Re: Losmandy presentation: achieving <1" performance, July 22 2PM PDT
I have not had any issues using the Losmandy AKS knobs but for those folks who need a little extra leverage these are nicer and under $6 each. Put a S.S. washer with a plastic washer to protect the
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Chip Louie
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ASCOM 6.5 and Gemini Telescope.net ascom driver
Hi everyone Just a quick FYI - Gemini Telescope.net driver version 1.0.75 has been tested and appears to work successfully with the latest ASCOM platform update, which (of this post) is version 6.5 If
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Brian Valente <brian@...>
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Re: Getting NINA Rel 1.10 To Do A Meridian Flip w/ Losmandy Gemini-II Mounts
When I was starting with NINA a few months ago, my G811 wouldn¡¯t flip, and all I had to do to resolve it was adjust the Western GoTo limit. I got that tip from somewhere on CN, if I recall
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Justin Hendrickson
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Re: Losmandy presentation: achieving <1" performance, July 22 2PM PDT
Hi Jim thanks for the note - those parts look pretty interesting, for sure I like the "T" style handle -- Brian Brian Valente portfolio brianvalentephotography.com <http://brianvalentephotography.
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Brian Valente
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Re: Losmandy presentation: achieving <1" performance, July 22 2PM PDT
Brian - Good video.? Thanks FYI - I use these for locking my RA on my GM811G.? All parts are from Ace Hardware.? I think the total cost is around $19. 2x each * Plastic handle * 3/8 - 16 stud (I
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Jim Waters <jimwaters@...>
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Getting NINA Rel 1.10 To Do A Meridian Flip w/ Losmandy Gemini-II Mounts
If you are having problems getting your mount to do a meridian flip with NINA 1.10 see the link below.
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Jim Waters <jimwaters@...>
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Re: Configuration of 15-pin dsub male to female cable for deluxe hand controller
Oh I¡¯ll just also say look at the plastic mouldings surrounding the plug. ?Some are a little larger -- Brendan
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Brendan
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Re: Configuration of 15-pin dsub male to female cable for deluxe hand controller
No, it¡¯s a standard 15 pin serial cable (joystick cable) ¨C e.g. Phoenix Contact 1656275 If you are in the USA: https://www.alliedelec.com/product/phoenix-contact/1656275/71232974/ David Sent: 22
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David C. Partridge
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Configuration of 15-pin dsub male to female cable for deluxe hand controller
I need to replace a damaged controller cable. Does it use a custom pin configuration such that I need the specific Losmandy part?
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ruasonid@...
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Re: Stall and Control box
Wow Michael, thank for sharing, very nice very detaled. HAPPY SKIES AND KEEP LOOKING UP Deric Sent from my Galaxy Tab A
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Deric Caselli
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Re: Stall and Control box
Hi gang, Another Jupiter image. This is one of many shots a few days ago, in a night of "Better than average" seeing, but not excellent (prediction for perfect seeing tomorrow night). The air turned
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Michael Herman
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Re: Meridian flip with N.I.N.A
Hello i just want to tell you that with the help of CUIV it works for me:-) Sorry but my english is not good enough to explain it correctly but maybe the commentaries in this video from CUIV will help
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Didi_S
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Re: Plate solving to build a model, Gemini 2
Hi! I am not familiar with ASIair, but share your belief, Henk. And I use Kstars and Indi for all my stuff. It is correct that Indi does not support building a model in the Gemini 2. What it does is
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Magnus Larsson
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Re: Plate solving to build a model, Gemini 2
I am not familiar with ASIair but I believe it is a Raspberry Pi running KStars (planetarium program) and Ekos (device control). On the Indilib.org website I see that the Gemini 2 is supported by
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Re: Plate solving to build a model, Gemini 2
Hi Allen again and again until I do something to screw it up. The accuracy of a good model places the object within about 10% of the center of the field. Im getting ready to start with my most
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Brian Valente
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Re: Plate solving to build a model, Gemini 2
The plate solving is part of the ASIair unit. ?The ASIair plate solving ruteene is interesting in that it will do a GoTo an object. ?do a plate solve, then check it and do another plate solve to get
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Allen Ruckle
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Re: A question of balance...counterweights
I go by this theory and I believe in it.
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JohnS <jsand0val@...>
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Re: A question of balance...counterweights
Hi Bob, Thanks for your encouraging words. Every time I think I know the answer to a topic ...I need reminding that I don't. Life and imaging are just big experiments. I do not know the answers but
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Michael Herman
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Re: Leaving Mount in the sun
Hi Kevin, The factory lube is a Silicone based oil that uses clay and MoS2 as a thickener to make a thick paste grease. A manufacture's working temperature range cannot be used to determine stability
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Chip Louie
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Re: A question of balance...counterweights
Michael, Your Jupiter image result was so nice. I was not familiar with the ADC device until you mentioned it. Thanks for all you comments and imaging planetary tips. Bob R. Sent: Monday, July 20,
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Robert Runyan
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