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Evening - I ended up getting an old office workstation with a Xeon hexacore processor cheaply. Just done a comparison of new vs old, stacking 75 frames. “New” system took 4min 21s, my old laptop took 37min 31s so I’m calling that a win!

Thank you - that is really helpful. Regarding the CPU, should I be focusing on Cores over clock speed, or the other way round? I was considering something like a Ryzen 5 3600 which can be had quite reasonably ta

Good evening everyone, Apologies if this is in the wrong place - my current laptop that I use for Photoshop, Siril and DSS is getting on a bit so I was considering building a desktop to see if I can get better performance. My question is where should I be concentrating my funds on a system, as I don’t need to splash out on top spec for everything, so what do these types of software require. Do they focus primarily on RAM, CPU of GPU? My gut feel is GPU is least important which is good given they tend to hold their price on the used market, so is it a toss up between maxing the RAM or processing cores? Any advice would be most welcome cheers

Yeah, I dont really need it, but have always wanted a Vixen GP Mount. One day maybe.

For any of you in Widnes area, there is currently an absolute bargain Vixen GP going on eBay. I was sorely tempted to drive up myself but its just too far for me and the seller categorically won’t post so thought I would do the community thing and let someone else know https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Great-Polaris-GP-DX-Equatorial-Mount-/133977343505?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

Interesting video about a portable EV set up; Was interested by the comment that the Asiair doesn’t play well with the AZGTi in Alt Az mode. Must admit, I have never tried with mine so will do at some point, but has anyone else tried and had any success? ta

I’m tactically waiting till more people install and report back! But im a coward!

Really interesting thread - I currently use APT with no issues on a laptop but was considering moving to a a more portable mount mounted solution. Was thinking about a stick PC but have also had my head turned by the ZWO sale so am seriously considering an ASair

How did you go?

I’m considering getting an ASIair and this would be a feature I need so have done some digging which turned up; That was added one or two releases ago. Pull up a previous image in the image manager and there should be a "go to" button in (if I remember correctly) the lower right corner. It will plate solve the center of the image and go to the coordinates. Now if I could just get the camera in the same rotation night after night. If that works could you let me know? Cheers

Apologies - realise this is several months late but have only just seen and it may be of use to yourself and others, The datyson one on Thingiverse didn't work for me hence designing my own, stl below; QHY5 Guide Scope Adapter v1.stl

Not sure where to place this, but just noticed a dome had been offered for free on Facebook marketplace in Milton Keynes if anyone fancies one? This is nothing to do with me - just felt it’s my civic duty to tell someone about it! Wish I had the space myself

I’ve always wondered this too - following with interest.

Hi, I ended up with a StellaMira Flattener for a while and then got lucky and managed to find the dedicated WO version. It seems to my eye that the WO gives slightly better stars at the edges but it could be just perception. cheers

Good Morning everyone - I recently got my 600d modified and finally had a chance to test it out in the single clear night I have had in what seems like months. I chose the Horsehead / Flame region as a test as I really wanted to see how well the Ha comes out. My setup is a WO Megrez 72 with an OVL field Flattener on HEQ5. Images are 38 x 60seconds, ISO800 with flats and bias. I have very quickly stretched as i could tell there were issues whilst imaging but wanted to get something to look at and pick apart. Just wanted clarification on a couple things - firstly, the reflection, is that likely due to an issue with my optics (dirty, smeared, scratched, etc) or is it one of those frustrating things with Alnitak that sometimes happens? Secondly - the bloat on the brighter stars - is this just overexposure, or an imapct of the camera modification, and if so would a CLS CCD filter help?? Cheers in advance Gareth

Interested in this too - did you find an answer @david_taurus83?

My modded 600d has just turned up so now I’m ready for those long crisp clearless nights! oh.

Today is a good day, Firstly as some of you will have read, I had a camera stolen by a courier a few months ago - They refused to pay out as it was classed as a non-compensatable item, but after several months of arguing and emails to the CEO they have finally admitted liability and paid out. New camera now on its way now to be modified by Astronomiser. Secondly, I ordered an Evostar 72 months ago and its turned up today, at least a month sooner than I was expecting! Happy Friday all!

I got an Ender 3 this year and love it - really easy to use and set up, plus I have been able to print some very fine threads. As other have said, I wouldn’t trust them with anything too heavy though.

Just want to give a thumbs up to FLOs service for warranty repairs / issues. My new AZGTi developed a power issue this week so I notified FLO on Sunday via email. They responded on Monday afternoon for some clarity and offer a few suggestions which sadly didn't work and so suggested a return. The parcel was collected from me Wednesday morning, and then next I heard was FLO informing me that they had found a power issue on the main board which they had now fixed and the Mount was on its way back to me. Just heard from DHL that it’s due to arrive at lunchtime today. So that’s 6 days from first contact to repair and return ready for the 10minute window of clear skies I will no doubt have tonight. Am really impressed with the service and the skills of the team as I was expecting it would have to be a replacement coupled with a lengthy wait. Thanks guys.

TAL 25mm plossl - it’s always the first that I reach for

I have an order with FLO for an Evostar 72ed at the moment but am seriously considering cancelling and getting myself one of these instead. Especially as I already have a Megrez 72 already - much like yours Lockie.

Weirdly I was browsing FLO the other day and saw that you could buy a camera of this sort; https://www.firstlightoptics.com/other-science-gadgets-models-toys/solarcan-ready-to-use-solargraphy-camera.html

I have been toying with the idea of getting involved with EEVA for a while now and have been gradually putting together equipment that may work. Tonight it is clear so I thought I would quickly get out my Meg72 on AzGTi and fot my ASI120MC to it and have a play. Centred on M57 and realised a tree was in the way. Moved the scope (beauty of the AZGTi is it’s so portable), realigned, centred on M57 and the very first shot absolutely blew me away. Needless to say, I’m hooked! Intending on getting a better camera next. Image is just a few stacks auto stretched in ASI Live.

Yep, that’s the one