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Moderated 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
By Astronut · #67666 ·
Moderated 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,
By Paul Kanevsky · #67665 ·
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,
By Brian Valente · #67664 ·
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
By jeff marston · #67663 ·
Re: Finding stars
Thanks for the tip, Michael. My Gemini isn¡¯t connected to a computer. I will have to try it. Jeff
By jeff marston · #67662 ·
Re: Finding stars
Thanks, Brian.
By jeff marston · #67661 ·
Moderated 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
By Brian Valente · #67660 ·
Moderated Re: First clear night to try out my new G11T, I hope!
Michael I concur with chip. The constitution guarantees we all have the right to be blithering idiots from time to time. Stay Chuck
By crocco1250 · #67659 ·
Re: G11 Gemini 1 control over ethernet
Hi Dave also FYI there's a great WiFi option called SkyFi, which is a very capable serial to wifi adapter it's good for planetarium type applications such as Sky Safari, but less applicable for
By Brian Valente · #67658 ·
Re: G11 Gemini 1 control over ethernet
Thank you all.
By Dave_Kentsbeer · #67657 ·
Moderated Re: First clear night to try out my new G11T, I hope!
Not this stupid. Not rude...no need for this. All the best to y'all. Michael
By Michael Herman · #67656 ·
Moderated Re: First clear night to try out my new G11T, I hope!
Hi Michael, DO NOT DROP OUT!? I say stupid stuff all the time, ask anybody! -- Chip Louie Chief Daydreamer Imagination Hardware Astropheric Weather Forecast - South Pasadena, CA Astrospheric
By Chip Louie · #67655 ·
Moderated Re: First clear night to try out my new G11T, I hope!
I apologize. I'll drop out if this group now. Michael
Moderated Re: First clear night to try out my new G11T, I hope!
It's very good, but beware of the 5.75 inch rear focal plane requirement.? You can go inside of that limit ok, but not past that else you get lots of coma and ...trouble. It's a heavy monster.? I'm
Re: Finding stars
Using the Handset you are limited to the initial Bright Star list for one first star, but after that you can use: Object database, Stars, and pick your star...plenty there. But if your Gemini is
By Michael Herman · #67652 ·
Re: Finding stars
Hi Jeff there is a bright stars list already in the hand controller just choose GoTo->Bright Stars choose the star you want , the mount will slew to the star Center the star in your finder or sensor,
By Brian Valente · #67651 ·
Re: Balance and height
Hi Dave, I believe you have it right...it's really the only way to mount a long Newtonian with a heavy rear mirror. In that case, the eyepiece will be way out in front of the mount. I mounted my 10"
By Michael Herman · #67650 ·
Finding stars
Hi everybody. I had my gear out last night to get more familiar with my new Losmandy mount and to take a few videos. Because of all the bright lights, the moon, and huge trees, blocking nearly
By jeff marston · #67649 ·
Balance and height
A double edged question if I can please, I balanced the telescope (250mm Newtonian)? in its tube rings while it was on its Dob mount, is this an ok method? As the scope is rear heavy? the rings are
By Dave_Kentsbeer · #67648 ·
Moderated Re: First clear night to try out my new G11T, I hope!
Love the EdgeHD14!? ?Michael, how's yours?? I have a C14 project out in the garage waiting for me to align the new tube and optics. Can't wait to load it in the G11G saddle and grab an XL dose of
By Chip Louie · #67647 ·