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Originally Posted by haydenc
I think i might just go wtih the Baader, rather than risking it on the gso cc. I was looking at the Orion SSAG its within reasonable price range as well. Sorry, I live in Newcastle which Is quite a drive from Melbourne unfortunately. Thanks for the offer 
Does that eqmod adaptor allow for the guide cam to communicate with the mount for tracking? And does the mod replace the hand controller, for a computer?
Sorry for the late reply, uni orientation as well as working  |
Hi,
For autoguiding, you should be able to use the ST4 port on the Orion SSAG, plug the ST4 cable to your SSAG and the mount's guide port.
Phd will then use the USB connection to your guide camera to send correction pulses via the ST4 port.
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=46361
As for what you will choose in phd for the telescope, I'm not sure.
suggest you ask Bintel or andrews if you're getting the mount from them.
If using ST4, remember to get the correct cable for your mount and scope.
The eqmod from what i've read, is a driver to control your scope with your PC using software like stellarium scope or CDC and gives you additional options and features and autoguiding as well.
The EQMOD page is here
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/EQMOD/
Do try and visit your local astronomy club, they'd be more than happy to help and you would get to see how things work first hand or just ask your supplier.
I'm surprised there haven't been many replies to this thread. heaps of people here use the setup you're looking at.