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Forum: Software and Computers 18-05-2013, 10:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 73
Posted By cfranks
My experience was if I had set up to do multiple...

My experience was if I had set up to do multiple exposures, Maxim always re-acquired the guide star very easily. It was always the first guide star selection that had to be done manually. As you...
Forum: General Chat 18-05-2013, 10:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 288
Posted By cfranks
:rofl:

:rofl:
Forum: Beginners Equipment Discussions 16-05-2013, 08:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 242
Posted By cfranks
I remember a Canadian Thanksgiving in 1971 that...

I remember a Canadian Thanksgiving in 1971 that the Turkey we had to roast was too big for the oven and we had to cook it on a small spit. We had to tie allsorts of wierd things to it to get...
Forum: Astronomy Books and Media 10-05-2013, 10:48 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,022
Posted By cfranks
I just checked my tracking # and the last entry...

I just checked my tracking # and the last entry was 15/2 so it must be still on a ship somewhere. Says it weighs 6.7Kg!!

Charles
Forum: Beginners Equipment Discussions 09-05-2013, 07:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 242
Posted By cfranks
I use a quick release handlebar clamp on my G11...

I use a quick release handlebar clamp on my G11 homemade weight. one above and below holds the weight nicely.

Charles
Forum: Equipment Discussions 04-05-2013, 11:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 152
Posted By cfranks
OPT have many similar but not that model. They...

OPT have many similar but not that model. They do ship to Australia.

http://www.optcorp.com/telescope-accessories/imaging-accessories/guiders-rotators-adaptive-optics.html?p=5

Charles
Forum: Astrophotography and Imaging Equipment and Discussions 03-05-2013, 08:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 183
Posted By cfranks
Thanks Octane, that was what I had read before!! ...

Thanks Octane, that was what I had read before!! I don't feel too much of a dummy now, just a bit forgetful!

Charles
Forum: Astrophotography and Imaging Equipment and Discussions 03-05-2013, 09:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 183
Posted By cfranks
Thanks Troy, I was going to try that. I bought a...

Thanks Troy, I was going to try that. I bought a 'nested set' of filter reducer rings to try when the clouds go away. I know nothing about the construction of these lenses and didn't know if there...
Forum: Astrophotography and Imaging Equipment and Discussions 02-05-2013, 10:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 183
Posted By cfranks
Canon EF 70 - 200 f2.8L IS USM Zoom lens

I've fitted this lens to my QSI683ws and ask is there any way to reduce the aperture from the (apparently) fixed 2.8 to, say, 4.5 or so? I think I read somewhere that mounting it on a Canon camera,...
Forum: Software and Computers 23-04-2013, 10:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 461
Posted By cfranks
I forgot they came with my MX! Charles

I forgot they came with my MX!

Charles
Forum: General Chat 23-04-2013, 10:19 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,306
Posted By cfranks
I saw another PC comment tonight. A video of a...

I saw another PC comment tonight. A video of a young woman demonstrating a rifle explained that her 5 yr old nephew harvested his first deer with one.

Charles
Forum: Software and Computers 23-04-2013, 09:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 461
Posted By cfranks
I use TSX for just the mount control and have to...

I use TSX for just the mount control and have to use MaximDL for autoguiding as it is the only one (I have found) that will allow me to use the SX-AO with my Lodestar. One day, maybe, SB will have...
Forum: Astrophotography and Imaging Equipment and Discussions 23-04-2013, 09:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 186
Posted By cfranks
Do you save the images in Fit format? The Fit's...

Do you save the images in Fit format? The Fit's header will show some information about the camera including the electronic gain. A comparison between 'bright' and 'dimmer' images might show a...
Forum: Astrophotography and Imaging Equipment and Discussions 21-04-2013, 10:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 195
Posted By cfranks
I hate to ask but did you screw the C mount down...

I hate to ask but did you screw the C mount down too far? My 683 focuses the Lodestar before it gets to 'the bottom'.

Charles
Forum: Equipment Discussions 21-04-2013, 10:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 222
Posted By cfranks
Gemini's sweet spot is at 16v but will take 18v. ...

Gemini's sweet spot is at 16v but will take 18v. I agree with your comments re. Kendrick

Charles
Forum: Astrophotography and Imaging Equipment and Discussions 19-04-2013, 09:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 143
Posted By cfranks
If the ST-i works properly without the Hub then...

If the ST-i works properly without the Hub then it can't (shouldn't) be a problem with the camera. It very much looks like electronic noise, generated within the hub maybe. Are you powering the...
Forum: Equipment Discussions 19-04-2013, 01:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 179
Posted By cfranks
Thanks Ken, I knew it was simple but I got...

Thanks Ken,

I knew it was simple but I got mentally cross-eyed!

Charles
Forum: Equipment Discussions 19-04-2013, 10:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 179
Posted By cfranks
Backfocus

Hi,

I have a Williams FLT132 and a Williams TMB Flattener. Making my own spacer/connectors I am confused in setting the final distance between the TMB and the CCD chip with, in my case, filter...
Forum: General Chat 18-04-2013, 08:06 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,357
Posted By cfranks
From experience it might take a lot longer than a...

From experience it might take a lot longer than a week or 2. A low-life took half (really!) a model helicopter from my house and nearly 4 years later, came to our flying site to get some help flying...
Forum: Deep Space 15-04-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 236
Posted By cfranks
Realy nice picture and a very nice example of...

Realy nice picture and a very nice example of this galaxy.
I didn't get enough images yet but I checked what I have for the SN, and there it is! It is not visible Oct 20th but is on Nov. 17th...
Forum: General Chat 07-04-2013, 10:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 443
Posted By cfranks
One can readily understand their blanket closure....

One can readily understand their blanket closure. After all, who would want access to their site after dark unless for some mischief! I wonder if a letter to the appropriate owner (?) explaining...
Forum: Equipment Discussions 21-03-2013, 09:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 191
Posted By cfranks
Thanks Brett, I have had a copy of CCDAP5...

Thanks Brett,

I have had a copy of CCDAP5 for a long time and I haven't managed to get it to work with the SX-AO either. The current crop of software do work well with the SBIG stuff but I can't...
Forum: Equipment Discussions 20-03-2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 191
Posted By cfranks
The software has been the main problem for me and...

The software has been the main problem for me and I have the Lodestar! As above, Maxim will only support the SX-AO with the Lodestar but CCDSoft only supports the SX-AO as a 'feature' with Camera 1....
Forum: Software and Computers 13-03-2013, 11:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 435
Posted By cfranks
How big is your .exe file? I've got one...

How big is your .exe file? I've got one (dotNetfx35.exe) that is ~ 235MB so I'm thinking it may be the full version?

Charles
Forum: Astrophotography and Imaging Equipment and Discussions 05-03-2013, 12:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 396
Posted By cfranks
Not sure what you're after, Robin, but I use my...

Not sure what you're after, Robin, but I use my Lodestar taking 5 secs exposures and 0.2 sec exposures when I use my SX-AO. The only 'wish' I have for the Lodestar is a shutter.
I echo the praise...
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