I have a spare ST-8
Instead of using the normal guide chip (237) can I use the ST-8 imaging chip to
guide with?
I have a 6303 camera that I would like to guide and the relatively large imaging
chip of the ST-8 would make finding a guide star easier to say the least.

Anyone know of a program that would allow me to do that?

If you are using one as an off axis guider then CCDSoft V5 can do it. I
sometimes use a double saddle mount and image with a ST8 and use a
ST2000XCM as an off axis guide camera. All you have to do is specify it
on the drop down menu and the program will control both cameras.

Cheers
Geof Wingham

atomicsgreg wrote:
>
>
> I have a spare ST-8
> Instead of using the normal guide chip (237) can I use the ST-8
> imaging chip to guide with?
> I have a 6303 camera that I would like to guide and the relatively
> large imaging chip of the ST-8 would make finding a guide star easier
> to say the least.
>
> Anyone know of a program that would allow me to do that?
>
>

Yes I intend to use an off axis guider pick off mirror gizmo
Thanks



--- In ccd-newastro@yahoogroups.com, Geof Wingham <geof.wingham@...> wrote:
>
> If you are using one as an off axis guider then CCDSoft V5 can do it. I
> sometimes use a double saddle mount and image with a ST8 and use a
> ST2000XCM as an off axis guide camera. All you have to do is specify it
> on the drop down menu and the program will control both cameras.
>
> Cheers
> Geof Wingham
>
> atomicsgreg wrote:
> >
> >
> > I have a spare ST-8
> > Instead of using the normal guide chip (237) can I use the ST-8
> > imaging chip to guide with?
> > I have a 6303 camera that I would like to guide and the relatively
> > large imaging chip of the ST-8 would make finding a guide star easier
> > to say the least.
> >
> > Anyone know of a program that would allow me to do that?
> >
> >
>

Another great emission nebula from the southern hemisphere:

NGC6188: http://www.pbase.com/gbachmayer/image/116741294/original

In the right upper corner is an intersting small nebula around a Wolf-Rayet
star:

NGC6164/65: http://www.pbase.com/gbachmayer/image/116716981/original

Best regards,
Gerhard

Outstanding image Gerhard! The small nebula reminded me of the Crescent nebula
at first glance which also has a Wolf-Rayet star at its centre.

Rob.

--- In ccd-newastro@yahoogroups.com, "portaball2001" <gerhard.bachmayer@...>
wrote:
>
> Another great emission nebula from the southern hemisphere:
>
> NGC6188: http://www.pbase.com/gbachmayer/image/116741294/original
>
> In the right upper corner is an intersting small nebula around a Wolf-Rayet
star:
>
> NGC6164/65: http://www.pbase.com/gbachmayer/image/116716981/original
>
> Best regards,
> Gerhard
>

Thank you, Rob :-)

Yes, this little nebula is a facinating object. I especially like the faint
outer filaments.

Best regards,
Gerhard



--- In ccd-newastro@yahoogroups.com, "fornaxtwo" <robjn@...> wrote:
>
> Outstanding image Gerhard! The small nebula reminded me of the Crescent nebula
at first glance which also has a Wolf-Rayet star at its centre.
>
> Rob.
>
> --- In ccd-newastro@yahoogroups.com, "portaball2001" <gerhard.bachmayer@>
wrote:
> >
> > Another great emission nebula from the southern hemisphere:
> >
> > NGC6188: http://www.pbase.com/gbachmayer/image/116741294/original
> >
> > In the right upper corner is an intersting small nebula around a Wolf-Rayet
star:
> >
> > NGC6164/65: http://www.pbase.com/gbachmayer/image/116716981/original
> >
> > Best regards,
> > Gerhard
> >
>

Hi all,

I come back with a new image of the Veil nebula taken with my FSQ 106 ED
refractor. A long exposure of 14 hours through a 6 nm Ha filter was necessary to
reveal all the faints parts...

A crop around ngc6960 :
http://www.astrosurf.com/jousset/forums/ngc6960_090818.jpg

A full version with NGC6992, 6995 and the Pickering is available on web site :

http://www.astrosurf.com/jousset

Any comment appreciated,

Friendly,

Marc

Hello Gerhard,

Really impressive view of these nebulae.

Great job !

Marc


--- In ccd-newastro@yahoogroups.com, "portaball2001" <gerhard.bachmayer@...>
wrote:
>
> Another great emission nebula from the southern hemisphere:
>
> NGC6188: http://www.pbase.com/gbachmayer/image/116741294/original
>
> In the right upper corner is an intersting small nebula around a Wolf-Rayet
star:
>
> NGC6164/65: http://www.pbase.com/gbachmayer/image/116716981/original
>
> Best regards,
> Gerhard
>

Hi,

I'm cross posting this from the StarlightXpress yahoo group, for those
who have this camera but don't read that group.

I'm looking for anyone who owns the StarlightXpress MX716 or 7C range of
CCD cameras with the USB1.1 interface and has access to a 64bit
installation of Windows Vista.

Anyone with access to the above and willing to beta test a new set of
drivers for this camera can obtain the drivers and installation
instructions at the below URL

http://www.figmentgames.com/downloads/MX716_Vista64_Drivers_v1.0.0.1_Beta.zip

installation instructions are also available:

http://www.figmentgames.com/downloads/MX716_Vista64_Drivers_v1.0.0.1_Beta.txt

What does testing involve? Simply installing the drivers and seeing if
you can take images using whatever software you'd normally use with your
MX716/7C camera, be it Star_MX7, AstroArt, MaximDL or some other
package. Then reporting the success or failure to myself so that I can
fix any issues encountered.

I've run my own tests using the Star_MX7 application but would also like
to hear from anyone who could test with the full version of Astro Art or
MaximDL.

If anyone can help out with this I'd greatly appreciate it. Feel free to
report problems here or email me directly. I'd also appreciate an email
if you try the drivers and have no problems at all. Any extra
information you can provide regarding how much you tested the drivers
and with which software will also be of use.

NOTE: These are 64bit Vista drivers ONLY. If you have a 32bit OS you
should continue to use the official StarlightXpress drivers.

You can tell whether you have Vista 64bit or not by clicking
start/control panel/System and Maintenance/view ram and processor speed

Then look at the "System Type:" entry, it should say 64-bit Operating
System.

Thanks in advance,

Gary

Hi Marc!

Very well done shoot.
What about the CCD camera?
How many days did you spend?

Clear skies

www.deepskyjam.com


--- In ccd-newastro@yahoogroups.com, "marcjousset" <mj.astro@...> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I come back with a new image of the Veil nebula taken with my FSQ 106 ED
refractor. A long exposure of 14 hours through a 6 nm Ha filter was necessary to
reveal all the faints parts...
>
> A crop around ngc6960 :
> http://www.astrosurf.com/jousset/forums/ngc6960_090818.jpg
>
> A full version with NGC6992, 6995 and the Pickering is available on web site :
>
> http://www.astrosurf.com/jousset
>
> Any comment appreciated,
>
> Friendly,
>
> Marc
>

Ron Wodaski
--------------------------------
Sent from my iPhone


On Sep 5, 2009, at 9:42 AM, "deepskyja" <deepskyja@...> wrote:

> Hi Marc!
>
> Very well done shoot.
> What about the CCD camera?
> How many days did you spend?
>
> Clear skies
>
> www.deepskyjam.com
>
>
> --- In ccd-newastro@yahoogroups.com, "marcjousset" <mj.astro@...>
> wrote:
>>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I come back with a new image of the Veil nebula taken with my FSQ
>> 106 ED refractor. A long exposure of 14 hours through a 6 nm Ha
>> filter was necessary to reveal all the faints parts...
>>
>> A crop around ngc6960 :
>> http://www.astrosurf.com/jousset/forums/ngc6960_090818.jpg
>>
>> A full version with NGC6992, 6995 and the Pickering is available on
>> web site :
>>
>> http://www.astrosurf.com/jousset
>>
>> Any comment appreciated,
>>
>> Friendly,
>>
>> Marc
>>
>
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
>
>
>

The camera is a SBIG STL11k. It took me 3 days to capture the Ha an the RGB.

Friendly,

Marc

--- In ccd-newastro@yahoogroups.com, "deepskyja" <deepskyja@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Marc!
>
> Very well done shoot.
> What about the CCD camera?
> How many days did you spend?
>
> Clear skies
>
> www.deepskyjam.com
>
>
> --- In ccd-newastro@yahoogroups.com, "marcjousset" <mj.astro@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I come back with a new image of the Veil nebula taken with my FSQ 106 ED
refractor. A long exposure of 14 hours through a 6 nm Ha filter was necessary to
reveal all the faints parts...
> >
> > A crop around ngc6960 :
> > http://www.astrosurf.com/jousset/forums/ngc6960_090818.jpg
> >
> > A full version with NGC6992, 6995 and the Pickering is available on web site
:
> >
> > http://www.astrosurf.com/jousset
> >
> > Any comment appreciated,
> >
> > Friendly,
> >
> > Marc
> >
>

Awesome!

Clear skies

www.deepskyjam.com

--- In ccd-newastro@yahoogroups.com, "portaball2001" <gerhard.bachmayer@...>
wrote:
>
> Another great emission nebula from the southern hemisphere:
>
> NGC6188: http://www.pbase.com/gbachmayer/image/116741294/original
>
> In the right upper corner is an intersting small nebula around a Wolf-Rayet
star:
>
> NGC6164/65: http://www.pbase.com/gbachmayer/image/116716981/original
>
> Best regards,
> Gerhard
>

Hi All,
Is there a way to connect my observatory to my house using a Ethernet cable, but
without a computer in the observatory. just a piece of hardware that I connect
all my USB's adaptors, cameras, etc. and then run a Ethernet cable to the house
and connect to my computer and run the entire observatory from inside.
All the help will be appreciated.

Antonio Borgonovo

Hi Antonio, I have been searching for such a device also. I found a Cat 5 to USB
extender that is claimed to work up to 100 meters. I haven't tried one but I
inquired on the Starlight group if anyone had used one and a few people
responded that it works well.
Here is a link http://www.usbfirewire.com/Parts/rr-47-2041.html

-Iver

I've seen 6188 before, but never like that. Excellent images! Reminds me of a
cosmic tornado.
David

Antonio

I setup each night, but my entire setup is modular, meaning I run it much like I
would if I had an observatory. For me, I don't use USB extenders but rather a
USB server. In my case, this lets me run everything wirelessly.

The server I use is the Silex SX-2000WG+ (the + is important, it's the version
that allows me to use my CCD camera) - here's the link
http://www.silexamerica.com/products/usb_device_connectivity/sx-2000wg.html

Although I run it wirelessly, it will also allow you to use an ethernet cable
and run things directly that way. A USB port plugs into the server and runs to a
USB hub. A serial hub plugs into that, so I control all my serial and USB items
this way - and it all works nicely.

Just another option for you

Mike

--- In ccd-newastro@yahoogroups.com, "antonioborgonovo" <perico@...> wrote:
>
> Hi All,
> Is there a way to connect my observatory to my house using a Ethernet cable,
but without a computer in the observatory. just a piece of hardware that I
connect all my USB's adaptors, cameras, etc. and then run a Ethernet cable to
the house and connect to my computer and run the entire observatory from inside.
> All the help will be appreciated.
>
> Antonio Borgonovo
>

Thanks Iver and Mike,

for the information.

Antonio


--- In ccd-newastro@yahoogroups.com, "rmdesantis" <desantis.rm@...> wrote:
>
> Antonio
>
> I setup each night, but my entire setup is modular, meaning I run it much like
I would if I had an observatory. For me, I don't use USB extenders but rather a
USB server. In my case, this lets me run everything wirelessly.
>
> The server I use is the Silex SX-2000WG+ (the + is important, it's the version
that allows me to use my CCD camera) - here's the link
http://www.silexamerica.com/products/usb_device_connectivity/sx-2000wg.html
>
> Although I run it wirelessly, it will also allow you to use an ethernet cable
and run things directly that way. A USB port plugs into the server and runs to a
USB hub. A serial hub plugs into that, so I control all my serial and USB items
this way - and it all works nicely.
>
> Just another option for you
>
> Mike
>
> --- In ccd-newastro@yahoogroups.com, "antonioborgonovo" <perico@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi All,
> > Is there a way to connect my observatory to my house using a Ethernet cable,
but without a computer in the observatory. just a piece of hardware that I
connect all my USB's adaptors, cameras, etc. and then run a Ethernet cable to
the house and connect to my computer and run the entire observatory from inside.
> > All the help will be appreciated.
> >
> > Antonio Borgonovo
> >
>

Hi Antonio,

Meade Europe manufactured exactly what you are looking for - and I have a spare
unit for sale if you would like to contact me off-group.

Cheers,

Niall Saunders
Clinterty Observatories
Aberdeen, SCOTLAND


--- In ccd-newastro@yahoogroups.com, "antonioborgonovo" <perico@...> wrote:
>
> Hi All,
> Is there a way to connect my observatory to my house using a Ethernet cable,
but without a computer in the observatory. just a piece of hardware that I
connect all my USB's adaptors, cameras, etc. and then run a Ethernet cable to
the house and connect to my computer and run the entire observatory from inside.
> All the help will be appreciated.
>
> Antonio Borgonovo
>

Hi all,

First post and I might actually be useful!

I use an icron usb ranger 2101 with the latest firmware installed for exactly
this purpose.

It has 2 cameras, 4 usb to serial and a usb filter wheel installed on a 7 port
hub at the scope end. The hub goes into one end of the icron . The other icron
part attaches to my pc in the house. a cat 5 cable runs between them. Please
note the cat 5 cable cannot go via a router or wireless !

Works like a dream and runs usb 2.0 which is important for video over usb.

Chris


--- In ccd-newastro@yahoogroups.com, "antonioborgonovo" <perico@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks Iver and Mike,
>
> for the information.
>
> Antonio
>
>
> --- In ccd-newastro@yahoogroups.com, "rmdesantis" <desantis.rm@> wrote:
> >
> > Antonio
> >
> > I setup each night, but my entire setup is modular, meaning I run it much
like I would if I had an observatory. For me, I don't use USB extenders but
rather a USB server. In my case, this lets me run everything wirelessly.
> >
> > The server I use is the Silex SX-2000WG+ (the + is important, it's the
version that allows me to use my CCD camera) - here's the link
http://www.silexamerica.com/products/usb_device_connectivity/sx-2000wg.html
> >
> > Although I run it wirelessly, it will also allow you to use an ethernet
cable and run things directly that way. A USB port plugs into the server and
runs to a USB hub. A serial hub plugs into that, so I control all my serial and
USB items this way - and it all works nicely.
> >
> > Just another option for you
> >
> > Mike
> >
> > --- In ccd-newastro@yahoogroups.com, "antonioborgonovo" <perico@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi All,
> > > Is there a way to connect my observatory to my house using a Ethernet
cable, but without a computer in the observatory. just a piece of hardware that
I connect all my USB's adaptors, cameras, etc. and then run a Ethernet cable to
the house and connect to my computer and run the entire observatory from inside.
> > > All the help will be appreciated.
> > >
> > > Antonio Borgonovo
> > >
> >
>

The Meade Europe WTS is only USB 1 I think. Make sure you only have USB 1
cameras etc before you go down this route. The difference in cost between usb1
and usb2 remoting is large (£50 vs £250). My ccd camera is USB 2 for example and
would not work with the Meade.

Chris


--- In ccd-newastro@yahoogroups.com, "njsgps" <niall@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Antonio,
>
> Meade Europe manufactured exactly what you are looking for - and I have a
spare unit for sale if you would like to contact me off-group.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Niall Saunders
> Clinterty Observatories
> Aberdeen, SCOTLAND
>
>
> --- In ccd-newastro@yahoogroups.com, "antonioborgonovo" <perico@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi All,
> > Is there a way to connect my observatory to my house using a Ethernet cable,
but without a computer in the observatory. just a piece of hardware that I
connect all my USB's adaptors, cameras, etc. and then run a Ethernet cable to
the house and connect to my computer and run the entire observatory from inside.
> > All the help will be appreciated.
> >
> > Antonio Borgonovo
> >
>

There is also this thing that you can control the mount with an iPhone or iPod
Touch.  No computer needed.  I'm not sure if it runs from a computer on the
other end of it, but just something that I saw.  You'll just have to read the
small print.  :-)
http://www.carinasoft.com/products/skyvoyager/telescope_control.html

Tom



>
> Hi Antonio, I have been searching for such a device also. I found a Cat 5 to
USB extender that is claimed to work up to 100 meters. I haven't tried one but I
inquired on the Starlight group if anyone had used one and a few people
responded that it works well.
> Here is a link http://www.usbfirewire.com/Parts/rr-47-2041.html
>
> -Iver
>

Hi Guys,
I also use the Icron units to remote my LX200GPS, 2 DSI cameras and webcam over
Cat5 cabling. It is the Ranger 2104 which has a built in 4-port powered USB-2.0
hub at the scope end.  Works like a champ!  See here for more details:
http://www.icron.com/products/usb_new/collateral/Ranger%202104%20Datasheet%2090-\
00486-A04.pdf

CSs Jerry
South Florida

--- In ccd-newastro@yahoogroups.com, "phcjpp" <CHRIS_PURVES@...> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> First post and I might actually be useful!
>
> I use an icron usb ranger 2101 with the latest firmware installed for exactly
this purpose.
>
> It has 2 cameras, 4 usb to serial and a usb filter wheel installed on a 7 port
hub at the scope end. The hub goes into one end of the icron . The other icron
part attaches to my pc in the house. a cat 5 cable runs between them. Please
note the cat 5 cable cannot go via a router or wireless !
>
> Works like a dream and runs usb 2.0 which is important for video over usb.
>
> Chris
>
>
> --- In ccd-newastro@yahoogroups.com, "antonioborgonovo" <perico@> wrote:
> >
> > Thanks Iver and Mike,
> >
> > for the information.
> >
> > Antonio
> >
> >
> > --- In ccd-newastro@yahoogroups.com, "rmdesantis" <desantis.rm@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Antonio
> > >
> > > I setup each night, but my entire setup is modular, meaning I run it much
like I would if I had an observatory. For me, I don't use USB extenders but
rather a USB server. In my case, this lets me run everything wirelessly.
> > >
> > > The server I use is the Silex SX-2000WG+ (the + is important, it's the
version that allows me to use my CCD camera) - here's the link
http://www.silexamerica.com/products/usb_device_connectivity/sx-2000wg.html
> > >
> > > Although I run it wirelessly, it will also allow you to use an ethernet
cable and run things directly that way. A USB port plugs into the server and
runs to a USB hub. A serial hub plugs into that, so I control all my serial and
USB items this way - and it all works nicely.
> > >
> > > Just another option for you
> > >
> > > Mike
> > >
> > > --- In ccd-newastro@yahoogroups.com, "antonioborgonovo" <perico@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Hi All,
> > > > Is there a way to connect my observatory to my house using a Ethernet
cable, but without a computer in the observatory. just a piece of hardware that
I connect all my USB's adaptors, cameras, etc. and then run a Ethernet cable to
the house and connect to my computer and run the entire observatory from inside.
> > > > All the help will be appreciated.
> > > >
> > > > Antonio Borgonovo
> > > >
> > >
> >
>

Hola Antonio,

I think your plan will get you into trouble in regard to bandwidth.

The easiest would be if you set up a PC in the Observatory and a PC in the house
and connect both via Ethernet cable and then you use a program with which you
could remotely control your Observatory PC.

On the other side if you already have an Observatory, ¿ why run it from the
house ? ¿ or is it because you have no warm room and in the winter it is too
cold ?

There is a nice spanish speaking Yahoo group called Observatorio Remoto

http://es.groups.yahoo.com/group/observatorio_remoto/

saludos Rainer


>
> Hi All,
> Is there a way to connect my observatory to my house using a Ethernet cable,
but without a computer in the observatory. just a piece of hardware that I
connect all my USB's adaptors, cameras, etc. and then run a Ethernet cable to
the house and connect to my computer and run the entire observatory from inside.
> All the help will be appreciated.
>
> Antonio Borgonovo
>

Hola Rainer,

I have two observatories. One is run as you say using Radmin software which is
great.
The second one is at different place,which we share with other guys and it is
difficult to have two computers, therefore I'm looking to other options to just
get there and connect my laptop and start shooting; and still have the chance of
being about 25mts. from the scope.
we do not have a warm room, on the contrary, it is air conditioned.
such is life in the tropics !!!!

Saludos

Antonio

--- In ccd-newastro@yahoogroups.com, "rsbfoto" <rsbfoto@...> wrote:
>
> Hola Antonio,
>
> I think your plan will get you into trouble in regard to bandwidth.
>
> The easiest would be if you set up a PC in the Observatory and a PC in the
house and connect both via Ethernet cable and then you use a program with which
you could remotely control your Observatory PC.
>
> On the other side if you already have an Observatory, ¿ why run it from the
house ? ¿ or is it because you have no warm room and in the winter it is too
cold ?
>
> There is a nice spanish speaking Yahoo group called Observatorio Remoto
>
> http://es.groups.yahoo.com/group/observatorio_remoto/
>
> saludos Rainer
>
>
> >
> > Hi All,
> > Is there a way to connect my observatory to my house using a Ethernet cable,
but without a computer in the observatory. just a piece of hardware that I
connect all my USB's adaptors, cameras, etc. and then run a Ethernet cable to
the house and connect to my computer and run the entire observatory from inside.
> > All the help will be appreciated.
> >
> > Antonio Borgonovo
> >
>

Hi Antonio,

Thanks I understand.

regards Rainer


>
> Hola Rainer,
>
> I have two observatories. One is run as you say using Radmin software which is
great.
> The second one is at different place,which we share with other guys and it is
difficult to have two computers, therefore I'm looking to other options to just
get there and connect my laptop and start shooting; and still have the chance of
being about 25mts. from the scope.
> we do not have a warm room, on the contrary, it is air conditioned.
> such is life in the tropics !!!!
>
> Saludos
>
> Antonio
>
> --- In ccd-newastro@yahoogroups.com, "rsbfoto" <rsbfoto@> wrote:
> >
> > Hola Antonio,
> >
> > I think your plan will get you into trouble in regard to bandwidth.
> >
> > The easiest would be if you set up a PC in the Observatory and a PC in the
house and connect both via Ethernet cable and then you use a program with which
you could remotely control your Observatory PC.
> >
> > On the other side if you already have an Observatory, ¿ why run it from the
house ? ¿ or is it because you have no warm room and in the winter it is too
cold ?
> >
> > There is a nice spanish speaking Yahoo group called Observatorio Remoto
> >
> > http://es.groups.yahoo.com/group/observatorio_remoto/
> >
> > saludos Rainer
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Hi All,
> > > Is there a way to connect my observatory to my house using a Ethernet
cable, but without a computer in the observatory. just a piece of hardware that
I connect all my USB's adaptors, cameras, etc. and then run a Ethernet cable to
the house and connect to my computer and run the entire observatory from inside.
> > > All the help will be appreciated.
> > >
> > > Antonio Borgonovo
> > >
> >
>

Hi Antonio,
I use the Icron USB Extender units to remote my LX200GPS, 2 DSI cameras and
webcam over Cat5 cabling. It is the Ranger model 2104 which has a built in
4-port powered USB-2.0 hub at the scope end. Works like a champ! No computer
needed at the scope end. Icron also has units like this that are wireless. See
here for more details:
http://www.icron.com/products/usb_new/collateral/Ranger%202104%20Datasheet%2090-\
00486-A04.pdf

CSs Jerry
South Florida


--- In ccd-newastro@yahoogroups.com, "rsbfoto" <rsbfoto@...> wrote:
>
> Hola Antonio,
>
> I think your plan will get you into trouble in regard to bandwidth.
>
> The easiest would be if you set up a PC in the Observatory and a PC in the
house and connect both via Ethernet cable and then you use a program with which
you could remotely control your Observatory PC.
>
> On the other side if you already have an Observatory, ¿ why run it from the
house ? ¿ or is it because you have no warm room and in the winter it is too
cold ?
>
> There is a nice spanish speaking Yahoo group called Observatorio Remoto
>
> http://es.groups.yahoo.com/group/observatorio_remoto/
>
> saludos Rainer
>
>
> >
> > Hi All,
> > Is there a way to connect my observatory to my house using a Ethernet cable,
but without a computer in the observatory. just a piece of hardware that I
connect all my USB's adaptors, cameras, etc. and then run a Ethernet cable to
the house and connect to my computer and run the entire observatory from inside.
> > All the help will be appreciated.
> >
> > Antonio Borgonovo
> >
>

Hi Chris,

Nope - the Meade WTS can handle ALL of the Meade camera range - and they are ALL
capable of running full-speed USB2.0.

The WTS will happily run USB2.0 (in my experience) - I have even connected an
external drive, AND a flash-memory 'stick' (at the same time as a DSI-IIC, using
a powered hub, and all have worked).

And, the WTS is also Wi-Fi capable.

So, yes, your camear WILL work with the WTS (my Olympus DSLR and C-8080WZ
cameras also work quite happily through the WTS, in fact I have yet to find a
device that doesn't)

But, as you rightly point out, they are NOT cheap. Quality comes at a price.

Cheers,

Niall Saunders
Clinterty Observatories
Aberdeen, SCOTLAND

--- In ccd-newastro@yahoogroups.com, "phcjpp" <CHRIS_PURVES@...> wrote:
>
> The Meade Europe WTS is only USB 1 I think. Make sure you only have USB 1
cameras etc before you go down this route. The difference in cost between usb1
and usb2 remoting is large (£50 vs £250). My ccd camera is USB 2 for example and
would not work with the Meade.
>
> Chris

Hello Antonio,


It seems that this one should work, not for sure and as I have understand
the price is not very “nice”


http://www.icron.com/products/usb_new/usb20_ranger_2101_2104.php


also it is a similar product from Belkin, the F5L009, cost about 1/3 from
the icron product


http://www.belkin.com/support/product/?lid=en&pid=F5L009&scid=1


Hope it helps,


Emil

Antonio,
Here is the wireless version of the Icron units I use:
http://www.icron.com/products/usb_new/wireless-usb.php

Good Luck!
Jerry
South Florida