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Tag: Celestron

Focal Reducer to Camera Spacing
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Focal Reducer to Camera Spacing

June 9, 2022 by Hersey

I have made a lot of notes in my logs around spacing when using Focal Reducers with my SV305 and ZWO ASI294MC Pro cameras for EAA. This post is just to document I how set up the spacing for the focal reducers…

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Celestron Advanced GT CG5 Mount Tune Up
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Celestron Advanced GT CG5 Mount Tune Up

March 2, 2022 by Hersey

I have two Celestron Advanced GT CG5 mounts. One I obtained new when I purchased my Celestron 8″ SCT and the other I picked up used. These mounts have served me well and I have had a lot of fun observing with…

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Dusting Off the Old Celestron 6″ SCT
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Dusting Off the Old Celestron 6″ SCT

February 15, 2022 by Hersey

Last night I swapped out the AT66ED with the Celestron 6″ SCT. I purchased this Celestron 6″ SCT OTA second hand back in 2009 or so. The Celestron C6 SCT has an aperture of 6″ (152 mm) and a focal length of…

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Learning KStars/Ekos – Polar Alignment – What, Why, How…
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Learning KStars/Ekos – Polar Alignment – What, Why, How…

January 29, 2022 by Hersey

This post covers polar alignment (What and Why) and the process I use (How) to accurately polar align my Celestron Advanced GT equatorial mount using Ekos for EAA observing. The details of the process will vary for different mounts and different EAA…

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