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Hi Chris,
Yes the PMX often sounds like it needs extra grease. I haven't yet though. Its not that old really and lightly used. But yes I have the grease. Is there a video or tutorial on how to grease it?
My place does not go below about 4C and the last time I used it I got round stars at my dark site.
I did some more T-Point and autoguiding massaging last night and am getting round stars now. They could be a bit better but they are acceptable.
I'll do another large T-point run and perhaps a fresh PEC. Can't hurt.
I find Pempro a very nice piece of software. Very bug free and easy to use. Hat's off to Ray Gralak for making such a reliable piece of software. That's a standout.
I'm also thinking of replacing the belts as a lot changed their belts over to the newer grey ones from the original black ones.
The dew heater works well. The optics have been dew free in the morning now since I installed it.
I am familiar with dew heaters. It seems fairly warm like an electric blanket. I have it turned down to a really low level and have the strap under the thermal blanket. It has a sensor but its warm all the time. Is that normal?
I am noticing that this scope does show up bad guiding more than others. I think that's because its F.8 and a star off centre even for only a short time records a fairly bright spot so errors show up in the image more. Of course the plus side is the stars when done well really look good.
Greg.
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