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by umasscrew39
23 Feb 2019, 01:11
Forum: Instrumentation
Topic: AP Mach 1 not slewing
Replies: 3
Views: 2204

AP Mach 1 not slewing

Well- first time trying and nothing going right. I am connected through ASCOM driver to control the telescope. I entered coordinates to go to Capella but scope does not slew. It says I am connected to the ASCOM driver and the controls on the ASCOM v2 driver move the scope when I press them but no mo...
by umasscrew39
22 Feb 2019, 22:26
Forum: General
Topic: Getting Started: Image capture
Replies: 13
Views: 7043

Re: Getting Started: Image capture

Good to know- I'll need all of the help that I can get. Lots of questions coming from me, I am sure but on first look this software seems to have everything I will need.
by umasscrew39
21 Feb 2019, 22:16
Forum: General
Topic: Getting Started: Image capture
Replies: 13
Views: 7043

Re: Getting Started: Image capture

Excellent stuff! very, very cool :)


ok- I'm still finishing mine up but here is a link to it on CNs...…
https://www.cloudynights.com/topic/6106 ... ggestions/
Start at post #25 and to the next page.



Starting to create my own web site now.
by umasscrew39
21 Feb 2019, 17:09
Forum: General
Topic: Getting Started: Image capture
Replies: 13
Views: 7043

Re: Getting Started: Image capture

That sounds really cool! Love Arizona.

Once I figure out what the heck I am doing, we should exchange photos of our setups.
by umasscrew39
21 Feb 2019, 00:12
Forum: General
Topic: Getting Started: Image capture
Replies: 13
Views: 7043

Re: Getting Started: Image capture

Hi Duncan I'm in Orlando, FL area. Glad folks like you are available to help. I've been doing live viewing for a couple of years but decided to dip my toe into AP and see if I like it. Which is why I was looking for 1 software to do it all for me. I realize many use numerous software packages but I'...
by umasscrew39
20 Feb 2019, 22:55
Forum: General
Topic: Getting Started: Image capture
Replies: 13
Views: 7043

Re: Getting Started: Image capture

Excellent! Greatly appreciate the initial guidance.... I need to ensure I get all the gear working as I am in my observatory with the scope 11ft above the ground. So can't keep climbing up and down to get things to work. I should have time tomorrow night to try things out but will practice with the ...
by umasscrew39
20 Feb 2019, 21:10
Forum: General
Topic: Getting Started: Image capture
Replies: 13
Views: 7043

Re: Getting Started: Image capture

I have SX cameras_ 814 and 694 and an UltraStar as a guider. SX mini-filter wheel with OAG and Moonlite stepper motofocuser. My scope is a Celestron 11" on an AP Mach 1. I already have ASCOM drivers and that is how I connected them to SGP. I assume I will be able to do the same with AA7 but please c...
by umasscrew39
20 Feb 2019, 17:54
Forum: General
Topic: Getting Started: Image capture
Replies: 13
Views: 7043

Getting Started: Image capture

I just purchased AA7 and starting out doing AP. I'm simply confused at the beginning as to how to set up to capture an image. I've done it in SGP but I seem to be lost here as to where to begin. What are the initial steps just to capture an image?