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That's a great find David. just ordered one 👍 Steve

https://sourceforge.net/projects/arduinomysqmskyqualitymeter/ Steve

Hi Carlos, I use Levesdome software for dome control in my Pulsar and in the setting parameters it defaults to 2 degree tolerance on the dome position. have a look at the setting parameters on your dome automation to check. BTW 2 degrees equates to around 35mm movement, so it shouldn't worry you in the slightest, Steve

Hi Steve, 95% of my electronic failures are down to usb leads failing. Try changing the usb lead. It's highly unlikely it's a driver issue as this would manifest itself a lot sooner than 2 hours and -20 degrees should not affect the f/w. If you can try another programme to rule out an APT issue. If all fails contact Terry at SX. Steve

Hi Andrew, also a past member on UKAI. Welcome back to astro imaging and a warm welcome to the Lounge. Please do not bring any clouds😎 Steve

Hi Mark, and a very warm welcome to the Lounge 😀 Steve

That's great news Gina. It certainly made me think. I've now checked all my equipment and ensured everything is tickety boo. Steve

Hi Mark, I tend to use frame and focus when I am way out of focus. I set my camera to binned 2x2 and exposure to 3s. Using the Focus Control module. I take one exposure, tick the use subframe and drag a box around a prominent star. I set my course steps to 100 and start Frame and Focus on continuous exposures and move the course steps in or out until I get the smallest star profile. Stop Frame & Focus, untick use subframe & I then proceed to use the auto focus routine in the Focus Control module by hitting the run button, for accurate focus. Hth Steve

Hi Gina, Sorry for your dilemma, but not get too worried, the lens coatings are robust. Just remember, on removal, to mark the edge of the corrector plate and the corresponding edge of the telescope tube, as the alignment is critical. Everything crossed... Steve

Great Bargain Michael. It may be a good idea to purchase a cheap laptop as backup in case it happens again. I have one on standby, I also use it to introduce new software and updates. To ensure everything is hunky dory before I update my obsy pc. Steve

Always hankered over a Tal 100 to compliment my Tal 200K. Steve

Hi Rick, and a very warm welcome to the Lounge 😀 Steve

Hi Aidi, That is a scope I've been hanging my nose over for a while now. Love how you have mounted the Pegasus UPB and the mini pc onto the rig to reduce the plethora of cables. I'm waiting for the day when batteries become small and powerful enough to attach these onto the mount and be cable free. Like your nice and tidy work bench 😀 Steve

Hi Mitch, and a warm welcome to the Lounge. very nice images btw Steve

That's some bargain. welcome back to the fold Steve

Hi Nikki, and a very warm welcome to the Lounge Steve

Hi Graham, I used drafting film. I purchased a roll of A1 and used 5 sheets for my A2 panel. Steve

Yes I built one and it works very well in conjunction with SGPro. Once set, the light settings are accurate and it makes the taking of flat frames a simple process. Steve

Excellent news. Now go and hoover some photons Steve

Hi Nigella, and a very warm welcome to the Lounge 😀 Steve

looking very good, Francis.

Hi Alan, It seems the wider field and the luminosity of the nebula has confused SGPro a little. I agree with you, that on instances like this, focusing on a star field would be the best option. Annoying that is upsets the few clear nights we get though. Steve

The focal reducer mentioned by Vlaiv is also a WO clone Steve

Hi Kristen, and a very warm welcome to the Lounge 😀 Steve

Hi, and a very warm welcome to the Lounge 😀 Steve