"just a camera I had available, an ASI1600" - that's quite the guidecam, even on a flawed guidescope! Fun stuff, thank you for sharing and all your help!

@brianvalente

Жыл бұрын

haha yeah, well i could have done it with a small guidescope and guide camera, but i gotta use what i already own :)

Finally, SharpCap guiding. It's one of those things I knew existed, attempted at 3 am, but was too addled by tiredness, DEET, and Diet Mountain Dew to make work.

Dear Brian, thank you for this tuto. What is the black box under the guide scope ?

@joeulowetz3546

Жыл бұрын

I assume it is a NUC PC of some kind since it is running Windows. I also noticed what looks like a WiFi router to its right.

What is the box between the Optec focuser and the ASI662MC camera?

Thanks Brian! Is your pier just Hiti Bolted/Redhead Anchored into a concrete slab without a concrete pier and footer below grade? If so, do you notice any vibration that gives issues doing remote imaging and you aren't in the area around the pier?

@brianvalente

Жыл бұрын

Great question! I use Simpson Titen HD screws and basically screwed them into the slab. I haven't noticed any vibrations because I avoid being in the area while imaging, which I think is part of the value of this approach. Mine is a temporary setup so I did not invest the time and resources to isolate the piers.

110°F for days together? Is it safe to leave ZWO cameras out all day under covers during such high temperatures?

(1) Is that Windows 11? (2) How do you focus?

@brianvalente

Жыл бұрын

1) yep 2) i have an autofocuser attached, enable planet disk stabilization, and focus by eye.

@Rafastro

Жыл бұрын

Is that an electric ADC?

@Rafastro

Жыл бұрын

My goodness it is!! A video explaining how you got this beauty to work would be beyond!! No one knows about these! You recommend????