Guiding through the LX

[bazza]

I've just changed over the H9 camera from the LX to the Zenithstar.

No problem getting focus on the Zenithstar.

However, now I have the SXV guidehead on the LX, I cannot achieve focus - well, I can't get any guidestars on the image, that's a fact.

I still have the Moonlite focuser on the back of the LX, will I need an extension tube or more to achieve focus on the LX?

Thanks in advance.

Barry.

[barkis]

Would you have enough clearance for the assembly including an extension to clear the forks Baz.?

Seems strange that. I always thought the focusing on the LX scopes was more than sufficient either way. Would a diagonal addition be a better option? Don't know how that would affect the guiding though.

Ron.

[bazza]

Thanks Ron - it's just the LX OTA on a Losmandy mount (sorry, I should have made that clear). I didn't think I would need an extension tube to be honest, but oh my life, how I struggled last night to find any stars on the guide chip!

Somethings not right.

I reckon Dave (Centroid) is best placed to answer this, I have PM'd him, but since learnt he's lying back with his feet up and a can of XXXX in Oz land!

Barry.

[barkis]

I have one of those SXV guideheads Baz, so I hope when I come to use it, I don't have the same problem. I have the Meade LX90 12". On the forks though. If I have any hassle with it, I will use the DSI camera to guide with. I will keep an eye on this thread, to see the outcome. I am intrigued now.

Ron.