bottletopburly

 Processed in Startools Matrix set to SHO 40SII+60Ha,70Ha+30OIII,100OIII

Give ENS optical  a call I did read a while ago somewhere , I can’t recall where that they were looking into servicing , wether they now do I don’t know but I’m sure a quick phone call you’ll find out one way or the other .

Dave 

There was a brief video by Antlia filters at  that star party which briefly shows skywatcher in the background 

6 hours ago, Cornelius Varley said:

Already covered in this thread.

 

Cheers missed that .

Dave 

Have you installed the touptek drivers for your camera ? 

you need 55mm backfocus between camera sensor and cc shoulder to achieve focus

Give ENS Optical a ring and see if they can help , 

6 hours ago, Penguin said:

Ah, now that I look, I see it doesn't have a 'Near' solver set. That's weird! It definitely used to have one. I set it to PS2 and it started working again, though slower than it used to. That worked for an hour or so and then started timing out on every attempt.

So I've given up on that session (what a frustrating pastime this is!) and come inside to download a few more plate-solving options.

I would consider upgrading to ps3 which is faster , installation details in the user guide, what version of Apt are you using ?  https://www.astrophotography.app/usersguide/pointcraft_and_plate_solving.htm?ms=AAAA&q=UGxhdGVzb2x2aW5nIA%3D%3D&st=MQ%3D%3D&sct=MA%3D%3D&mw=MzM1

Would it not be better to upgrade the motherboard to the latest version which comes with the screw in power connector , I upgraded mine a while ago to the previous version and a week later this version came out .

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/sky-watcher-mount-accessories/skywatcher-replacement-motherboard-with-usb-for-eq6neq6-pro-mounts-inc-non-usb-models.html

Ahh yes that’s all I do add a shortcut to screen 👍 thanks thought I’d missed something 

Can’t se anything on iOS  App Store 

You need a fdti type unless you’ve updated the motherboard to the latest, ie it will be a serial plug one end usb the other .

https://www.firstlightoptics.com/sky-watcher-mount-accessories/lynx-astro-ftdi-eqdir-usb-adapter-for-sky-watcher-eq6-or-neq6-syntrek-pro-mounts.html

Here is a guide to setting up Eqmod from the APT forum it’s a general guide and so makes no difference if your using Astophotographytool 

https://aptforum.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=5101

You need to go into Eqmod setup change Ra and dec rates to at least 0.8 from 0.1 default  , calibration should be between 8 min and 12 , also make sure phd2 you input your guide scope and guide camera settings.

That is very nice ivo 👍

You put bias in dark flats in ASTAP, they’re the same thing either use DF or bias you never use both , either one will be subtracted from your flats , 

Excellent ivo  did you acquire this using APT by any chance 😆
had a google and have to say this is probably the best image I could find of this target, so we’ll done ivo 👍

On 28/08/2023 at 03:49, MalcolmP said:

, but I dont need mount control and all the other stuff

You don’t need to be connected to a mount in Apt for it to send platesolving results to your planaterium software , you can just platesolve an image and press show and coordinates will show in whatever planaterium you’ve configured, 

Have a look on aliexpress ,the chinese are very helpful in wanting your  business ,have a look at www.aliexpress.com/store/1102767589?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_home.pcShopHead_2005177255986.14 i found this seller super helpful when i bought a cnc spider for my 200pds (i paid £57 and it is top quality and fitted like a glove ) now i know someone with a 190 mak newtonian and he up graded his focuser but kept the stock focuser tube the seller made the focuser to fit his base  this is who he used via ebay but youll probably find on aliexpress too www.aliexpress.com/store/1102767589?spm=a2g0o.store_pc_home.pcShopHead_2005177255986.14  send them a message and ask if they do a focus body for your scope ,ps the chap with the mak was very happy and well made  see this thread https://www.eastmidlandsstargazers.org.uk/topic/22462-new-focuser-on-the-mn190-woop/#comment-188962

3 minutes ago, inFINNity Deck said:

I was not aware that there is an upgrade-set, so no. But for me that is no issue, I use it mainly as a collimator for other scopes and once a year for reach-out where I collimate it at about 45-60° altitude.

Still I would like to learn more about those springs, is there a set off-the-shelf available?

Nicolàs

I used these on my 200pds https://www.bay.co.uk/itm/124783634360?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=8wq7Z9toR0m&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=xQsxeo45SGa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

After and before 

Try Juan at https://www.cheapastrophotography.com

done canon 1000 D  and fixed my 500d which he went above and beyond to fix , highly recommended 👍.

Another thing to check out is the Center ring on primary central on my 200pds it was 6mm out so never assume it is , Newtonians don’t you just love them .

For others reading, the guide in the link is good for whatever image software you use wether it’s Nina , sgp etc as it mainly covers Eqmod settings .

Dave 

brendan i had same issue  so ivo sent this thread https://aptforum.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=5101  i didnt have site writes ticked in eqmod ,changed flip moment to 1.0 and delay flip move to 10.0 just read the tips and check your settings ,my last flip worked hopefully next session i can confirm second flip works too.