Portech7

Hi

Does anyone know if the sky watcher auto focuser will fit on a Celestron Omni xlt120 refractor (focal length 1000)? 

It looks like it will but I'm not 100% sure. 

Cheers both, you really don't realise how glad I am you've both said that. 

1.25" It is 😀😀😀😀. 

Thank you 👌👍

I know this is an older thread but still might be useful. 

I've been looking at this Lacerta Wedge for quite a while and I'm stuck between the 1.25" And 2" Version. 

I'll be using a Celestron Omni XLT 120 with 1000mm focal length. It accepts both 1.25 and 2".

Most of my eyepiece are 1.25".

Now I see it's recommended to go with the 2" For this size aperture. 

Would the 1.25" Version be ok with my scope regards any heating issues etc? 

I suppose I have the option to keep the main lens cap on the scope but removing the smaller central cap which would make the aperture smaller in a way, but I'd rather use the full aperture if I'm honest. 

What are your thoughts please? I'm not wanting to go and buy 2" Eyepieces and contrast filters if I can help it. 

I can see my wife ready with a knife if I bought a binoview as well 🤣🤣

Johninderby, I really have been stuck with this as the price difference is quite substantial. 

I was thinking the Altair unit looked very similar to the baader and around £250.

But that Lacerta, price under £200.

On 03/06/2020 at 17:11, Roysten said:

Hi Everyone, I have a question relating to the Sky-Watcher steel tripod linked by Portech7 at the top of this thread.

The original aluminium tripod of the EQ3 has a metal protrusion at the top of the tripod that the mount slots into, which provides azimuth left-right movement with the two knobs either side of the EQ3 mount. Looking at the pictures of the steel tripod I can't see the same type of protrusion, is this the case and if so does that mean that this tripod is not compatible with that left-right motion? Is another items needed for this?

I hope this makes sense, I can provide annotated pics if needed to better explain what I mean.

Thanks

Hi Roysten, the tripod will work fine and has the same little protrusion. 

It really is a direct fit upgrade. 

Hi all

Which Herschel wedge would be a good start:

Altair Herschel wedge

Baader

Or 

Lacerta

For use with a Celestron Omni xlt120 refractor. 

The Lacerta has a surprisingly good following from what I've seen and is a fair bit cheaper. 

I did look at that adapter.

I think I need to measure it as no idea if my mak is new or old as bought it second hand.

Hi all

Does anyone know if the threaded section on the back of the skywatcher mak127 is the same as on the celestron SCT's please?

This is the thread that's screwed into the white back casing of the mak.

Thanks👍

CEM 25 could be an option as just within budget but the AZ EQ6 is too rich for my budget.

It's ok, just found some not too positive reviews of this mount😏

Hi again

Just come across the Meade LX85. Specs say payload of 15kg.

It's under £700 new.

No idea on Meade products. Not sure how user friendly the controls are either.

Anyone come across this mount?

Cheers all.

I think the HEQ5 is what I was leaning towards and as Skipper Billy said I could look at the belt mod at a later date.

Both seem to have good following so I'm sure either would be good.

The HEQ5 does initially look the sturdier of the two.

Appreciate the help and opinions all, thankyou.

Hi all

Which mount?

Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro (without Rowan mod, can't afford that 😁)

Or

Celestron Advanced VX

Will use for both visual astronomy and astrophotography.

Not buying for a few months but good to see opinions.

Thanks all, got some food for thought there👍

Hi all

With Adobe Photoshop there's a number of different packages and I'm wondering which covers enough for astrophotography.

The one package is the 'photography 20GB' with Lightroom, Lightroom classic and Photoshop.

£9.98/month.

Is this the pack most use?

Thanks

Got it sorted now, it was the comport reference. Once added all good.

Learning curve 😁

Hi all

I'm having issues trying to get my mount on PHD2.

It sees it in the program but when I try to set up equipment I keep getting a Portname warning telling me the Portname cannot be empty.

I've got the Eq direct cable and all the latest ascom down loads.

Camera is fine but mount is not having it.

I can operate the mount from laptop via EQ direct cable.

It's confusing me on the port name warning.

Any ideas welcomed.

I've just seen a couple going cheap and was wondering if their worth a punt.

Hi all

Quick question. I know the Celestron Skyris units are designed for planetary imaging but has anyone tried using them successfully for DSI?

Apologies if this does sound a daft question.

Thanks all

Peter

That worked a treat, thank you 👍😁

Hi

I have an eq3-2 pro mount, 32mm f4 guidescope and an Altair gpcam2 290c.

I'm trying to setup the guiding on PHD2  but not sure if I'm missing something.

I've downloaded the latest version of PHD2 for Windows but it's not recognising my camera although it's an ascom supported device.

I've tried to download the synscan ascom drivers direct from skywatcher site which I also believe is required so I can setup PHD2 with the mount info but when I down load it, it won't run as it's saying I need ascom 6.2 or later which I can't find anywhere.

I'm probably doing something daft but need some help please.

Thx

No I don't think so. I've disconnected from other WiFi.

Hi All

Firstly, Happy New Year to you all😁

I've recently got a new Synscan Wi-Fi adapter. It connects first time to my tablet and Laptop when in doors, however just stepping outside on to my patio which is just a 10ft distance and nothing will connect.

I'm confused as it creates its own Wi-Fi which is also a very strong signal and I'm not connected to any other Wi-Fi.

I've read numerous threads over and over but it's not that it won't connect its just it won't connect when outside. As soon as I take it inside it connects again.

Makes me think the adapter is temperature sensitive but it's not really that cold yet.

Anyone experienced similar?

Thanks for all the support and advice all.

I was pretty much sold on it already so I think I'll go with the 1.75" EQ5 tripod.

Cheers rwilkey nice to see one in the flesh 😁