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65416
Thanks, Don. I am working on one from October 30th during Mars' closest approach. Looking at the images between the current and 2003, its amazing how much...
copernileo
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Dec 1, 2005
10:37 am
65417
Dick and all, A synopsis from the readme's are now on Mike Weasner's ETX site. There wasn't room on our site for it. Joe ... -- No virus found in this outgoing...
Joseph T. Tannenbaum
jtannenba
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Dec 1, 2005
2:11 pm
65418
====================================== Photo Section Space Management Guidelines Because the disk usage in the LX-90 photo directories often approaches the...
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Dec 1, 2005
2:36 pm
65419
Dick, I checked and I have version 33Ef. Do you recommend upgrading? BTW, my scope has an LNT ... From: autostaretx To: lx90@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday,...
Christopher P. Mullaney
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Dec 1, 2005
2:50 pm
65420
... Thanks for that... (the posting, not the lack of room) have fun --dick (still searching for round toit's)...
autostaretx
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Dec 1, 2005
4:20 pm
65421
... I was going to just say "your choice", and reference Joe's posting of the readme's at: http://www.weasner.com/etx/autostar/2005/as_26ea-40ef.html BUT:...
autostaretx
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Dec 1, 2005
4:25 pm
65422
I just received the #1209 Microfocuser (and vibration pads) and have a couple of questions for the group: Because of the weight of the 1209, the scope now tips...
Terry Belia
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Dec 1, 2005
5:32 pm
65423
you will need to balance it for the added weight of the focuser - which will also shift the weight of EP's aft as well. If you don't want to add weights yet,...
aero4101
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Dec 1, 2005
10:19 pm
65424
perhaps i should add to this that the reasons are twofold: 1. increased tracking accuracy by reducing deflections of gears under load and reducing the current...
aero4101
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Dec 1, 2005
10:28 pm
65425
I recommend H-a imaging for those of you that are troubled with light pollution. The H-a filter really levels the playing field when it comes to imaging...
Dennis Persyk
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Dec 1, 2005
10:35 pm
65426
Makes sense. I just hadn't heard much about folks adding counterweights after installing a 1209 but I wasn't sure either way. I searched the site for past...
Terry Belia
tbdallas
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Dec 1, 2005
10:46 pm
65427
I don't know what those weights are - I made my own 2D rail and weights set. I would have a think about whether this is all you are ever going to do or whether...
aero4101
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Dec 1, 2005
10:54 pm
65428
... I know I have the latest firmware (with your patches that came along with StarGPS), and I got a replacement autostar from meade, and it is still broke,...
gregpcarpenter
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Dec 2, 2005
1:14 am
65429
... No problems Greg, as now Dick has given the definitive answer so everyone is well informed. Thanks Dick, nice to have you looking after us in this Forum. ...
jgw321
seeasjg
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Dec 2, 2005
8:15 am
65430
I thought members might be interested in this link. It just shows that where amateurs lead the professionals follow :-) ...
ian
nabuok
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Dec 2, 2005
11:00 am
65431
Are there options for connecting a notebook computer other than sinking $65 in the Meade #505 connector set ($25) and the Meade USB to RS232 bridge cable...
mtberjem
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Dec 2, 2005
2:11 pm
65432
build your own 505 cable, I believe the instructions are in the files section. Joe ... -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition....
Joseph T. Tannenbaum
jtannenba
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Dec 2, 2005
2:34 pm
65433
I made mine for less than $8.00. Just be careful and follow the wire-to-pin scheme. I'm not particularly handy, but methodical and careful, and I found making...
George N. Huftalen, Jr.
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Dec 2, 2005
3:05 pm
65434
I found the directions for making the 505 cable. Looks pretty straight forward. Any comments on bridging that to USB? Is the "in-line inductor that helps...
mtberjem
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Dec 2, 2005
3:36 pm
65435
... Many people have used many brands of USB->serial adapter. About the only recommendation to make is DON'T use Belkin. Folks who buy the "white box" $20...
autostaretx
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Dec 2, 2005
4:53 pm
65436
Do a search on http://skyinsight.net/search/search.php?groupname=lx90 for USB to serial. Some work, some don't. Joe ... -- No virus found in this outgoing...
Joseph T. Tannenbaum
jtannenba
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Dec 2, 2005
5:10 pm
65437
Don't know if anyone has run into this problem before but it's got me confused. I hooked up my new 1209 Microfocuser and tested it using the provided hand...
Terry Belia
tbdallas
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Dec 2, 2005
7:11 pm
65438
I found the directions for making the 505 cable. Looks pretty straight forward. Any comments on bridging that to USB? Is the "in-line inductor that helps...
mtberjem
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Dec 2, 2005
8:00 pm
65439
Nope, you don't need to bother with that. I've been running with my home built cable to a few years without any problems. Regards Colin Dawson www.cjdawson.com...
Colin Dawson
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Dec 2, 2005
9:24 pm
65440
"white box"???? Is this another way of saying generic or does "whiter box" refer to a particular brand? Clear Skies! Marshall Harrison 30º7'9"N 81º36'28"W ...
mkh_lx90
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Dec 3, 2005
12:18 am
65441
... Generic. (sorry for the confusion) have fun --dick...
autostaretx
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Dec 3, 2005
1:45 am
65442
I currently power my LX90 8" from the Meade 541 AC adapter (12 vDC 1.5 amp). I just purchased a Kendrick DigiFire 7 controller for my new dew heaters. I plan...
mtberjem
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Dec 3, 2005
1:04 pm
65443
May be ok - the Kendrick blurb says you can run computerised setting circles, so it's probably regulated and smoothed. But I would advise you to contact...
Peter Vasey
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Dec 3, 2005
1:18 pm
65444
Thanks good advice. John ... setting ... advise ... vDC ... 5 ... or ... from ... adapter,...
mtberjem
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Dec 3, 2005
1:42 pm
65445
Steve, As I posted on the group, I tried it last night. I had to reload my drivers for XP to recognize the camera, the 'lpi' tab apparently does what the ...
Joseph T. Tannenbaum
jtannenba
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Dec 3, 2005
3:12 pm
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