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The black attachment that screws on to the ZWO Canon bayonet adapter on the right steps down to M48. Does anyone know whether there is an equivalent part which steps down to M42? If there is, this attachment should achieve 44mm back space enabling a ZWO camera to be used with a Samyang 135 and a filter wheel.
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Hi folks, Long time since I last posted, but I’ve remained a regular reader. I’m setting up a new Windows 11 laptop for planetary imaging and I am having a problem downloading the ZWO Camera drivers executable. It’s being blocked by the Windows Defender Smart Screen in Edge. I’ve found a couple of posts on the subject on Cloudy Nights, which suggest a problem with the site’s security certificate and/or that it’s a false positive. I did some more Googling and there’s a few posts on ZWO’s own website on similar subjects. It appears that can also get blocked and quarantined by Norton. Has anyone else had any problems downloading the drivers or is anyone able to shed some more light on this please? Thanks in advance 😊
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Hello. My EQ8R Pro doesn't want to power my asiair with its power out ports. Why is that and what can be done? My mount gets 5A trough the power cable. Any ideas?
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Hello. I own a 250pds (1200fl (f4.7)) and an Asi 485mc (2.9um pixels) and for some reason I cant get it to focus. I am collimated with a laser and the atmosphere was not too bad. I also have enough room with the focuser to move it past proper focus and far out. Though I still cant get the image to look sharp. I get that I am a little oversampled but the stars are huge and the object is fuzzy. The scope was also properly thermally acclimated so I really can’t think of anything that could be causing this. Thanks!
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Great lighting conditions for this couple The largest crater, Aristoteles, is a ~90km-wide circular crater with steep slopes and very high walls with terraces. Its companion, Eudoxus, is a ~70km-wide crater with central mountains and hills that emerge beautifully with the sun setting over the two formations. First light for my new C11, and even if the seeing was average to bad, the performance was amazing! Looking forward to improving my images in the future. Seeing 3/5 - Celestron C11 EdgeHD - SkyWatcher AZ-EQ6 Pro - Barlow 3x COMA Apo/Apla - ASI 174 MM - Baader Red Interference - 500 frames - AS!3 - Registax 6.1 - Photoshop CC
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Vibrations from ZWO ASI cameras effecting star shape?
Corpze posted a topic in Discussions - Cameras
Stumbeled upon a forum thread saying the some of the ZWO ASI Cameras has issues with vibrations from the fan. I don't know if i had any issues with my fan (having a ASI 2600MM) but I am to corious not to test this out. I made a video of how I (try to) analyse my vibrations with my phone as it has a accelerometer, which indicated a bit better values after the mod. You can find my video on my youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0K_7oEQbEg&ab_channel=ExoPhotography Have you noticed anything like this? Have you made the mod? Have you changed the fan for another, better one? Regards, Daniel -
Hell hope someone can help, whilst using the 3 star polar alignment routine in NINA, to align my AM5 mount l adjust the alt az screws as per the instruction given then wait to see the result of my imput I am finding that the mount even though it is tracking is usually worse than before the adjust ment. If I just leave it retake more measurements it continues to drift further and further out of wack. As far as I am aware once you do the nessary adjustment it should stay at the adjusted position and if not correct you readjust until you get to polar alignment. It just nor possible to reach PA if the mount is not holding on the previous adjusted position. To say the least this is very frustrating. Help on this issue would be greatly appreciated. Regards Mick. -
Hello everyone. Bit of a niche request for my first post, but is anyone using the ZWO EAF focuser on the standard Crayford type 150/750 Sky-Watcher Newtonian? The focuser is stated as being compatible only with Sky-Watcher's astrophotography OTAs with their dual-speed focuser, but I can't see why that is except perhaps that ZWO assume you wouldn't do imaging with the standard tube - whereas it works fine with my Nikon D750. I'm intending to get one but seeking reassurance it will work. I've seen this video: it's on a bigger OTA by the looks of it, but the focuser looks the same as mine (in French, but very clear even if you don't speak it): -
I have decided to boycott ZWO. Their poor quality control and appalling customer service over the last few years mean I have had enough. First there was my Asi120mm. This stopped working when I upgraded my laptop from Windows 7 to Windows 10. I’m not alone. ZWO said it was an old camera and no longer supported. It was 3 years old when this happened! The reason it did not work is that ZWO did not stick to the USB2.0 standards in order to get faster frame rates. It doesn’t even work with their own ASIAir! Then they said there was a firmware update to try. It didn’t work. Then they said they had come up with a solution and that it would be done by the end of the year. The “solution” was to offer an $80 voucher if I spent more than $249 with them and could produce my proof of purchase. I’ve already replaced the asi120mm. How does this help? Next there’s my asi1600mm-cool. This still works but I’ve had to replace the cooling fan which failed. ASIAir pro. Terrible WiFi range of about 3m so I had to buy a WiFi extender. Most users I know did the same or had an external aerial fitted. The new Plus model has the aerial but I know 3 people who’ve had units arrive DOA and a further couple who’ve had the power board fail within a few weeks. Then they wait for replacements which currently takes a few months. Poor quality control or poor components? Either way it’s not good. Their first generation filters had reflection issues. Version 2 addressed this but that does not help those who bought the originals. It seems to me that ZWO has a strategy of rushing cheap products to market and letting their customers act as beta testers. Their customer support, in my experience, is polite but doesn’t actually help you. They fob you off with excuses and delays hoping, I believe, that you’ll give up and go away. I believe they are launching a mount. How many issues will that have. I’d avoid early adoption if I were you. I realise that this will not be true for most people. If you have ZWO products that serve you well,great. I hope it continues. My EAF is working fine, but for me this has been the exception not the rule. ZWO have one plus point - they are cheaper than the competition. But this is changing with others such as Altair Astro, QHY and Atik catching up. There are great mini PCs that rival the ASIAir plus. Yes they are more tricky to set up but they run NINA and PHD2, SharpCap etc and offer far more flexibility and better performance. You can pick one up cheaper than the ASIAir plus and add a Pegasus pocket power box for a much more powerful setup. Am I a grumpy old git? Yes! I probably am but I think I have good cause. Will my boycott have any impact on ZWO? No it won’t but it’ll make me feel better and hopefully it may make a few other people think twice before jumping on the ZWO gravy train. There are other options. Please consider them. Support your own country’s manufacturing if you can or at least a company with UK/European/North American customer support that listens. Starlight Express have always been brilliant for me in this regard. If just a few people do this and get better products or service as a result it will have made my post worthwhile. Clear skies everyone and if you’ve read this right to the end - thank you.
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From the album: CCD venture
A h-alpha and OIII shot of the Wall section of NGC7000 aka north america nebula. Processed to resemble the hubble palette colour scheme. ED80 - ATK16HR - Ha clip filter - EQ6 - finderguider 9x50mm PhD2 - photoshop - DSS. -
From the album: DSO Imaging
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Hi, I have been using the 183 mc pro since September and have trying to find some info on the best gain to use for galaxies and for nebula with the L-extreme. I have currently been using 53 gain on my asi aie pro app. Kind Regards, Mark -
Hi, I updated my RPi 4 to latest version of astroberry v2.0.4 today and been trying to connect my main ASI224mc and ASI120mm mini guide cameras in Ekos. When I connect both the cameras on the USB2 ports only one of them i.e. ASI120mm connects. If I connect the ASI224mc on the USB3 and ASI120mm to USB2 again its only the ASI120 that connects. But if I connect both on the USB3 ports on the RPi it connects successfully. I have tried with the ZWO CCD driver and using a combination of ZWO Camera 1, ZWO Camera 2 drivers. In both cases the behaviour is the same. It works fine on my Linux Mint laptop using direct connection to the cameras even though the USB ports are USB2 only. Both RPi and Linux are running Kstars 3.5.5 stable. Any ideas what is the cause of this? -
I've been trying to image a couple of galaxies per night, one pre and one post flip. On early Saturday morning at 1:30am I changed over to M82, and acquired 63 x 3 mins subs, OSC, totalling 3 hours and 9 minutes of data. Camera: ZWO 2600MC at -10 deg C, gain 100, offset 50 Telescope: Skywatcher 250PX (blue tube), 1200mm F4.7 Mount: Mesu e200 Guiding: ZWO OAGv2, 290MM, PHD2 Filters: None Software: APT for capture, APP and PS for processing I havent really had a chance to get much use out of this camera since I bought it in December, and I havent processed many OSC images before. I've a bit of work to do, but still very happy with the quality of the data for just 3 hours of integration time. I would like to add some Ha to this, but purposely didnt bother during the recent clear spell, as it was moonless nights and I gathered some broadband data on other targets instead. CC welcome. Adam
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Hi I'm asking about the views through my guidescope and main scope so excuse me if this is a stupid question or seems muddled. I've fitted my zwo mini guidescope onto the fs bracket on my evostar 72ed with my zwo asi120mc-s screwed onto it, then I've put my main imaging source, my Canon 600D onto the scope via my field flattener, when look through the guidescope via sharpcap or atp, what is in the centre of my dslr isn't quite in the centre of my guidescope, but when I manually tilt the front of the guidescope down towards the ota I can get both images the same, so my question is should I shim up at the back of the guidescope bracket to give me this view or is it OK to have the slight difference in views. I shan't be platesolving just yet and want to get to know my guiding with phd2 and pa with sharpcap better first and just use my dslr via an intervalometer. Thank you for reading and my baffoonary. Clear skies
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Hi! Have anyone tried to make a DIY version of hand controller for zwo eaf focuser? Or tried measuring what is the output of the controller? I want to print a hand controller +battery case all in one but unfortunately do not have the controller to check what needs to be outputted thru connector. I assume it will be pretty basic like shortening contact but maybe someone has already checked Thanks for looking!
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Hi Can I please ask, is there anyone out there with the following or a similar setup to this: William Optics Z61 Scope + WO 61A Flattener + ZWO ASI533MC Pro (or other ZWO Camera) ? Currently, I have been using the following setup: William Optics Z61 Scope + WO 61A Flattener + Nikon DSLR However, by the end of the week I am hoping to have this new setup: William Optics Z61 Scope + WO 61A Flattener + ZWO ASI533MC Pro I was really just wondering how the more experienced out there had configured/connected their equipment together? How people connect their ZWO cameras to the flatteners? Are the flatteners still required with the smaller sensor cameras ? I was just wondering if anyone has any pictures of similar setups to above please (equipment trains)? Thanks in advance for any comments or advice. -
Question, is my pier out of level if I'm trying to PA (with asiair pro) and both directions are moving when I adjust the alt bolts? I can't get the mount polar aligned. Mount neq6 pro Pier mounted on a concrete slab OTA c8 with .63 reducer Camera asi294mc pro Zwo OAG Thanks in advance
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As I am ready to invest in this new CMOS camera from ZWO the Asi2600mc pro , I am trying to understand why this camera will be better than a DSLR with a filter Infront.... How this camera will give me better images ? I have used DSLR camera some years ago , when I was starting this hobby but after that I have been through mono ccd's , since the time I realized that unfortunately due to lack of time I can not continue with mono imaging and filters.... So I am thinking to give it a try with a brand new, let's say technology of Color CMOS and see what I can get out of it.... I see some really nice examples on the net but am I going to achieve them ? The Zwo Asi294mc pro widely used around the world is also very promising...Discontinued already as I hear...Amp glow issues....is it really so annoying ?cheaper than the new asi2600 MC pro by half price.... So can someone persuade me that the Zwo Asi2600mc pro is better than the others ? 🤔
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How can I set up APT so that it always connects by default to my imaging camera? I have an irritating problem that APT will regularly connect to my guide camera, even though that camera is already connected in Phd2. I have created two APT shortcuts on the desktop, one specifying camera 2 (which usually is the guidecam) and the other specifying camera 1 (which is usually the imaging camera), but it looks like cameras 1 and 2 are not absolutely assigned to the ASI1600mm (imaging) and ASI290MC (guiding). At APT startup, in the log it will say 'Connected to ASI1600mm' and then imediately say 'sensor size 5.6mmx3.2mm'. Then I know I have a problem as it's obviously not the 1600! I can usually sort it out by disconnecting, Shift-Connecting (to get the camera selection dialog), and selecting cameras 1 and 2 until I get the correct sensor size. There must be a better way?
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Very simple , takes 5 minutes. No additional parts or tools needed , only the 2 allen keys included in the kit. Step 1 Remove the coarse focus knob (one with the thermometer). You can use the small allen key supplied with the EAF. Place the removed part in a secure bag for safe keeping , you will need to refit it if you remove the motor at a later stage. Step 2 Remove the focus lock knob AND the blanking grub screw on the other side. (small allen key) Place in secure bag for reuse if you remove the motor. Step 3 Fit the coupler that suits (3rd largest in the 4 supplied in the kit. Remember to match up the first grub screw with the flat on the spindle. There should be a small gap so the coupler does not rub against the OTA body. (small allen key). Step 4 Fit the motor onto the coupler. Remember to match up the first grub screw with the flat on the spindle. I also made sure both the flat on OTA spindle and the flat on motor spindle were aligned. This may not be necessary but I think it helps them align best. There should be a small gap between the coupler and the motor housing to avoid rubbing. (small allen key). Step 5 Fit the mounting bracket LOOSLY onto the motor using the screws in Pack A , use the washers for good grip. (Large allen key) Step 6 Fit the bracket LOOSLY to the GT81 using another 2 screws from the Pack A , again use washers. (Large allen key) NOTE: there are several uTube videos showing WO fitting where only the focus lock knob is removed and a single screw connects the bracket. While this will work the bracket runs the risk of moving a little front to back as the motor changes direction , this will ruin accuracy by creating unreliable positioning. The OTA has a blanking grub screw covering the second hole (to keep dust out), Use both screw fix points. Step 7 Check alignment and that the coupler is not touching scope body or motor body, tighten all the screws a bit at a time till all are nice and tight. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN! A moderate force on all 4 screws is all you need to fix the motor securely. All done and ready to go I placed the removed coarse focus knob and the focus lock/grub screw in their bag into the ZWO EAF box , so if I ever go to remove the motor they are there to put back on.
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Hi, I'm new to this whole auto guiding thing so bare with me! So I have a iOptron SkyGuider Pro with a WO Zenithstar 61 and recently bought a ZWO ASI120MM Mini and guide scope to have a go at auto guiding. I followed tutorials online step by step (installing drivers, and changing the settings in PHD etc.) and managed to connect the camera and mount in PHD, start looping exposures and select a star. But when I start the calibration, it counts to 'west step 61' and comes up with "RA Calibration Failed: star did not move enough" I have tried reinstalling all drivers/software, using a different laptop and solutions other people have found do not help. Guide scope is focused and it's not trying to track a hot pixel. The star is supposed to move up and down as the mount moves during the calibration although nothing happens. So this makes me think there is something wrong with the mount or the ST4 cable from the camera to the mount. Cable securely clicks into both ends. I have heard the term "backlash" with mounts and not sure if this could be the cause? Not sure what this means or if this is possible with a star tracker? I can't seem to manually control the mount in PHD although I'm not sure what I'm doing. I can however, manually press the buttons on the mount itself and it moves fine. I've attached pictures of my setup along with the 'Guide Log' that people often ask for - PHD2_GuideLog_2021-08-23_225305.txt (Also, the total weight on the mount is 4.7kg and the max payload is 5kg for imaging so this should be fine?) Any Ideas? Let me know if you guys need anything else. Thanks, Dean Setup: iOptron Skyguider Pro WO Zenithstar 61 ii Guide Camera: ZWO ASI120MM Mini Guide Scope: 32mm F4 (focal length - 125mm)
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Hi, I've just bought a ZWO ASI 120MM Mini and need to download the drivers for it to connect to my laptop. Unfortunately, I'm just getting "Error establishing a database connection" when clicking on their download link... https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/software-drivers I'm not sure how long this has been a problem or how long it will be until they do something - so was wondering if there is anyone out there that have the drivers already installed that I can use? (Windows 10 - 64 bit) Thanks, Dean
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esprit 120ed My first images with circles??
MHaneferd posted a topic in Getting Started With Imaging
Hi. Newbie question here; I have just purchased a Skywatcher Esprit 120ED triple APO, and an ASI120mini, and today an ASI2600mc. I first tried the ASI120mm mounted, and took some shots at the pinwheel galaxy a couple of days ago. I got a dot in every photo as you can see, but didn’t bother since I was waiting for the ASI2600. Then, today I tried out the ASI2600mc (in daylight and cloudy wheather), and I got similar dots. I tried to clean the front of the scope, the flattener and the asi2600mc, but the dots keep coming. How do I get rid of them?? ASI120mm: ASI2600mc:
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