What scope (refractor/reflecor) are you using, and how "distant" must your object be from the star you sync on for that to happen? I don't have any experience...
Paul. There was a discussion of this same issue Oct. 3rd, 2005 that had some very good responses. G. Horr I think got 10' accuracy with his NJP (slewing same...
How are you doing your initial sync? With my EM200 and TheSky, I often sych by centering the star on the CCD. That is usually OK, but it can be off a fair...
Hi all, turbulence was quite strong, nevertheless I tried to image the sun with my TOA130F and Ultraviolet filter. Quite a sight on the video camera! Here are...
Hello everyone, I almost always drift align before imaging. Guiding has not been a problem, in fact, I am really happy with the guiding of my NJP as that is...
I haven't been following the thread but my ears (eyes?) pricked up at my name. I measured 10' pointing accuracy with a NJP using the PA scope and about 10 ...
Hello, I bought this to use with my older FS-102 and I cannot bring it to focus. Both units are in excellent condition. I'm asking $200.00 shipped to CONUS. ...
Friends: I have a Partical Wave Technologies quick-release finderscope base and bracket (now discontinued) mounted on my TOA-130. Is there a red dot finder...
Hi dodi, That is a really cool looking sunspot image. What kind of UltraViolet filter did you use? Is the image taken with only the UltraViolet? Howard S. ... ...
I just picked up a used EM-200 Temma 2 and have two questions: 1. What is the thread size for the bolt that attaches to the base from underneath? 2. What...
I just got a used EM-200 Temma 2. It has no dovetail arrangement yet. Tak stuff is pricey so I'm thinking towards something else. I know a Cassady dovetail...
Hi, I am trying to work out what is the required metal-back distance for TOA130 - 2,7" focuser model - while used with flattener or 1,6x extender (both are 2"...
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- hello Pawel, that extension is 2" CA-35, a new CA-35 for TOA. it´s black part (suppoused to set the right b.f.l.) messures 61.5mm. as you metioned, this...
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My camera all of a sudden will not move the scope using the East button in CCDsoft focusing box.It will not autoguide on the X + command. It is a Tak NJP mount...
I have used just about every saddle there is for an EM-200. If you set up everytime like I do $50 to $100 extra is little cost for the security and peace of...
Greg, I had that problem and it ended up being the ribbon cable on my camera. I also had the opposite problem, the camera would move it but the hand paddle...
The Cassady and AP designs are far superior to the Losmandy G-11 receiver and the price isn't _that_ much more. This is not an area in which I would cut...
... underneath? It is a Whitworth thread. Forget buying it in a store. It hasn't been used much since WW II... But the specs are still listed in the...
Gene, Don't laugh but, my main scope is a WO ZS80FS apo. I also have a 7" STF Mak-Cass. which I am trying to sell. Ultimately Iplan to move up to a 5-6" apo...
A couple other thoughts: 1) Obtain a saddle that has protruding 'Puck" on saddle base-will give a more secure attachment to the mount.( TAK/RCasady/Los) 2) I...
I agree with Paul, I think if you have spent the dollars for an em-200 mount and knowing that you have a nice telescope that you are going to put on top of it...
Thank you Alejandro. I know Tak wide rings have total backfocus length of 56mm. If the "CA35 for TOA" is 61,5 than you are right, I should target 117,5mm....
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