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by Bigzmey View the latest post
Thu May 09, 2024 9:16 pm
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Last post Re: Svbony sv225
by StarHugger View the latest post
Mon May 13, 2024 4:04 am

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Telescope Mount Payload Capacity

Last post by SkyHiker « Sat Jul 17, 2021 6:02 pm
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by JayTee » Tue Jun 11, 2019 11:38 am

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I found this spreadsheet a while back, can't remember where so I can't cite it, but it is publicly accessible info.

Anyway, here's the spreadsheet....

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The Losmandy G11 is listed in the spreadsheet as having 30 lbs. AP capacity. The Losmandy website says it's 60 lbs. for AP, which I believe because I...

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Last post by SkyHiker
Sat Jul 17, 2021 6:02 pm
Achromat Vs Semi-APO Vs APO - What's The Difference?

Last post by Bigzmey « Sat Jun 26, 2021 11:32 pm
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by JayTee » Sat Aug 17, 2019 9:58 pm
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The notion for this article hit me this morning as I was perusing my email Astro-Ads .

I thought this topic would be a relatively easy define and go...

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but I love to hear about other people experiences with 6 fracs.

Some economic priced Skywatcher refractors have no push-pull screws. I had a...
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Last post by Bigzmey
Sat Jun 26, 2021 11:32 pm
Svbony sv225

Last post by StarHugger « Mon May 13, 2024 4:04 am
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by Ylem » Mon May 13, 2024 2:33 am

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I just ordered the SVBONY SV225 Alt-Azimuth Mount to put on top of my antique surveyor's tripod.
I plan on disassembling the mount and painting it...

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Several days back I researched this mount head reading everything I could and found nothing that made me not want to order it, seems folks are...

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Last post by StarHugger
Mon May 13, 2024 4:04 am
CEM60- Not pointing to the chosen target

Last post by Richard « Sun May 12, 2024 3:48 pm
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by biswasg » Sun May 12, 2024 11:52 am

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Since buying my CEM60, the skies cleared yesterday. I set up my mount and telescope as per instructions. However, when I chose the target moon, it...

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ok thanks

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Last post by Richard
Sun May 12, 2024 3:48 pm
CEM 60- Home, Zero and Park positions

Last post by KathyNS « Sat May 11, 2024 3:20 pm
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by biswasg » Sat May 11, 2024 1:41 pm

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Can someone guide me to the three positions mentioned:
1. Home
2. Zero
3. Park

Photographs/illustrations would be great. Thanks

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iOptron doesn't use the term Home position. Their Zero position is what other manufacturers call Home : counterweights down, scope pointing at the...

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Last post by KathyNS
Sat May 11, 2024 3:20 pm
Celestron 9.25 Evolution Telescope

Last post by Bigzmey « Thu May 09, 2024 9:16 pm
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by Flyhigh7 » Fri Feb 09, 2024 7:58 pm
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The moderator though it would be nice if offer my impressions of my new Celestron Evolution 9.25 Telescope here so I'll use this string to do that....

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Some afterthoughts

As I indicated, at the same power there should be know difference in the scope performance with or without reducer. However,...
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Last post by Bigzmey
Thu May 09, 2024 9:16 pm
Your refractor - let's see it

Last post by Mike Q « Mon May 06, 2024 8:31 pm
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by Nakedgun » Sat Feb 13, 2021 8:41 pm
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My Pocket Borg, looking for power:

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Well I guess I am going to revive this old thread. Here is my AT102EDL that I use as a travel scope.

Looking good!

I call it my oversized...
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Last post by Mike Q
Mon May 06, 2024 8:31 pm
Dovetail size for CEM60

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Fri Apr 26, 2024 3:43 am
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by biswasg » Mon Apr 22, 2024 4:30 pm

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I am trying to mount my Vixen A105 MII on the CEM60. However, I realize that the Vixen dovetail plate which came with the Vixen telescope is too...

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This way I could mount it on the Vixen or Celestron mount just by flipping the tube.
Smart!

Occasionally the various brain cells bump into each...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Fri Apr 26, 2024 3:43 am
CEM60 compass

Last post by KathyNS « Mon Apr 22, 2024 4:05 pm
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by biswasg » Mon Apr 22, 2024 12:09 pm

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On iOptron's CEM 60, there is a small compass. However, it point incorrectly, the North points towards the actual South. The instruction manual does...

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Interesting. Yup, that is definitely a compass. They must have changed the design.

Although the body of the mount is cast aluminum, the elevation...

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Last post by KathyNS
Mon Apr 22, 2024 4:05 pm
Skywatcher NEQ6 Pro GOTO Mount & Tripod

Last post by JayTee « Sun Apr 21, 2024 6:50 pm
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by biswasg » Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:06 am

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I am on the lookout for a second hand mount good for both visual and astrophotography for my Vixen A105 MII. Currently, a 10 year old second hand...

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You have done a brilliant job of future proofing yourself. I know this mount will serve you well. It doesn't take much effort to learn how to get the...

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Last post by JayTee
Sun Apr 21, 2024 6:50 pm
Advice on Skywatcher NEQ6 Pro GOTO Mount & Tripod

Last post by Graeme1858 « Wed Apr 17, 2024 8:15 am
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by Joe...UK » Sat Nov 09, 2019 9:51 pm

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Hello everyone....my first post on your site please be kind..

I would like your help or reviews if you have had the luxury of using the Sky-Watcher...

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Topic Split Check

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Last post by Graeme1858
Wed Apr 17, 2024 8:15 am
GPS / Wireless comparison?

Last post by Graeme1858 « Mon Apr 15, 2024 11:05 am
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by maclark88@gmail.com » Fri Apr 12, 2024 9:45 pm

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I am on a budget and would like some advice on which is the better option. My goal is ease of use.

Getting the scope aligned is hard for this...

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I've not used an SLT but my Celestron CGX retains my location information and it also retains the date and time information but you have to enable...

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Last post by Graeme1858
Mon Apr 15, 2024 11:05 am
ED102 bargain

Last post by Caldwell 14 « Thu Apr 11, 2024 3:55 pm
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by SkyHiker » Sun Dec 17, 2023 12:07 am

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This looks like a great catch, just in time for the holidays:

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Amazing how cheap good scopes are these days

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Last post by Caldwell 14
Thu Apr 11, 2024 3:55 pm
SynScan WiFi firmware Failed

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sun Apr 07, 2024 8:04 pm
Replies: 19
by modelsbynight » Thu Apr 13, 2023 6:09 am

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Hi
OK so I started using my EQM-35 everything went ok.

I have already emailed SkyWatcher Support , but figured I'd ask here as well if anyone has...

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Hopefully this will help.
I know the older Celestron Nexstar and Nexstar+ could be very touchy on what adapters and drivers were used, including if...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sun Apr 07, 2024 8:04 pm
Stelarvue opinions

Last post by Gordon « Sun Apr 07, 2024 6:01 pm
Replies: 14
by JeffBevan » Mon Nov 27, 2023 12:30 am

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Thinking about a Stelarvue Refractor. Looking at a SVA130EDT. I like the idea of figuring in the US. Prices seems comparable. Anyone with experience...

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Wow, ordered one earlier this afternoon without seeing this. Damn.

Hi Jeff,

Be sure to give us a review of the scope once you receive it!

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Last post by Gordon
Sun Apr 07, 2024 6:01 pm
Skywatcher virtuoso gti mount bricked

Last post by Lady Fraktor « Sat Apr 06, 2024 4:32 am
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by Jonathancilia » Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:27 pm

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Hi guys today i tried to do a firmware update to my skywatcher virtuoso heritage 150 Gti mount and an error popped up before it updated that says:...

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Hello,
Have you tried to contact Skywatcher tech support? They may be able to figure something out.
If you bought the mount from a shop is it still...

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Last post by Lady Fraktor
Sat Apr 06, 2024 4:32 am
SynScan H.C. burnd out

Last post by Richard « Fri Apr 05, 2024 3:57 pm
Replies: 6
by esenb » Wed Apr 03, 2024 8:09 am

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Hi,
I was careless and created a short circuit in the EQ3 Pro hand controller. Visible U2 and D4 are burned out.
Model SynScan V5 Rev A. From what I...

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Yes as mentioned a new (used) controller from say CN classifieds is a cheap option , not sure how post works in Turkey from US , have been in...

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Last post by Richard
Fri Apr 05, 2024 3:57 pm
Orion skyline altitude clutches

Last post by Mike Q « Sun Mar 31, 2024 11:09 am

by Mike Q » Sun Mar 31, 2024 11:09 am

So has anyone ever taken the altitude clutches apart on these gso scopes? Mine is getting some unwanted play in them now and I want to square that...

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Last post by Mike Q
Sun Mar 31, 2024 11:09 am
Show Us Your Dobs

Last post by DeanD « Thu Mar 21, 2024 11:53 am
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by Mike Q » Sun Jul 09, 2023 10:31 pm

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Show em off folks. Lets see your light buckets. Here is my 10 inch and 16 inch Orion dobs

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Here is my 12 home-made dob. It packs up to a small Esky-size box, and is smaller than my 4 refractor to put in the car. I have attached a push-to...

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Last post by DeanD
Thu Mar 21, 2024 11:53 am
AVX not slewing in right direction

Last post by jazzin « Fri Mar 15, 2024 12:52 am
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by jazzin » Wed Mar 13, 2024 1:57 am

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Last night I had a Slew to problem in SGPro. Everything worked fine when going through my two star alignment and 4 star calibration routine. First...

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I've had this happen in another image acquisition software title, APT. My fix was to shut everything down (software, computer, telescope mount)...

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Last post by jazzin
Fri Mar 15, 2024 12:52 am
Finally, he arrived.

Last post by messier 111 « Sat Mar 09, 2024 2:25 pm
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by messier 111 » Thu Mar 07, 2024 12:33 am

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Finally, he arrived.
My Lunt 80mm arrived safely and functional.
the dealer I did business with
inspected the telescope from top to bottom....

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here it is, I should be able to pick it up next week .

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Last post by messier 111
Sat Mar 09, 2024 2:25 pm
Ghost slewing with Skywatcher HEQ5 PRO

Last post by Gordon « Mon Mar 04, 2024 6:32 pm
Replies: 6
by Chiefsmith » Wed Feb 28, 2024 3:52 pm

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Is there a problem with my SkyWatcher HEQ 5 PRO mount. On 26 February 2024 I started a session for M45. After eight shots the mount just slewed away...

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Well it sounds like you are making progress. You do have to experiment to find the tools that work for you. Glad to see the improvement!

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Last post by Gordon
Mon Mar 04, 2024 6:32 pm
New ride - AP900GTO

Last post by messier 111 « Sat Feb 24, 2024 3:00 pm
Replies: 3
by CharLakeAstro » Sat Feb 24, 2024 5:18 am

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For a few years, I have been looking to upgrade to a heavier mount. Patience is a virtue, and this Astro-Physics 900GTO came available... within 1...

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fine setup , thx .

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Last post by messier 111
Sat Feb 24, 2024 3:00 pm
Tasco 9F 60mm refractor's true aperture - a revisit

Last post by Darkraider « Mon Feb 19, 2024 7:50 pm
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by Barnacle » Mon Aug 26, 2019 2:51 am

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Hi All,

I acquired another second hand Tasco 9F 60mm scope in better condition than the first.

Again, the baffle on this unit acts as an...

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Hello,
I was referred to you all by another member. Not sure if anyone is still monitoring or replying to these messages?
I need some expertise on...

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Last post by Darkraider
Mon Feb 19, 2024 7:50 pm
Skipping Alignment?

Last post by Graeme1858 « Sun Feb 18, 2024 12:43 pm
Replies: 21
by 1cor29 » Sun Dec 26, 2021 12:51 pm
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Greetings all,
I am very new to astronomy, telescopes (other than the simple refractor, point-and-view), and mounts! I have a question I'm hoping...

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You learn something new every day! If we ever have a clear night sky I will switch to the Equatorial Grid in Stellarium and see where the telescope...
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Sun Feb 18, 2024 12:43 pm

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