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  1. Thanks for the reply. Will try that with fingers crossed. Seems like it's an issue all round.
  2. Good evening all, When using the focuser, it seems that I can only move it 19635 steps. I have tried to change the maximum steps to 85000, but always reverts to the above number. The only way around it is to reset the zero point (not to mention I still cannot seem to find focus with my ST120 and crayford dual speed). Has anyone got a clue as to how to reset the maximum steps in the software (and how I can focus an image. Really frustrated now). Thank you all in advance. Rob
  3. Thank you for the reply. I think you are right about the extentions. Just got to find the right ones now 😉
  4. Thank you very much for taking the time to reply. I will look to add some extention tubing in the next few days, and see how that goes. Rob
  5. Good evening all, I am in the process of getting my equipment together for some DSO imaging. Currently have ST120 with Crayford style dual speed focuser, EAF, zwo 224 mc (i think, colour camera) asi120mm guide camera with 120mm zwo guide scope. eq5 goto pro controlled by stellarium, sharpcap pro, eqmod and ascom. I am using a startech starlink from the mount to the computer. I think I have everything covered to start imaging, apart from experience and knowledge (but trying). I am struggling to find focus using the 224 as the main camera. Is there a calculation I can use, or does anyone have an idea as to the length I need the draw tube to be at to get focus on objects? Will I need extenders? The reason I ask is that I had a little play while setting it all up (on one of the rare cloudless nights in my area), and the drawtube was at its maximum and still did not seem to be in focus (was aiming at the moon). I hope these questions make sense, but happy to try and clarify if that would help. Rob
  6. Thanks for the thoughts. I tried again last night after removing everything installed from the system and the same error came up. Really at a loss now as have a good camera I cannot use 😥
  7. Good evening, I finally received my above camera ttoday from FLO (great service and team) and tried to install the drivers from ZWO website. Unfortunately, this did not work. Windows is saying there is a problem with the driver. Have tried to email ZWO, but just curious if anyone else is having problems and may have a solution? Thanks in advance for your thoughts. Rob
  8. Thanks for clearing that up for me. Thought it was worth an ask. Will have to get a mono set up in the future, but babybsteps for now.
  9. thanks for this, makes sense now. I think I'm trying to sprint before I have even started to crawl, but cannot stop myself thinking ahead. I will have to see how I get on with the scope/ mount and camera first then think about a non colour camera. I would really like there to be no cloud on my rest days, just not when I'm working! Not been able to get out for about 4 weeks now due to shifts and weather!
  10. That is a fair point about the bayer matrix. I didnt consider that. Would it still be the same using a y800 codec (as believe that 'turns off' the bayer filter but could very well be wrong).
  11. I have an ZWO ASI 224mc with ir/uv cut filter and a neximage 5 (just for planetary work). Currently have slt mount, but have an eq5 pro on order. Was just curious as to whether I could use an Ha filter as well to add definition to deep sky objects.
  12. I'm hopefully about to embark on DS imaging soon and was wondering, can you use a colour ccd camera to take images and then use narrow band Ha filter, stacking all the images? Forgive the question, but trying understand it all before I get cracking. Thank you. Rob
  13. Good evening all, I want to get an equatorial mount, and only have about £600 to spend as a maximum. Been looking at EQ5 pro goto or EQM35 Pro goto. I want to start into DSO imaging and have a startravel 120 for starters. What do you think would be better for me (or any other suggestions). Wishing for clear sky (eventually). Rob
  14. thanks for that. I was wondering if an adc would be of benefit, but would prefer to put my money towards a new mount 😉 Am using 640 x 480 on the camera, and the focal length ratio of the scope is an f/12 Frustrated with outcome so far, must learn how to curb my enthusiasm 😉😁
  15. I am having to use the diagonal as I am always realigning - starsense is just not working too well for me. Think the mount may be playing up as I have never been able to track correctly even before using starsense. But will certainly try without the diagonal, tonight hopefully.
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