AstroNebulee

Hi I have updated my mount many times, first couple of goes with the WiFi just make sure your laptop isn't connected to the Internet when updating firmware and do it close to the router. I now do it via a pc direct eqdir cable and still have the laptop not connected to the Internet and all is successful.

Version 3.37 is now out! This update fixes a bug with certain boards.

Yes I watched this video as an avid lover of my az gti mount and was surprised that sometimes they machine the thread and sometimes not. So as you say not a design fault and skywatcher don't have to replace it with a threaded one.

As elp and I have said more information is needed as to the exact issues you are experiencing. If you are still running the default alt az firmware on the az gti and it's straight out the box then you've mounted your scope the wrong way round in your picture, so your rdf and focus tube will be on the bottom and pretty unusable. You'd need to update the firmware to the right arm dual az/eq mode 3.36 here. http://skywatcher.com/download/software/motor-control-firmware/ Also you'd need to download the relevant motor controller software loader on the same page, either the WiFi version or pc direct cable version. Like elp says by default it's left hand mounted alt az.

Hi Peter What are the alignment issues your having with the az gti? Are you using the synscan app to align and are you doing North level alignment and on how many stars? Also how are you powering the mount? Another thing what firmware are you running it on, at a guess t's a right arm one and is it balanced correctly, sorry for all the questions. Cheers Lee

Definitely sounds like a power issue to me too.

Hi I think you can download the other 3.36 firmware upgrade not the right arm one and the should keep the rdf in a more manageable position (left hand) but I'm not to sure as I use mine in right arm eq mode with my sw 72ed. If you use the right arm firmware in az mode it'll still be right arm mounted. Maybe you could purchase a raci finderscope to attach to your mak and still be able to use it in right arm mode.

On my sw 72ed I place it just over the glass and as far back on the dew shield as possible and one also on my guidescope

Real nice, well done 👍

Yep didn't get the osc on the end, see above 😡. I've been down the rabbit hole for a while just wanting to dig deeper 😉

Thank you, shame I didn't get the osc in the end

OK no problems cornelius. Shame the private seller didnt sell me the osc. Apparently someone else offered to buy it before me and she was waiting for the funds to transfer. Why she said yes I'll sell you the 294mc pro and bank transfer is great, so I sent my address to her, waiting on reply only to be told she sold it to the other person. Why she didn't say in the previous emails that someone else offered to buy it first and was waiting to let them transfer the funds, and if the other person failed then she would offer it to me! She wasn't trying to dupe me just very bad communication on her part. Annoyed as it was a bargain at £600

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Thank you vineyard for your help. So basically I need the 21 and 16.5mm spacers. I have emailed flo to check with threads whether M42 or 48 as they've the spacers in stock atm. The camera was to good to pass up.

I was in the process of buying a zwo asi294 mcpro from Abs but bad communication on the sellers behalf let me down big time. I have a skywatcher 72ed ds pro that I shall use the camera with and also use the ovl Field Flattener from flo in my usual imaging train with my Canon 600D (obviously won't use the 600D now) My question is to gain the back focus required of 55mm I believe, how would I connect everything. Is it scope +FF+294mc pro or will I need to include some spacers between the FF and 294mc Pro. Sorry if this is a stupid question.

Pleased you got it sorted this time and much better success with imaging, great work 👍

That's sad to see your having issues with the new firmware and guiding. I don't use NINA sorry and use my asiair pro, hopefully done one will be along that does soon. Maybe something can be adjusted in the callibration settings of Phd2 to help you

Brilliant! So pleased it worked for you. 👍

Yes I know another M31 image haha. I've tried reworking my previous image to include more colour this time. Still think there's more data to get out of it yet. There's a starless version too and so much detail in there before the stars gone back in. I'm trying to learn how to star mask and include it in the starless copy but failing, so I just used the opacity and fill sliders to introduce the stars, still learning and very green at this. 4 hours of data 800 iso Skywatcher 72ed ds pro AzGti in EQ mode Canon 600D Asiair pro Deep sky stacker and photoshop

Great job, really nice and sharp. I'm looking forward to Orion when more sociable hours and no clouds! Witches head and HH are my targets to grab for the first time. Once again fantastic work there 👏

Love it! You've done a fantastic job there, blends in really well too. I hope you get many happy sessions with your new obsy, congratulations 👏

Totally agree with you 👍

I enjoyed it, as someone who became seriously into astronomy in May 2020 it made a lot of sense to me and helped explain things, even though I do know a little about astronomy. I always enjoy Brian's programmes, and as its about the only astro related programme on TV atm apart from sky at night, which is less about astronomy. I really used to love stargazing live and wish they'd bring it back. I shall give the naked astronomy podcast a go though thank you @Chris 👍

I'm not an expert by any means but if I were in your situation, I would do them the same exposure length.

Hopefully the upgraded firmware and lower aggression will sort the majority of your issue, let us know how you get on when you have clear skies 👍