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A quick test shot of C/2023 A3 Atlas Comet I did with the telescope. 360 1 second shots tracking on the comet with Small and Solar System Objects.

Folks, Comet C/2023 A3 is set to make a spectacular appearance in the Northern Hemisphere in the next few weeks: https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/get-ready-for-comet-tsuchinshan-atlas-the-best-is-yet-to-come/ It'll pass near M5 globular cluster on October 15 if you want to try to capture both in a wide-angle view. If you use the ASCOM driver with your Gemini L6, you can locate and track the comet using Func->Small and Solar System Objects by entering C/2023 A3: Or use a planetarium software to find it. Detailed orbit elements are also available from JPL: https://ssd.jpl.nasa.gov/tools/sbdb_lookup.html#/?sstr=C%2F2023%20A3&view=VOP

Just with in the last 3 weeks, I have issues with the G11 RA and Dec motors (I think). Even if the hand control is set to slew, both motors move the telescope very slow. The mount was powered with 110 v I use an Asiair to control the scope so initial I thought that might be where the problem was (Don't know why but I though I would check). Disconnecting the AIR did not solve the problem. The G11 was purchased 9 years ago and has worked perfectly up until now. I don't know where to start. Any suggestions ? Thanks

I picked up a G11G on Cloudy Nights from 2015 with HT motors (non-tucked-in), HD folding tripod, Gemini-2 level 5 and polar scope, no SLW, for $2100. The mount looks like new, it was well taken care of by the previous owner. I upgraded the Gemini-2 to level 6, got a PicKit3, flashed the motor controllers with v3.0 and checked the 4x checkboxes. I just tried it with Ekos, everything works beautifully. I'll try to get a first light tonight. The previous owner loved the mount, but he had moved to a place where he had no good space to set up a telescope, so it didn't get used. I picked it up from Arizona with a detour to visit an old friend, almost 23 hours of driving without air conditioning but well worth the drive. My current mount is a G11S from 2018 with OnStep. One reason for getting the new one is to compare a standard Losmandy with servo motors with OnStep that uses steppers. Comparing the price of Gemini II with motors with the $2100 that I paid, I think this is an excellent deal. I can always sell it easily should I want to. Another reason for getting it is to have a more "mobile" mount. I have an observatory that is a converted lean-to shed against a wall next to the kitchen area from where I can only see the Southern skies. I noticed that I could see most of the sky including Polaris from the patio in front of my kitchen window. Since I don't like to move the mount in my observatory to that spot and back all the time, it is nice to have another one. It is also handy for star parties. I got a Telegizmo cover to keep it set up outside for New-Moon weeks.

Could someone please tell me the center hole size for the MAL to MA Adapter? I wish to attach a ZWO AM5 to me HD tripod. thanks, Jim

At the risk of sounding like an idiot, I hate to ask a question that may have already been asked... I recently bought the G11 with Gemini 2 at Level 6. I promptly updated the firmware with the firmware update program. In the HC menu is a high-resolution tracking mode for RA and Dec. I have tried to find out specifically what that means. I cannot find it. Maybe I am stuck on the word "tracking". Is it high resolution for slewing from object to object or is it high resolution tracking for guiding during astrophotography? I've been out under the stars with the mount exactly twice and I did two nights of photographing the Cocoon Nebula. A total of 10 hours. First night I had it turned off. Second night I had it turned on. I couldn't tell a difference. Using the ASIair Plus, my guiding error was .25". If anyone can explain this high-resolution tracking to me, I would appreciate it. Doug

Hello everybody, I'm starting again astrophotography after 3 years of stop (kid was born - I needed to sleep) and I'm looking now for a new mount with adequate capacity. I was originally considering the iOptron CEM70, until I ended up in the Losmandy's page where I "found" the new G11. I have to confess, my heart has been stolen. But I still have to sort out a couple of questions before pulling the trigger. 1) Does anybody had the chance to use both mounts (CEM70 and G11) and can please provide a comparison to me? Specifically I'm looking into tracking performances. 2) Does the G11 have any sort of cable management feature? Like a through the mount cabling? In the Losmandy's page I see only few pictures and I can't tell too much from them. 3) Is the DEC axis equipped with at least 1x DC socket? Thank you in advance - Luca

Does anyone know where I can buy the updated reticle for the G-11 polar scope? My G-11 mount is 30 years old and works fine, but I've outlived the reticle, which has no alignment marks after 2010. - Ernie

So, after a few years of on/off use of an old G8 with Gemini 1 with the AsiAir, I’m keen to up my game by moving to NINA and properly getting into guiding and PEC. Additionally, as my mount has steel worms and separate worm blocks, I have got replacement brass worms and single piece worm blocks. With the AsiAir and this setup with a Z61 OTA, I’m getting between 1.5 -2.2 guiding in a bottle 5/6 back garden.I also plan to clean and re-grease. I also have an aging G11 with Ovision worm on RA which I’m yet to put into service, but will need a clean and re-grease at least. So, before I do anything, I’d like to get a baseline of the system performance so that I can compare it with the post upgrade performance. My question is, how do I get such a baseline using PHD2/NINA/something else? I’ve only used the ASIAir, so all other software is new to me. But I do at least have some concept of PHD, but no actual experience of using the full product in anger (yet!). Any advice/guidance on what to do gratefully received. (I have checked out Michael Herman’s approach in the documents area but not sure this is the best current approach?) thanks Bryn

Been running my system for 2 years now, NINA and PHD2 and now for some reason, after a Meridan Flip, it appears PHD2 does not do a 'find new stars' to star guiding again. It appears PHD2 is trying to guide but it does not lock onto a guide star. Any help would be appreciated.

Any Losmandy users capture the ISS and/or using SkyTrack?? Trying to decide whether to try this adventure.

Here’s the backstory: I purchased a Celestron branded G11 RA axis that I placed my GM8 DEC onto. The problem with the old RA is that there is no way to lock the altitude when polar aligning and there is a fair bit of play. My GM8 has the locking ability, but I cannot figure out how or if there is a way to separate the parts for exchange. See the photo. I’m trying to remove the lower and upper rings so I can switch with the G11 pieces. Anyone have any ideas?

Hi, I just redid my PEC training of my G11G mount with PemPro last night and got some odd results. I am not sure what to make of the results so hoping one of the Group could have a look at the attached logs and venture an opinion. The night sky was very clear and I had no issues with the mount (snags etc) that I know of. Thanks, Ken G11G ASI071MC main camera Mains power.