Hi Fred I'm just over the border by Wrexham Remote Handbox. If u mean you don't know where it is then it's in the "Telescope" menu under "Protocol"; (or press...
Jimmy, I have that fan and it does more like 4 - 5 degrees F. Don ... From: "alienintelligence2" <jimmyd1.jimmy@...> To: <Meade_DSI@yahoogroups.com> ...
Jimmy, The IDAS filter is a good one to have. If you are using the Pro series of cameras, it now allows you to mount the Meade IR block in the filter slide...
I have a C11 and did not have any focus travel problems with either my Pro or Pro II. I have since removed the filter slide from both and use a filter wheel on...
Steve, I asked the same question of Adam Block at the NEAIC and he said if it was his choice he would always go for the more narrow filter. He gave two...
Hi, Fred - welcome to the group & congrats on your new camera! Here's how to set up the remote server (from our "Links" section): NetScope Server setup -...
ChuckR Thanks for that it all got close to disaster when I tried to update the Handbox software and the laptop froze during the update. Found out how to do a...
REGULUS IS DANCING OR SWIMMING Deceptively clear sky last night in Eastern S. Dakota. But with the nearly full moon I didn't bother with any DSOs. Figured that...
Larry, Sorry, but no, autoguiding programs will not work in Alt/AZ. The Alt/AZ mount uses both RA and DEC algorithms which is great for visual use, but not ...
i am going to try my first astrophotgrapy outing this weekend with my canon g5 and a celestron 5" schmit-casagrain. i bought a device that will attach my...
A better source might be the yahoo group that specializes with your camera, like http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Canon_DSLR_Digital_Astro/ You should post...
After waiting for weeks for a good night, yesterday seemed to be the one. I set up everything early in the evening and when finished aligning, a large cloudy...
I'm not sure I understand why an autoguide program would not work in alt-az. Granted my only auto-guiding experience is with Meade equipment, software, and...
Odianm? What capture software are you planning to use? You can focus by obtaining the lowest FWHM number. Caela perlucida, Arizona "Dollar" Bill Logan ...
Don't believe me? Give it a try. Caela perlucida, Arizona "Dollar" Bill Logan Director and Chief Astronomer Robert Burnham Jr. Memorial Observatory Eagar,...
Bill, It's not a case of believe or not. I just want to understand. Are you saying "won't work well" or "won't work" period? I do understand why auto-guiding...
The reason it generally won't work is something called Field Rotation. Indeed you are correct when you say the alt-az can keep the guide star centered or track...
I am simply going by the NexStar and CPC Yahoo groups. Alt/Az mounts can't be autoguided. Why? I don't know. Caela perlucida, Arizona "Dollar" Bill Logan ...
Here is 1 I snuck in today between clouds I have a grand total of about 10 minutes to get the 1 in I missed yesterdays due to clouds and rain. Mark ...
Nice Job Leonard. Im looking forward to imaging more DSO'S soon but I made a purchase today so ill probably be clouded out for a month now lol. Regards Mark ...
nice one mark - you are getting some great results with the pst! i was out yesterday (australian time) and the sun is putting on a pretty good show. our solar ...
Thanks Matt. Im starting to really enjoy solar imaging. Regards Mark ... -- M.T.S.O. http://Astronomy.Qteaser.com N 44° 35' 03" W 85° 09' 57" Thanks Matt. Im...
Terry Lovejoy, discoverer of Comet Lovejoy, happens to live about 10 minutes away from me. He actualy discovered this comet from his suburban back yard using...
Nice one Mark, not enough Solar imaging with these cameras, looks like it is definitely possible. Stephen P. Hamilton http://www.HamiltonAstronomy.com King...
Actually you *can* autoguide in alt/az. One example of scopes that guide in alt/az mode is the Meade LX90 series. The 497 Autostar controller is shipped with...
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