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Old 14-02-2005, 10:10 AM
rumples riot
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Blackwood South Australia
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Firstly, good job Mike, I like the top right; looks very crisp and clean.

Just wondering why goto's were not accurate? I have found that once I get the planet in the centre of the EP, then it is just a matter of putting the barlow in and readjusting for focus with the zero image microfocusor. Why was that not working? Even when I focus on a star, I simply use the finderscope to align the scope on the planet. Sure you guys know how to drive an LX200?

Peter, no problems about the help with the Toucam, glad to help. Not this weekend, but the following one I will try to get down your place and set it up on the Tak and take some Jupiter shots it you like. That way I can show you what settings to use and how to obtain focus.

Anyway, looks like next time you go out Mike and Rod you will be having a good night of imaging. Rod you might like to buy a Waeco battery for the scope. They are about 400 and it will run your scope all night and the following day easily. Saves on using batteries.
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