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Posts Made By: Andre Moutinho

November 9, 2007 09:13 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

focusers for SCT with PC interface

Posted By Andre Moutinho

Hi,

Can anyone tell me available options of SCT focusers with PC interface?

Thanks
Andre

November 11, 2007 06:35 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Image focusing system

Posted By Andre Moutinho

Hi,

I am looking for a focusing system that could be used on many scopes such as a c11 and 80ed for astrophotography.
I know I may have focus travel problems but I can use extesion tube to solve such problem.

I am looking for a focuser with motors and that could be latter used with PC integration for autofocusing.

I have found the following options:

- JMI SCT EV-2cm (Motorized SCT)
http://www.jmitelescopes.com/images/ev_2cm.jpg
http://www.jmitelescopes.com/spec_ev.htm#EV-2


- 2" SCT Moonlight Focuser with DC motors
http://www.focuser.com/cgi-bin/dman.cgi?page=category&plugin=dstore.cgi&category=4


Both focusers have PC integration options and I believe that on both cases I could use the FCUSB Focuser control from Shoestring or the manufacturer option.

FCUSB da Shoestring
http://www.store.shoestringastronomy.com/products_fc.htm


The moonlight have the MoonLite PC interface for motor focus for $ 139
http://www.focuser.com/cgi-bin/dman.cgi?page=productdetail&plugin=dstore.cgi&product=MF2

and JMI has the PC Focus Control $149,00
http://www.jmitelescopes.com/spec_motor_controls.htm#PC%20Focus%20Control

Both PC interface have ASCOM drivers.

I would like to know which option is better or if both options are not even close more expensive solutions such
as Robofocus or OPTEC.


Thanks in advance,
André

November 11, 2007 06:36 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Image focusing system

Posted By Andre Moutinho

Hi,

I am looking for a focusing system that could be used on many scopes such as a c11 and 80ed for astrophotography.
I know I may have focus travel problems but I can use extesion tube to solve such problem.

I am looking for a focuser with motors and that could be latter used with PC integration for autofocusing.

I have found the following options:

- JMI SCT EV-2cm (Motorized SCT)
http://www.jmitelescopes.com/images/ev_2cm.jpg
http://www.jmitelescopes.com/spec_ev.htm#EV-2


- 2" SCT Moonlight Focuser with DC motors
http://www.focuser.com/cgi-bin/dman.cgi?page=category&plugin=dstore.cgi&category=4


Both focusers have PC integration options and I believe that on both cases I could use the FCUSB Focuser control from Shoestring or the manufacturer option.

FCUSB da Shoestring
http://www.store.shoestringastronomy.com/products_fc.htm


The moonlight have the MoonLite PC interface for motor focus for $ 139
http://www.focuser.com/cgi-bin/dman.cgi?page=productdetail&plugin=dstore.cgi&product=MF2

and JMI has the PC Focus Control $149,00
http://www.jmitelescopes.com/spec_motor_controls.htm#PC%20Focus%20Control

Both PC interface have ASCOM drivers.

I would like to know which option is better or if both options are not even close more expensive solutions such
as Robofocus or OPTEC.


Thanks in advance,
André

November 27, 2007 04:46 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

Sky Commander or JMI-MAX/LUMICON SKY VECTOR DSC ??

Posted By Andre Moutinho

Hi, Which one is better?

Thanks,
Andre

December 1, 2007 12:01 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

C11 correction

Posted By Andre Moutinho

Hi,

I have start tested a C11 scope and I have found some spherical aberration. Is it possible to fix it replacing some part of the optics? (corrector, primary or secondary?).

Thanks

December 28, 2007 03:55 AM Forum: Equipment Talk

C11 star test evaluation

Posted By Andre Moutinho

Hi, I have made start test pictures of a c11 scope. Does anyone know how to evaluate the quality of this scope? Thanks
Andre

January 28, 2008 12:43 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Baader 685nm IR Pass for sale in US

Posted By Andre Moutinho

Hello, Does anyone know where I can find the Baader IR Pass 685nm filter for sale in US ?
http://www.telescope-service.com/baader/accessories/accessories.html#IRPass

I have found only the 670nm version.

Regards,
Andre

January 30, 2008 03:09 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Meade DSI filter compatibility

Posted By Andre Moutinho

Hello, Are the Meade LRGB DSI filters parrfocal with Astronomik or Baader filters?

Thanks
Andre

March 13, 2008 02:34 PM Forum: Equipment Talk

Can I use this finder on my C11?

Posted By Andre Moutinho

Hello,

Can I use this finder on my Celestron C11 scope?

Thanks
Andre

May 11, 2008 03:55 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Deep Sky

Moonlight focuser and GSO 8" f/4. Backfocus problem??!?

Posted By Andre Moutinho

Hello,

I want to replace the stock GSO 8" f/4 focuser with the Moonlight CR2.
I intend to use this setup with the Baader MPCC and a DSLR 350D camera.
Does anyone here know if I will have back focus problem?

Thanks
Andre