CedricTheBrave

is it any better if you are viewing through a monitor rather than vnc (or whatever you are using)

there was a firmware issue that caused slow data speeds on USB3 with SATA drives I am not sure if it was eventually resolved or relevent but this link here refers to it https://www.raspberrypi.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=245931

great work well done

very cool

I am in the middle of moving from KStars/Indi on an RPI to NINA on a small PC so far its just been a learning curve finding where everything is and how to see what you want but I am very impressed. The sequencer works very well I have had no issues with tracking and the plate solve is ligthening fast I like the fact the screen is so customisable so you can choose what is important for you to see and erros reporting is very good when you have done something wrong ( quite often for me) so far so good for me

I fitted a steeltrack to my 200pds using existing hole but just drilled new mount holes to fix so it should be ok to move the mirror up by cutting the tube as mentioned i have the steel track on my VX14 now its a great peice of kit and very solid also like the dovetail attachment for the focus motor.

have you downoaded the Astap database files? you can use any star image to test it when offline or in the daytime

I dont think it syncs until it is happy its within the target with mine it only does it twice anyway (usually)

Looks great, Looks great! I got mine the other day and have started to play with setup for when a get a chance to use it properly.

It is the SW Coma corrector but its also a 0.9 reducer Nikon F Mount is 46.5mm focal flange length so as long as the T Ring is 8.5mm then the Nikon should also be 55 I have 3d printed a mixture of spacers to try out so now await a clear night

This was a few nights ago. its a bit messy but shows the issue. OTA is my VX14 and the CC is the Skywatcher 0.9 reducer one i dont get this issue with my Nikon only the Canon but the nikon is no astromdded and its BF is 46.5 M_27_Light_180_secs_2021-08-11T00-37-55_009.cr2

ok thats interesting thanks

I have been battling with coma on my Canon 700D but now I realise that it maybe the position of my coma corrector the BF of the corrector I have states 55mm and the T Ring appears to be 10mm so with the 44mm of the Canon I am 1mm out to start with! would the fact that my Canon is also astro modded make the BF further back or no different? Dave

My D7000 is the same but my Canon 700D has live view working when connected

that just about sums it up

yes I have thought about that way but the convaluted way i have to get it through the garage and utility room then turn right then left and right again and up a small flight of steps puts me off

Now thats a weapon!

Pretty sure I am not on bedrock but I know its clay about 2ft down

only 1 surface rooting tree thats close (next door unfortunatly) and its a 17year old house estate so rocks and building detritus may be an issue but I think if I use the pilot drill first it may help. I am sure its not going to be as easy as their video thats for sure

in the planning stage for my ROR has anyone used ground screws for the floor supports? like these https://www.groundscrewcentre.co.uk/ looks a lot easier than mixing the concrete etc for the base. this will then give me a raised surround around the centre concrete block for the mount one of the reasons is my garden is only accesable through the garage and reducing the amount of mix to shift all the way to the back would help a great deal. base will be 8ft wide and 10ft long ish

i recently purchased one of these https://www.altairastro.com/starwave-80-ed-triplet-apo-travel-refractor-465-p.asp as a grab and go although i have not tried it for imaging yet I am very pleased with its visual performance

Thanks I was comparing the 4.5 morph with the 17.5 and the 4x together. The 4.5 morph smashes it on its own where as the 17.5 with the 4x was poop All makes sense tho extra glass is going to make things tough

Hi guys Currently on my hols in sunny Wales Managed to bring my ed80 triplet and have some amazing views of Jupiter and Saturn. First time I have ever seen the bands in Jupiter so very pleased I am using my 17.5 , 9 and 4.5 mm Morpheous eye pieces which look amazing but I wanted to try my televue power mate 4 x but try as I may I cannot get it to focus its close but no where near as good as the morpheous on their own. Any tips to setting these up?

have you set the time and location correctly and polar aligned?

perfect thank you