Tuesday 28 January 2014

Get them connected

CCD-camera, autoguider, focuser, filter wheel, rotator, surveillance cameras, you name it. These days almost all devices and accessories connect via USB so good quality powered USB HUB is necessary if you want reliable operation and want to avoid connection problems and mysterious symptoms they may cause.

I ordered these from Amazon Germany:


Thursday 9 January 2014

NEQ6 and new APO accessories

Poseidon USB Adapter for Skywatcher EQ6 SkyScan and SynTrek:



Geoptik EQ6 Altitude Adjustment Screw:


TS Losmandy-style dovetail plate:



Tuning up EQMOD

Controlling telescope with these add-ons make it a real joy.

Sounds:


Gamepad control:



Wednesday 8 January 2014