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Currently setting up a mak127 old blue style , using a zwo efw and a qhy290 mono is it better to attach directly to focuses or use via a diagonal? . dave

Maybe @alacant Can help ?

I know when I use Apt if I use the manual buttons it only moves a small amount a few pixels it’s more for Center img an object if a few pixels out , drop Ivo a message on APT forum he will be able to help better.

Apt only moves small amount if using Eqmod try using the slew button on slew 4 speed

Has anyone used the Lacerta Thread Adapter for using Baader MPCC with Skywatcher Newtonians https://www.teleskop-express.de/shop/product_info.php?products_id=5417#cs does it work out the box or need shimmed I like the idea of locking the mpcc to the scope .

Zwo mini filter wheel , loaded LRGB 742pass

If moon and planets then look at a 127mm mak same aperture 1500 fl

Impressive well done

Messier 16 The Eagle Nebula 4 hrs approx sw 200pds, nikon d5300 , guiding came in at a staggering 0.30 rms last session only get 1.09 rms stacked in siril processed in Startools 1.7 @jager945

Step 1 How to polar align your mount

Frustrating it can be at times you need to calm down and go back to basics , there are plenty of people on here that will help you ,so forget the stellarmate for now , post your setup , mount ,scope ,visual i assume so you really only need the synscan handset assuming you have a HEQ5 . Firstly you need to be able to setup the mount correctly and polar align, and be able to focus your eyepiece if you can do that then a more experienced visual sgl member will be able to guide you step by step using the synscan handset to do a three star alignment , maybe using a wider fov eyepiece will help too 30mm works quite well but someone will get you on a better footing and soon have you observing the delights of the heavens Hold on in there . regards Dave

Possibly a bad connection, I did the power plug mod on mine , you could unscrew the panel and see if anything obviously loose or corroded on board connection.

Presumably a power fault how are you powering mount ?

Those type of led panels are lit from one edge so give an uneven light field I filed mine in the bin .

I use Siril via scripts mainly as it’s a lot easier and gives good results though have used via sirilic too ,Startools for processing , reasonably priced easy to understand does a very good job available in various iterations Linux , mac , Windows, Android , free to try for as long as you like no time limit.

Give Startools a try , free trial no time lock 👍 easier to learn than some others .

Nice image, what capture program did you use .

The article I posted basically states three things need to cool to an equilibrium, mirrors , ota and ambient air temperature so once all three are close to the same temperature then you should get better results , would encasing the tube in the foil bubble wrap stuff you get from diy stores work in keeping the tube temperature more stable ? , and adding a fan purely for cool down prior to imaging on to the scope cover end cap .

Came across this this week interesting read 4parts http://www.acquerra.com.au/astro/cooling/ don’t think anyone posted this link .

Take @1parsec aka mr Rowan astronomy , advice email him with your problem I’m sure he will be able to help and advise accordingly.

Are you sure your lynx cable is the eqdirect cable version as they have different wiring if it’s the cable to the handset then it will be wired differently, I use a lynx Astro cable fdti type on my EQ6 never had a fault with it .

Maybe @Johannes if you answer the peeps responding to your questions in your previous post regarding this mount you may be nearer to solving your issues your having , yes it can be frustrating but peeps will help you ,work through the questions and you may just resolve all your issues . Regards Dave

I use Nikon D5300 an excellent Ap camera and supported by APT not encountered any issues.

No i got 40 teeth gear off ebay had not heard of hpc gears belt is 87 teeth