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Old 16-07-2021, 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by lazjen View Post
iOptrons EC model use relative encoders. It is possible to do unguided imaging but I don't know the boundaries/limitations for that.

I am reluctant to recommend iOptron mounts with encoders because I do not believe iOptron's support and software/firmware development is of a suitable good standard. Which is a shame, because the hardware itself is generally pretty good.

I've got the CEM120EC2.
Thanks Chris.

But you find the guiding to be good which is what we want at the end of the day.

Encoders sound good but its another layer of something that can go wrong unless they improve guiding substantially.

Greg
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