bruno

Try this https://www.firstlightoptics.com/zwo-cameras/zwo-asi290mm-usb-3-mono-camera.html same camera just mono when your not guiding get a filter holder some RGB and have go doing colour images just a suggestion?

I know its obvious but have activated the camera in the altair program your camera should appear in the top right of the program, the other thing is have you altered the gain slider to make it brighter ?

try this site well rated binos https://oberwerk.com/product-category/binoculars-scopes/by-usage/astronomy-hand-held/ that will take you the astro side then go into the bird watching side to see if you see the same set in there i've been looking at the 8x40 mariner as they are w/proof

Replace the nut with a same size nylok they dont come undone.

I dont own one of these but if it is not causing you any problems then leave it if it's not doing what it was bought for then change it for something that does.

people who dont make mistakes dont make anything, you'll remember in future clear skies

IF there is a version for a V5 hand set then you need to use that one, also did you check the time and date on your handset because if the time & date is out it will put your objects way out also check that your time and dates on your H/set match up with your computer. Im assuming that this a new mount if so it should have come with the latest firmware on it. hope this helps. http://skywatcher.com/download/software/ there is firmware for the V5 H/set on here but i can't find the loader (maybe get intouch with sky watcher?)

for wide scope imaging you will need a small refractor or a dedicated lens, but the planets would only be small and therfore you would also need maksukov or a shmitt cassigrain to do your planets. Have a look at trevor jones Astrobackyard on his set up for wide field and then look on youtube for some one that does planetary viewing/imaging to see if ther set-up is similar. Just noticed your scope not that far off with 540mm but as i've said you will want something like your asi071 with an adaptor to connect a lens too.

Polar scope align is the one i used (got a pole master), as it has different polar scope reticules have look at the app in play store and the featureare ther for you to see if you have the same reticule (not all reticules are the same)

Hi has anyone got a LX85 mount, just want a quick review gps? any good? accurate goto? Thanks in anticipation Bruno

Have a look at Trevor Jones's Astrobackyard videos, there's one about basic set-up which uses sky guider pro- camera- and a redcat 60, i'm sure you can get longer than 30 seconds with a sky guider. Other items would BYEnikon (i don't know if Apt do anything similar), also A free program called deep sky stacker and after that you will require a imaging program to process your images (p/shop, pixinsite,) all costly there are some free ones (gimp, IRIS) By then you should have the bug . I should mention that all these fantastic images you see are the product of collecting A few hrs of data along with darks bais & flats and very good processing, also ihave the book every proton counts with you can have if you PM me

heres what the FLO website says: Plugs into the mount's handset port (via one of the supplied RJ12 -> RJ45 or RJ45 -> RJ45 cables) to provide wireless control from a smartphone or tablet using the SynScan or SynScan Pro app or, from a PC via ASCOM. No batteries are required as the operating current is provided by the mount. (Please note the EQ6 PRO should be connected to the Wi-Fi Adaptor Module using the hand control cable originally supplied with the mount). Creates it’s own Wi-Fi network, so the mount can be used anywhere without reliance on other Wi-Fi or mobile networks. After entering your coordinates into the relevant Synscan App and following a simple alignment procedure - you are ready to explore the universe using the App’s intuitive touchscreen menus. Also supports the SkySafari Plus/Pro mobile planetarium App for Android and iOS (Please note that iOS connectivity at time of writing is currently limited and two devices are required). The SynScan App and SynScan Pro App now support ASCOM for slewing, GOTO and Pulse Guiding. The Sky-Watcher ASCOM telescope driver can be downloaded from www.skywatcher.com. Please note: This WiFi adapter replaces the mount's handset.

Can,t see why not, if it plugs into your hand set then it would be the same as if you were plugged into the laptop & then you should be able to control your mount from the house.

the eagle is dedicated just towards dslr's, plus after you buy that you have to buy all the cables for each piece of equipment £50.00 upwards with the asiair you get the cables with it.

tried that and it works many thanks again

thanks will try that

I hope you guys & gals can help me solve this little problem, How do i get HLVG into photoshop 2020? it downloads as a 8BF file & Ps is asking for a ATN file i have copied and pasted it into the plug-in/generator folder but it says it is'nt the right format?. I was thinking that the BF file means batch file? and i could run it through the automated script but also i cannot rember how to do it. Thanks Bruno

try RS components they do one that switches from red to white head torch?

have you looked at the Ascom settings for the scope? it may have switched to simulator, had had a problem with connection through my commander & it was due to the ascom set simulator the setting is in the Ascom diagnostics reset the scope to ioptron ascom scope, do the same in the other ascom program then the commander will start. sorry if this dosen't solve just trying to give you a starting point.

A Good Watch is Dylan o donnell on you tube it may answer your question? I have mine set at 2 secs FYI

I Had a similar problem, I deleted all of my profile & reset it with the Auto-wizard ( which fills all info in for you) cameras, scope etc, then i opened PHD 2 connected the camera & scope, set the loop to 2 secs then slowly adjusted the guide scope until i got an image, i now leave the scope set at that so i have a starting point. Vega is a good bright star to try with, good luck.

useful to know & have

Just like to thank the people at FLO for their speedy service, Ordered a Skywatcher field flattener thursday 24th about 19.00hrs and recieved it this morning at 09.00 hrs thanks once again