Re: GM8 lubrication
I've just used SuperLube (PTFE) on my G11. Too early to say but I am expecting it to be fine.
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ruasonid@...
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#68079
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Re: Counterweight bar safety screw
Thanks. I have some of those screws at hand so will try to find a suitable washer.
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ruasonid@...
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#68078
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Re: Counterweight bar safety screw
Thanks all, it might help if I spelt the name correctly!
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ruasonid@...
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#68077
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Re: Purchase question.
I bought my G811 in March from High Point Scientific but it was shipped directly from Losmandy so I know it was properly adjusted. I've bought some additional parts direct from Losmandy as I found a
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Richard Benoit <richard7.benoit@...>
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#68076
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Re: Purchase question.
Hi Stosh
Here are a couple thoughts for you:
all dealers have the identical product. They sell packaged solutions
Losmandy direct has the (relatively new) option of configurable mounts, so
if you
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Brian Valente
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#68075
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Re: Purchase question.
Stosh,
I'm all for giving vendors business.? I usually order from HPS, Astronomics, ADM, a couple of times a year.? Few others but they are my go to shops.
When I bought my G11T last Spring, I
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Gerard
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#68074
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Purchase question.
I’ve been doing lots of research, and I’ve decided that the G11G with the HD Tripod is the correct mount for my current and future requirements. ? The price is the same at every authorized vendor
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Stosh <mike@...>
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#68073
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Astro Gadget wifi adaptor - adding to home router
After having issues with the BT adaptor i got recently Alexander at Astro Gadget kindly replaced it for a wifi adaptor, this is working fine with K Stars for MAC so this will be my controller of
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Dave_Kentsbeer
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#68072
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Re: Stand alone auto guiding systems
Yes i have seen the Lacerta MGEN, a bit out of my price range at the moment, reading reviews on the other systems i might give it a miss for now, thanks for the advice though.
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Dave_Kentsbeer
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#68071
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Re: Stand alone auto guiding systems
Hi Dave,
I haven't tested it myself, but I have heard only good things about Lacerta MGEN II.
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Carl Bj?rk
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#68070
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Re: Stand alone auto guiding systems
Brendan is spot on
But also I know there are a lot of DSLR-only imagers out there who aren't
using any sort of computer
I had experience with SBIG's standalone guider some years ago.
PROS
- gets
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Brian Valente
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#68069
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Re: GM8 lubrication
I am using Superlube in my GM-8, works great. But I also have a can of industrial moly grease that I used to use on the brakes in a high performance sports sedan many years ago. It seems to plate
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Gregory Latiak
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#68068
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Re: GM8 lubrication
+1 for superlube
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[email protected]
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#68067
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Re: Stand alone auto guiding systems
Dave if your autoguiding then you’re probably imaging and need an image sequence control system. ?If you have a camera usually you need a focus routine ?(Large screen to focus test) and or a motor
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Brendan
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#68066
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Re: Stand alone auto guiding systems
Yes - what product are you looking at?
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Jim Waters <jimwaters@...>
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#68065
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Stand alone auto guiding systems
Hi all,
I like the idea of an auto guider but don't want the hassle of using a computer, so have been looking at the stand alone units, if it says it is ST4 compatible will/should it work with my G11
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Dave_Kentsbeer
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#68064
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Re: PHD2/G11T connection problems
I am trying to get PHD2 working and then do some autoguiding. I have been able to do autoguiding, using PHD2, with my CGX-L mount, but haven't tried it with my Losmandy mount,
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jeff marston
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#68063
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Re: PHD2/G11T connection problems
What are you trying to accomplish?? Get PHD2 auto-guiding working -or- control the mount -or- start up the mount?
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Jim Waters <jimwaters@...>
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#68062
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Re: Counterweight bar safety screw
Robin Cassidy was bought by someone, and many parts are still available
http://www.robincasady.com/Astro/
https://www.bndastro.com/Default.asp
[email protected]> wrote:
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Brian
Brian
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Brian Valente
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#68061
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Re: PHD2/G11T connection problems
You have the correct gearing so it may be academic at this point ;)
The default when it ships is G11, which would explain the 360, and you do
need to set it manually.
Brian
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Brian Valente
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#68060
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