The MI Gemini goto is from Losmandy, and from their website: "Gemini uses a Meade LX200 command sub-set, with most LX200 commands being implemented." So it...
To make a very long story short... There are some LX200 Classic experts here that may have some suggestions. I was up before 4 AM this morning to try and...
Just out of curiosity, what type of hardware are you using with your toUcam? I am still trying to get setup using a SPC900NC (same CCD I believe) with...
Does anyone have experience with the following setup or something similiar? Computer: Intel Based Mac Book Pro Operating System: XP SP2(using bootcamp) ...
Lots of people have had problems with some USB/serial adapters when used with scopes. I've heard the Keyspan brand works, but Belkin doesn't. Have you tried...
Are you using a focal reducer? It wont reach focus if you have both the focuser and diagonal bewteen the reducer and camera. And why are you using a diagonal...
The classic can show time in either 12 or 24 hour format. It's possible that by switching between programs, one of them switched this setting and you weren't...
... toUcam? ... with eyepiece adapter. ... Hello Chris, As John mentioned, I don't use a diagonal. For satellites I use Meade 2080 8in OTA > Celestron f 6.3...
... Hello John, ... possible that by switching between programs, one of them switched this setting and you weren't aware of it, and that threw off your time ...
Check this out - "About Time ver. 4.8", careware written by Paul Lutus, it works great. Its a background "time application" and can be set on the fly to adjust...
Thanks John. I had a similar problem using software that came with the telescope. I've purchased the keyspan cable and I'll let you know if that resolves the...
Hi Adam, I've used http://www.pfranc.com/cgi-bin/list/?pid=USB_G4 for my USB to serial adapter on an HP laptop into the CPC1100 handset and it works fine. One...
After a long wait last night the weather was predicted to be clear for a morning pass of the ISS. Unfortunately I looked at July 8 on Heaven's Above which...
Hi Sid A good APT receiver is available here, you would have to become a member to purchase it, though I would recommend it, I have been a member for over 5 ...
I've also been playing with APT for abut the same number of years I think. I started with a modified scanner, then finally ended up with the Hamtronics radio...
On the GEO website I saw the two antenna types, xrossed dipole and QFH. It also mentioned a simple scanner would pick up the signals allowing for bandwidth,...
Hello from Carl Farnsworth Been lurking for a while; great place to pass the Montana winter. Always looking up for satellites. Can't wait to try ISS pass...
As of about 1600 PST, visible to my folks in Yakima WA big time. Looking for it on NOAA Sats, any where else I might look? Thanks Carl ... From: Carl...
My apoligies! I tried to verify this before but thought it was so new that cnn.com had not yet got it. KING tvin Seattle however says it is a forest fire in...
Oh, that as a fire! I was out sailing on Lake Washington yesterday and had a great view of Rainier all day. We did see something pop up behind it that looked ...
When I first started with APT, I was using a handheld Radio Shack scanner. I modified it by removing the IF filter and putting in a .01 uF disk capacitor to...
Hello all! Ahhh, perusing through the messages it appears I have found the right group. I have an Orion Sirius mount, Orion 127 Mak, and an Orion Starshoot ...
... Autoguider.... ... Welcome to the group. Addressing only the aperture question, I think you will find a 5 inch Mak will be fine for all but the fainter...
Leo, Thanks for the reply. I want to establish my Sirius mount and 127 Mak as my satellite tracking setup I plan on upgrading the mount and scope in the...
... - any suggestions? ... We must await someone with more S.T. knowledge than I to jump in. <G> I have a LX200 Classic mount which the software loves, perhaps...
