how long to defer updates. Often the observatory PC doesn't r
Thank you, Bryan. That article is very encouraging. Nice to be able to disable updates during hours of darkness. I'm a bit concerned about how long to defer updates. Often the observatory PC doesn't r
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