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Originally Posted by LostInSp_ce
This is exactly what I'm working towards once I get a grip for things. Maybe for now I might just try something like the SW to simplify things. What I would really like to know is whether these focusers help achieve better focus for astrophotography. I don't mind using the digits for visual observing.  |
As Ken pointed out with the addition of the Shoestring usb focus controller your astronomy camera control programs can run the Sky Watcher Electric focuser through the ASCOM.
http://www.store.shoestringastronomy...roducts_fc.htm
I was not aware of this device when I posted.
If you are new to this, ASCOM is an astronomy equipment communications protocol. programs and hardware that are ascom compliant can interface with each other. You need to be running a windows PC to do this.
Any time you are doing straight visual observing, just plug in the Sky Watcher hand box and leave the computer behind.
Joe