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Hello, I bought a Celestron NexStar Evolution second hand a few years ago now. It was working perfectly fine the last time I used it a few months ago. I got it out this weekend but when using the right/left keys on the NexStar/Starsense controller or the Skyfari 6 Plus App on Android - it won't slew at all. There's not even any motor sounds. However, using the up/down keys is perfectly fine. Please could you suggest what I should do? 😪
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Imaging with the Samyang 135mm f2
doubledoubleswifty replied to Uranium235's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
Hello, I recently purchased one. Ordered 20th of February. Arrived 18th of March. I was able to track the item in DHL's website so didn't have any real concerns. -
Imaging with the Samyang 135mm f2
doubledoubleswifty replied to Uranium235's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
It finally arrived today! Ordered 20th of February. Arrived 18th of March. On quick inspection - no major problems seen 🙂 -
Imaging with the Samyang 135mm f2
doubledoubleswifty replied to Uranium235's topic in Getting Started With Imaging
I've ordered one from Tecobuy as well. Just got an email from them saying it's been dispatched today - I'll keep you updated how it goes! -
Hi everyone, I've always been a visual observer and never really considered doing astrophotography. However, I would like to start dipping my toes in this field now. Eqipment wise - I've got a SkyWatcher Skyliner 250PX, Celestron Evolution 8 EdgeHD and a Canon 1000D and T ring. I know that as they are AltAz mounts astrophotography would be limited until I invest in an equatorial mount in the future. Could you recommend/advise what I can with the above equipment for now? I've checked out some of the photos on the No EQ challenge post. Thank you!
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Starsense headache/heartache
doubledoubleswifty replied to Adaaam75's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
Is the firmware up to date?- 15 replies
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SGL Maintenance Downtime Tonight 9pm GMT
doubledoubleswifty replied to Grant's topic in Official SGL Announcements and Events
Loving the new update - it reminds me of Twitter! -
Problems aligning with StarSense
doubledoubleswifty replied to Dave7's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
Thank you! I spent a good few hours last night updating the StarSense camera, handcontroller and the mount. Took a while to figure it all out but I think I've done it. Can't wait to try it again - fingers crossed it works next time! -
Problems aligning with StarSense
doubledoubleswifty replied to Dave7's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
Hi Dave7, Just wondering if you managed to solve the problem? I recently bought the same telescope and starsense and tried to use it two nights ago. Tried to use connect and align on the SkyPortal app and also kept on getting error messages. Looking forward to your reply. -
First Scope Daughter and I
doubledoubleswifty replied to hms_furious's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
I think this book should be quite good for a 10 year old 🙂 StarFinder For Beginners - https://www.amazon.co.uk/StarFinder-Beginners-Maggie-Aderin-Pocock/dp/0241286832 -
I'd like to know as well!
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First Telescope
doubledoubleswifty replied to Blackware's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
Hi East Lancs! I've got a SkyWatcher 250PX; I'm finding it a bit bulky so I'm quite keen to get something to "grab and go". So quite interested in other technologies/different telescopes available out there. How do you find your SW GTi 127 compared to your XT10i? -
First Telescope
doubledoubleswifty replied to Blackware's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
Burscough, West Lancashire! -
First Telescope
doubledoubleswifty replied to Blackware's topic in Getting Started Equipment Help and Advice
If the power runs out - is it possible to manually push/pull the telescope? -
Hello, I have a Sky-Watcher 250PX (10 inches) and still quite a beginner to astronomy. I was having a look at FLO's website and wondered how would it compare to a SCT/MCT. For example https://www.firstlightoptics.com/se-series/celestron-nexstar-8se.html or https://www.firstlightoptics.com/maksutov/skywatcher-skymax-180-pro.html Would the views be much different on a SCT/MCT? Thank you!
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Hello, I'm just watching BBC's Sky At Night right now - 6 minutes in. (https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000db8r/the-sky-at-night-a-beginners-guide). The presenter is explaining opposition. "But you'll ever hear that Mercury or Venus are at opposition....have orbits which are smaller than the Earth's so they can't appear in the night sky". Could someone explain the above to me in very simple terms?
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Thank you for your suggestion! How easy is it just to carry it outside in one? Unfortunately I have recently moved into an apartment. Carrying the OTA and then base up and down the stairs a few times and then through a few doors gets tiring. Thank you for your replies guys. Ideally, I would just prefer something that I can carry myself in one and just go outside? Does that ideal telescope exist? Not looking to do astrophotography at the moment.