Re: Astronomy software & capture software
Maxim Dl runs my G11, Titan, and G8 and all cameras and the observatory.
leroy
Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2020 2:51 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [Losmandy_users_io] Astronomy
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leroy <lmarion@...>
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#68177
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Astronomy software & capture software
I would like to hear from my fellow Losmandy users as to what they deem the best astronomy software that is most compatible with Gemini 2 to control the telescope, and which capture software is also
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Tony Gabriele <tgabriele73@...>
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#68176
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Re: Planetary software & capture software
Hi Tony
i have done very limited planetary. I used sharpcap and liked it a lot. I
also hear a lot of people like Firecapture.
Gemini works with all of them. Planetary is usually a ton of very
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Brian Valente
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#68175
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Re: Purchase question.
Ditto. My G11G on order and expecting soon.? Been dreaming of this mount for 10+ years!!!
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Russ
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#68174
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Re: Purchase question.
Hey Stosh,
Welcome to the club!? As you have found there are mounts that are similar in quality and maybe manufacturer's support at much higher price points. There are mounts at similar price points
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Chip Louie
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#68172
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Re: Mars 2020-10-02
just amazing!
wrote:
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Brian
Brian Valente
portfolio brianvalentephotography.com <http://brianvalentephotography.com>
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Brian Valente
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#68171
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Re: Purchase question.
Thanks everyone. ? Called Tanya about the price idiosyncrasies on the new order page, asked her some questions and placed my order for a G11G with the RA extension and some extra counterweights.
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Stosh <mike@...>
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#68170
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Mars 2020-10-02
A loop of Mars taken last Friday in very average seeing, but still some interesting details at times.
Takahashi CN-212 + Baader FFC x3 ~8m FL with ASI462MC (~45000 frames in 3min
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[email protected]
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#68169
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Re: Purchase question.
Stosh,
Don't buy exactly what you think you need in counterweight! You will ALWAYS need more than you think!
Second while possible to hang all weight as far out as possible it is preferable to
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Chip Louie
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#68168
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Re: GM8 lubrication
Hi Chip
Oh yes I know that, those were the before pictures, I re-greased everything
with superlube and put just a small layer this time.
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Btw i just noticed is my setting circle
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"Guilherme Vênere
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#68167
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Re: Purchase question.
tell your observing friends they can only use your PM if they have a
Losmandy mount and to buy one. Hmm, maybe that's a better way to go LOL!
i like the way you're thinking there Chip! ;)
I
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Brian Valente
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Re: Purchase question.
Stosh,
Don't use the mount specific PoleMaster camera adapter, they are only good for the one mount. Buy an ADM universal PoleMaster mount and clamp it to your top or bottom dovetail. Works with any
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Chip Louie
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Re: Autoguiding port
Michael, Les,
Thanks for your advices. I conclude that it is enough to use a cable DB9
(side camera) - RJ11 (side autoguider port mount). In this case the figures
of the "Application Note Relay Box"
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Luis Barneo
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Re: GM8 lubrication
Guilherme Vênere,
Not only is the grease drying out but that is just WAY TO MUCH GREASE! The clutches must have had grease on them and slipping too.
I'm sure the mount will operate much better once
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Chip Louie
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#68163
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Re: GM8 lubrication
Dave,
The problem is that wheel bearing grease generally is not meant to be used the way mounts are used.
The best grease will use a pure synthetic based oil with a high drop point and very low
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Chip Louie
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Re: Purchase question.
Stosh,
The scope I have on a G11G is a C925 EdgeHD topped with an 80mm guidescope, plus focuser, filter wheel, camera, dew shield, dew heaters, etc. (The accessories add up fast :). I use 21, 11 and
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John Kmetz
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Re: GM8 lubrication
Superlube …
Sent: 05 October 2020 21:33
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [Losmandy_users_io] GM8 lubrication
When I got my G11 the gears were dry so as a temporary measure I cleaned
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David C. Partridge
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#68160
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Re: Purchase question.
They make an extension tube for the Polemaster to clear the tucked motors. One 21 pound weight will not be enough to balance the C11.
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David Fabrizio
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#68159
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Re: Counterweight bar safety screw
I think a Grade 5 is a better choice, they are more resilient and will bend long before breaking.
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Chip Louie Chief Daydreamer Imagination Hardware
Astropheric Weather Forecast - South Pasadena,
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Chip Louie
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Re: Purchase question.
Thanks again.? ?I'm going to try to order tomorrow or Wednesday, and I'm down to just a couple last questions.
Is the one counterweight going to be enough for an 11 inch Celestron SCT?? ?This is
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Stosh <mike@...>
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#68157
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