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Moon filter piece for Skymax 127
osilvab replied to osilvab's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
I though it would be possible to attach it between the telescope and the diagonal. I think there it is 2". the eyepieces are 1.25" right. so probably I need a 1.25" filter 😕 -
Moon filter piece for Skymax 127
osilvab posted a topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
Hello, I did some observations of the moon previously but I felt the moonlight is too strong in full moon phase, specially for the kids. Then I bought a moon filter Crystalview 2" for my Skymax 127, but it seems it doesnt fit on the thread. Im not sure if I am missing something here or I just bought the wrong filter.' any advice or suggestion in which filter to use? Thanks -
Skywatcher AZ GTI mount owners thread
osilvab replied to AstroNebulee's topic in Discussions - Mounts
Yes, apparently that is the problem. I will keep the conversation on that thread. Thanks for your input. -
AZ-GTi connecting but not moving (Solved)
osilvab replied to osilvab's topic in Discussions - Mounts
I just found another adapter. 12 V - 5 A and it worked! So I think we can confirm that the problem is the power. but then it seems 750 mA is not enough either. I dont have how to measure the current at home. The Celestron power tank that I used before is rated 12V 10 A. I will try to measure the current consumption of the mount and give feedback on that. -
AZ-GTi connecting but not moving (Solved)
osilvab replied to osilvab's topic in Discussions - Mounts
Yes, it is the one supplied with the mount. I just tried it with another adapter rated 12V 1500mA and it didnt move :( -
AZ-GTi connecting but not moving (Solved)
osilvab replied to osilvab's topic in Discussions - Mounts
The manual says that input voltage is 7.5 - 14 V with at least 750 mA and recommended 12 V. and there is a note saying that if the power is too high, the motor controller will stop the motors automatically. The supplied AC adapted is rated for 15V and 500 mA. so it's not ideal. It might be the cause of the malfunction. Something to test. -
AZ-GTi connecting but not moving (Solved)
osilvab replied to osilvab's topic in Discussions - Mounts
Actually, this is the first time Im using it since I move abroad and the current is different in my new country. According to the adapter it should work here. But I will check if it is giving the right current. I used to power ir with the celestron power tank, but It was confiscated during the trip and I lost it. So i am using the original plug. -
Skywatcher AZ GTI mount owners thread
osilvab replied to AstroNebulee's topic in Discussions - Mounts
Hello fellow owners of AZ-GTi. Im sharing here my post with an issue im having with my mount: -
AZ-GTi connecting but not moving (Solved)
osilvab replied to osilvab's topic in Discussions - Mounts
@Knighty2112 yeah, everything is tightened. There is no even a try to move, a sound or something happening inside. the only indicator I have is the red light double blinking, meaning the app is connected. @Elp same behaviour with windows app. I´m afraid it might be a hardware issue. -
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Hello, I have had a Maksutov 127 with the AZ-GTi mount for about 3 years. I have done just few observations, 2-3 per year. Overall the experience was good. But last week I went on a trip and I brought my set-up to do some observations. To my surprise the mount didn't work.. We still managed to have a view of Jupiter and its moons in full manually mode . I have been reading forums and troubleshooting but so far no success with it. The Wi-Fi connection is working well. the red led indicator is showing normal operation but the mount doesn't rotate. not even using the step arrows. What I have tried: - update firmware: updated successfully, without any issues. - tried different devices (android and iOS) and different apps (Synscan and Synscan Pro) It seems like the software side is working well but there is no connection to the engines. not sure what to do now., thinking about opening it and see if I can find something disconnected/broken but I wanted to ask before here if someone had the same issue before. Has someone tried contacting SW directly for support? Thanks for the help!
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Thanks a lot. I had to use the 1.19.12. i did my first observations last night and will try some more things tonight. I will come back with my findings :)
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Is someone else having problems with the Android Syscan app?. mine is crashing on start, the pro version too.
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Skymax 127 or Explorer 130?
osilvab replied to Sillabub's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
I thought I wouldn't have been able to decide which telescope to buy without the need to create another thread, fortunately I found this one as I have come down to these exactly 2 scopes. I think buying a first telescope is one of the most difficult task I've done, as there is no a single all-around choice and it depends if one wants planetary or DSO and if I want to specialize in astrophotography. These are things one doesn't really have clear before the first one and I can see my self getting a 2nd scope at sometime later. I've been reading a lot on this an other forums and checking the website stores for a few days now and I have a better idea of what I want. I have a question about the Explorer, as I understand the DS version is more suitable for AP but it is still possible to do observation with the provided eyepiece (28 mm). the 130-P version comes with 25 mm an 10 mm pieces. any experience using the 130P-DS for just observation? maybe good idea to get an extra eyepiece? I also want some advice regarding the mounts, the Mak can be ordered with a synScan Az GoTo, it looks a good budget alternative, a total of 419 GBP. But thinking on a possible 2nd telescope in the future it maybe worth getting a better mount. For just 449 GBP it could be ordered with a Az GTi mount that also provides GoTo functionality with the app via Wifi and looks more sturdy. Or the Eq3 pro GoTo for 669 GBP, not sure If it really worth paying 250 GBP more for upgrading to a EQ3, will the EQ3 be a long term investment or It will it be better to aim for the EQ5? In the case of the Explorer, it can be ordered with the EQ3 Pro GoTo for 589 GBP. would it be better use of money to order it with a EQ5 with the enhanced dual motor set for 562 GBP? how good are these motor drives? In summary I could summarize I am between these alternatives: 1. Maksutov 127 with synScan Az GoTo for 419 GBP. And later another scope more specialized for DSO and AP. 2. Explorer 130 P-DS with the EQ3 pro GoTo or the EQ5 with dual motor for 562 GBP, maybe adding another eyepiece. Thanks!