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Old 11-12-2011, 04:37 PM
apaulo (Paul)
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autoguiding

Hi Gem

Download PHD which a fantastic freeware guiding software.

http://www.stark-labs.com/phdguiding.html

This program should be able to manage your webcam, if not Brendan's advice re Orion autoguider or Qhy5 is the way to go.

There is plenty of support for this software

http://www.stark-labs.com/craig/arti...ig%20Stark.pdf

You still need to polar align your mount Gem. If your imaging telescope is rather heavy you should also consider a side saddle mount. This allows you to mount your guide scope next to the imaging scope.

http://www.bintel.com.au/Accessories...oductview.aspx

Good luck

Regards Paul.
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