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Chris M48

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  1. Hi, does anyone know if an EQM-35 pro mount will fit onto a mount designed for an EQ5 Pro pier or tripod? Your help will be greatly appreciated. Clear nights
  2. Thanks Martin. Exactly what I did but the moon and the mist proved too strong for decent results. Even so looks promising enough for better conditions. I can wait. Thanks for your assist.
  3. My setup: SW Evostar120ED on EQ5 Pro, SW .85 Reducer/Flattener, ZWO Duo band filter 1.25”, ZWOasi294mc cooled camera. Filter is 6.6mm in front of sensor, Reducer is 55mm in front of sensor. LP is not too bad here but Moon is overhead. what should I look for to assess how badly the filter has affected the image? I will try and find a subject as far from the moons influence as possible. I tried to place the filter between the scope and the reducer but had reflections and generally poor results. It would be really handy if it works but I’m expecting it not to. Any advice will be very welcome. Clear skies and stay safe.
  4. Chris - Just joined the Lounge recently and can't get into the classifieds, but see you are selling a SkyMax 127, which is what I'm planning on. If not sold, could you PM me details.

    Ta,

    Paul

    1. Chris M48

      Chris M48

      Hi Paul, no it hasn’t sold yet. There’s not much I can tell you except that it comes with carry case and finder and it’s in pristine condition.  (Not boxed). It needs to be collected because I don’t trust Royal Mail or couriers with handling of this fragile item. I can meet buyer up to 20 miles distance if it helps.

    2. Paul_Sussex

      Paul_Sussex

      Chris - Sorry, should probably have sent PM - still getting used to the forum. Do you have a price in mind?

  5. Mount: SW EQ5 Pro - Scope : SW Evostar 80ED + SWFlattener/Reducer - Filter: ZWO Duo (Ha + OIII) - camera: ZWOasi294mc Pro 18 x 240sec 185gain -10c 20subs 18darks 30flats. All in all I’m pleased with the image and the Duo.
  6. My setup is SW Evostar 80ED - SW Flattener/Reducer - ZWOasi294mc Pro. I want to place it before Flattener/Reducer. Will that work? Thanks
  7. My name’s Chris and live near Blandford Forum for the last few years. Started stargazing about 12 years ago and have tried most things in the budget category in that time. Mainly, Skywatcher products but that’s no surprise. Pier in the garden next to mission control (summer-house). I’m an oldie but still love it, despite all the frustrations. Clear skies and catch you later.
  8. If so, what do you think of it? I’m thinking of getting one for AP to compliment my SW Evostar80ED and Asi294mc pro. Thanks.
  9. Hi, Thanks Martin and Dave. I did download the ZWO ASCOM driver which enabled instances 1 & 2. That did not resolve the problem directly but may well have come into play with Martins suggestions. Martin, worked 1st time with suggestion 2 although it knocked out PHD2’s hold on asi120mini in favour of asi294. Shut both down. Restarted PHD2 and successfully connected to asi120 and started looping. Restarted APT and re-did your suggestion and enabled asi294 live view. Left them running for a while then stopped and started PHD2 to test. All ok so far. I’ll be glad to see the same result tomorrow evening when trying with the full setup. Can’t thank you enough for all your great advice. Cheers.
  10. I use PHD2 for guiding and APT for imaging and overall control. ASI120mini mono for PHD2 and ASI294mc pro for APT. Both cameras run perfectly when run independently but together ....... nightmare. I know that this is a known problem but can’t find a satisfactory solution. Device Manager shows both with no problems. Neither PHD2 nor APT Allows specific selection of either but automatically selects one or the other. Can anyone help please. Thanks.
  11. Thanks Peter. I’ve discarded StellariumScope as you suggested but I still get same error when trying to connect via PHD 2 and APT. I can set up to slew in Stellarium but not Sync or Cancel. I cannot bring up the ASCOM virtual handset like I used to, even though the checkbox is set. I want to manoeuvre and guide the scope from my PC. I’ve been doing this for years (albeit,via EQDIR and EQMOD) with Synscan but am halted when using Celestron Adv GT (CG5) and NexStar. update: Tried it on another pc with same drivers and settings, started first time with no problems at all. We carry on.
  12. Hi, Has anyone come across this error when connecting a scope via PC? Object reference not set to an instance of an object. No problems at all when connecting direct to handset. I’m using stellariumscope and/or PHD 2. Driving me nuts! I’m an old hand but obviously missing something. I can slew via Stellarium but can’t Sync or Cancel. I need to connect via StellariumScope if I want to guide, which I do. Any help appreciated. Thanks
  13. I’ve reluctantly decided to sell my EQ6-R in favour of a grab and go. Now that it’s gone I can categorically say the it is without doubt the best mount I’ve ever had or used. I know it’s not cheap but worth every penny in my view. Just sayin’.....
  14. Will my SW reducer for 100ED work equally as well for 120ED? l ask because I’m upgrading my scope and trying to limit the expense. Thanks for looking.
  15. Thanks Peter, It shows me that I’m on the right path but just a bit further to go. Wish me luck! success! Choice of 2 COM ports and I picked the wrong one. Changed it over and works a treat. thanks again. Chris
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