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Newbie trying to figure it out
#EXOS2
Hi everyone. I’m a newbie to the world of Astronomy and Astrophotography and am having success in fits and starts. I bought an EXOS 2 GT PMC Eight back in late Winter/early Spring and am struggling th
Hi everyone. I’m a newbie to the world of Astronomy and Astrophotography and am having success in fits and starts. I bought an EXOS 2 GT PMC Eight back in late Winter/early Spring and am struggling th
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Jeff Snell
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Newbie trying to figure it out
#EXOS2
Thanks Gord! The first thing on my list this morning is to plug it into AC and see how it responds. Thankfully I’ve got all day today to work it. Columbus Day off. Gotta get started on Wes’ checklist😆
Thanks Gord! The first thing on my list this morning is to plug it into AC and see how it responds. Thankfully I’ve got all day today to work it. Columbus Day off. Gotta get started on Wes’ checklist😆
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Jeff Snell
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Newbie trying to figure it out
#EXOS2
Hi Wes. Thanks so much for taking the time to post such a detailed response! Let me jump right in with some answers to your questions... 1. First thing on my list is to set up in the garage today and
Hi Wes. Thanks so much for taking the time to post such a detailed response! Let me jump right in with some answers to your questions... 1. First thing on my list is to set up in the garage today and
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Jeff Snell
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Newbie trying to figure it out
#EXOS2
Copy all Wes...thanks again! Jeff
Copy all Wes...thanks again! Jeff
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Jeff Snell
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Newbie trying to figure it out
#EXOS2
Wes, You were spot on with the set screws! In fact, they are both gone. See pic below. Anybody have any idea where I can get a couple more to replace the lost ones? Jeff
Wes, You were spot on with the set screws! In fact, they are both gone. See pic below. Anybody have any idea where I can get a couple more to replace the lost ones? Jeff
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Jeff Snell
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Newbie trying to figure it out
#EXOS2
Thanks Chris. I’ll give em a call tomorrow. Jeff
Thanks Chris. I’ll give em a call tomorrow. Jeff
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Jeff Snell
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Polar alignment problems. Picking new alignment group?
#ExploreStars
Folks, I had some issues in the past with the polar alignment but after some research and a little luck, I discovered the "Polar Scope Align" app I was using has the exact same depiction in it's data
Folks, I had some issues in the past with the polar alignment but after some research and a little luck, I discovered the "Polar Scope Align" app I was using has the exact same depiction in it's data
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Jeff Snell
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Polar alignment problems. Picking new alignment group?
#ExploreStars
Thanks gentlemen! Jeff
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Jeff Snell
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How Do You Rate Explore Scientific?
#ExploreScientific
Done Jerry. It was my pleasure. You guys have been great to work with. I guess it takes a few days but I'm sure you'll start seeing the positive feedback from everyone on the BBB website soon. Jeff Sn
Done Jerry. It was my pleasure. You guys have been great to work with. I guess it takes a few days but I'm sure you'll start seeing the positive feedback from everyone on the BBB website soon. Jeff Sn
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Jeff Snell
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IEXOS-100 Go to Issues
#alignment
#iEXOS-100
#astrophotography
Hi Wes, Great explanation above. WRT two or three star alignment on the EXOS2 GT PMC-Eight, can I simply slew to 2 or 3 known stars and sync on them to achieve the same accuracy? The stars selected by
Hi Wes, Great explanation above. WRT two or three star alignment on the EXOS2 GT PMC-Eight, can I simply slew to 2 or 3 known stars and sync on them to achieve the same accuracy? The stars selected by
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Jeff Snell
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ExploreStars 2 or 3 Star Alignment.
#ExploreStars
#alignment
#iEXOS-100
Hi Derrill, Unfortunately not. I asked the same question about two weeks ago. The database in the PMC 8 only has about 100 stars to chose from, some pretty obscure and low magnitude from my location i
Hi Derrill, Unfortunately not. I asked the same question about two weeks ago. The database in the PMC 8 only has about 100 stars to chose from, some pretty obscure and low magnitude from my location i
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Jeff Snell
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ExploreStars 2 or 3 Star Alignment.
#ExploreStars
#alignment
#iEXOS-100
Forgot to add I have the IPad mini explorestars app. That’s why Kent suggested I go serial and use another program... Jeff
Forgot to add I have the IPad mini explorestars app. That’s why Kent suggested I go serial and use another program... Jeff
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Jeff Snell
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Cradle Rings for ES ED80 APO
Can anyone suggest a cradle ring assembly with associated vixen dovetail for an ES ED80 APO scope? The dovetail that came with the scope is too short for me to balance the rig properly with all my ast
Can anyone suggest a cradle ring assembly with associated vixen dovetail for an ES ED80 APO scope? The dovetail that came with the scope is too short for me to balance the rig properly with all my ast
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Jeff Snell
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Cradle Rings for ES ED80 APO
Thanks Harry Appreciate the quick response. Yeah, I tried reversed as well, and as you found, it didn't turn out well. If you don't mind, who did you order/get the 7" plate from? I am thinking I indee
Thanks Harry Appreciate the quick response. Yeah, I tried reversed as well, and as you found, it didn't turn out well. If you don't mind, who did you order/get the 7" plate from? I am thinking I indee
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Jeff Snell
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2-3 Star Alignment
#sharpcap
#alignment
#ExploreStars
#iEXOS-100
Hi Tommy, I had the same issue using ExploreStars. I was pretty much told the database is what the data base is. I was instructed to scroll thru the alignment star choices given until you get to stars
Hi Tommy, I had the same issue using ExploreStars. I was pretty much told the database is what the data base is. I was instructed to scroll thru the alignment star choices given until you get to stars
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Jeff Snell
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2-3 Star Alignment
#sharpcap
#alignment
#ExploreStars
#iEXOS-100
Tommy, Yes. I use APT to control my camera, use live view on the canon T5i and slew to the selected target, center it in live view, then hit the sync button in CDC. Works like a champ. I slewed to mul
Tommy, Yes. I use APT to control my camera, use live view on the canon T5i and slew to the selected target, center it in live view, then hit the sync button in CDC. Works like a champ. I slewed to mul
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Jeff Snell
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PHD2 and PMC-8/EXOS II
Morning all, So last evening, after a couple of successful nights of great PHD2 interface with the PMC Eight and the EXOSII mount, when I "Push(ed) Here Dummy" the app seemed to be taking an abnormal
Morning all, So last evening, after a couple of successful nights of great PHD2 interface with the PMC Eight and the EXOSII mount, when I "Push(ed) Here Dummy" the app seemed to be taking an abnormal
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Jeff Snell
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Astrophotography Done with the iEXOS-100, EXOS 2, and G11 Post your Pictures and Details! Lets Show What These Mounts Can Do.
#G11
#astrophotography
#iEXOS-100
#EXOS2
Keith, If you get equal radiation from the center of a star, I assume that indicates properly positioned optics??? See attached. Thanks, Jeff
Keith, If you get equal radiation from the center of a star, I assume that indicates properly positioned optics??? See attached. Thanks, Jeff
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Jeff Snell
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M101 First Time
First time shooting Pinwheel Galaxy. 25x360s 3200 ISO No darks or flats...currently processing shot with 10x darks and 10x flats Taken with: PMC-Eight EXOSII GT ESED80 APO Triplet Canon T-5i Full Mod
First time shooting Pinwheel Galaxy. 25x360s 3200 ISO No darks or flats...currently processing shot with 10x darks and 10x flats Taken with: PMC-Eight EXOSII GT ESED80 APO Triplet Canon T-5i Full Mod
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Jeff Snell
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M101 First Time
Thanks Tim. Yes it is addictive!
Thanks Tim. Yes it is addictive!
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Jeff Snell
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