Re: Maximum weight
I'd like some definition on that specification, too, Arun. Generally the accepted standard for the Asian mounts has been 1/2 of the rating. So I kept my weight from the clamp up less than 15 pounds
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Sonny Edmonds <sonnyedmonds@...>
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Hitting my head against the wall...
So, I revamped my guide scope to a true Piggy-backed with my main telescope. I always wanted to do that, and with Brian's advice it was easy enough. So first night out, I did a factory reset per
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Sonny Edmonds <sonnyedmonds@...>
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Re: Maximum weight
That's the total weight of equipment only, not including counterweights. It is supposed to be rated for 60 lbs ?imaging payload, though I am not sure how that's determined.
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Arun Hegde <arun.k.hegde@...>
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#67677
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Maximum weight
Hi all, sorry another newbie question, When referring to the 60lb maximum capacity weight of the G11, are the balance weights including in that total, or is the 60lb total just the telescope and
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Dave_Kentsbeer
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Re: Target unreachable?
The simple act of writing things down can help you remember them. Once I jot it down, it seems to be memorized. I got the RA extension kit for my GM811G to make a break point for easier carrying.
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Sonny Edmonds <sonnyedmonds@...>
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Re: Finding stars
In browsing through Michael's PDF, on page 10 I saw something that gave me a PITA, 64 bit file. My computers run fine with 64 bit programs, nice and quick. But, my Infinity camera only has 32 bit
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Sonny Edmonds <sonnyedmonds@...>
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Re: Target unreachable?
lol - good one. glad you sorted it out btw another really important reason to set your limits properly is it helps with imaging time past the meridian and successful meridian flips Brian
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Brian Valente
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Re: Target unreachable?
I think I answered my own question. I followed Scott's, setting limits video, and I didn't get the "target unreachable" message. I always told my students that writing things down will help them
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jeff marston
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Target unreachable?
I have been doing some practice with my new mount in my living room. Earlier this afternoon I was doing modeling to get a polar alignment and it went well. At 7 pm I tried to do it again, and I kept
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jeff marston
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Re: worm turn with MUCH difficulty
I think the high torque servo motors are included in the Gemini 2 Retro-fit kit which is what I ordered and is shipped.
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Tom
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Re: First clear night to try out my new G11T, I hope!
Hi Michael, With all the excitement I forgot say WOW! your images have come so far! Are these from the Edge HD14? What are you doing with the 12" ACF, has it been productive? -- Chip Louie Chief
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Chip Louie
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Re: G11 Gemini 1 control over ethernet
I have a SkyFi III and it works very well, great even! -- Chip Louie Chief Daydreamer Imagination Hardware Astropheric Weather Forecast - South Pasadena, CA Astrospheric Signature (
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Chip Louie
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Re: First clear night to try out my new G11T, I hope!
Thank you for your warmth and forgiveness, Paul. I cannot forgive myself. Perhaps it is the short sleep cycle of imaging, processing images, or a twitchy Send finger. But it is not the first time of
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Michael Herman
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Re: First clear night to try out my new G11T, I hope!
Hey Michael, I just wanted to take a minute to thank you for the detailed write up you did (I think mainly for me:) about Jupiter imaging and processing a few weeks back. I actually printed it out and
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Astronut
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Re: First clear night to try out my new G11T, I hope!
Michael, Accidents happen, and you did apologize. There's no need to leave the group. I've edited out the archives to remove anything personal but please let me know if I missed anything. Regards,
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Paul Kanevsky
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Re: Finding stars
Hi Jeff Yes, you need two things at a minimum, both available at ASCOM https://ascom-standards.org/ first is installing the ASCOM platform (which may require you to install other windows components,
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Brian Valente
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Re: Finding stars
I do have another question, the next of many, I am sure. I couldn¡¯t find a download in Ascon specifically for Losmandy mounts, nor Gemini II. Don¡¯t I need that to do PHD2 guiding with my new
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jeff marston
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Re: Finding stars
Thanks for the tip, Michael. My Gemini isn¡¯t connected to a computer. I will have to try it. Jeff
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jeff marston
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Re: Finding stars
Thanks, Brian.
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jeff marston
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Re: First clear night to try out my new G11T, I hope!
I wrote to Michael personally as well, but i'd like to say for the record that i also hope you stay, Michael It would be a loss for all of us if you left. I've said plenty of dumb things and was
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Brian Valente
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