This is a very simple step that is often overlooked: whenever changing or adding anything to your setup (whether hardware or software), it only makes sense to test it as much as possible before nightfall, when every minute counts for data acquisition! I go through my workflow in this video.
General affiliate link to OPT: https://bit.ly/2OIw6jH
Equipment in this video:
ZWO ASI533MC Pro: https://bit.ly/3fKPmsv
ZWO EAF: https://bit.ly/2OCp13U
Sharpstar 61EDPH II (not affliate!): https://www.365astronomy.com/sharpstar-61edph-ed-triplet-apochromatic-refractor-telescope.html
Other equipment I own (or similar/related):
Cameras
ZWO ASI1600MM Pro: https://bit.ly/2CLmHVV
ZWO ASI174MM: https://bit.ly/3gwBySZ
Mounts
Skywatcher AZ-EQ5: https://bit.ly/3ib4Jvq
SkyWatcher EQ6-R Mount: https://bit.ly/2OEXkYl
SkyWatcher AZ-GTi mount: https://bit.ly/2DKgmuC
SkyWatcher Wedge: https://bit.ly/2PHDAE6
iOptron AZ Mount Pro: https://bit.ly/33pogE9
Guiding
Skywatcher EvoGuide 50ED https://bit.ly/3jtiLtR
ZWO ASI178MM: https://bit.ly/30qqbFu
QHY MiniGuideScope: https://bit.ly/2WD6bOA
QHY5L-IIM: https://bit.ly/3jpcE9y
Focusers, filters, filter wheels
ZWO EAF: https://bit.ly/2OCp13U
ZWO EAF Advanced Bundle: https://bit.ly/2ODHjlt
ZWO EFW 8×1.25″ Or 31mm: https://bit.ly/30oN3VD
ZWO EFW 7x36mm: https://bit.ly/2CrnhrY
ZWO Mini filter wheel: https://bit.ly/32v1JoZ
Astrodon filters: https://bit.ly/3fHiPne
ZWO Duo-band filter: https://bit.ly/2PUP07s
Optics
Vixen R200SS + Coma corrector: https://bit.ly/2OFW8E0
Vixen R200SS: https://bit.ly/2OGq6YJ
Vixen PH Corrector / Reducer for R200SS: https://bit.ly/3fHicKo
Coronado SolarMax Solar Telescope: https://bit.ly/2ZIT9kv
Others
Artseky Flat Panel: https://bit.ly/3jtj8of
Telegizmos 365 Cover: https://bit.ly/2CMOrt8
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Please use a duck tape on the dovetail so the screws don't leave a mark. Got experience with my green metallic skywatcher Maksutov.
1:28 was there an earthquake? 😛
Love love love N.I.N.A.
Thank you! I hope this video was shot late in the morning/early afternoon. A truly lazy person sleeps in late/very late on weekends! My Skysensor 2000PC comes home today after repairs! I don't repair ESD sensitive items so I farmed the work out to Christopher Erickson in Hawaii. I see you took out and played with your favorite baby scope!
Awesome video, you got my like, keep it up! On my channel we also learn new tricks and make progression videos, you could take a look and sub if you like the content 🙂
can you explain a little more about the SG server for Skywatchers.
Hey Cuiv. Here's how to protect your dovetail from clamping damage. A tip from us custom golf club assemblers, where we also need to protect the metal golf club heads from damage during clamping. Google "brass shim sheet" and purchase a package of these brass shims. Cheap. Will last you a lifetime. The 0.25mm or 0.125mm thickness works well. With scissors, cut rectangular strips the same size as the sides of your dovetails. Purchase a roll of double sided adhesive sellotape from any office store. This is the really thin tape, not the thick double sided tape. Attach tape to your brass shims and affix to your dovetail. Viola! Problem solved. Shims are easily removed if needed, leaving an as-new finish. You just increased your resale price by 50%. 🙂 In principle, its the same method used by better quality eyepiece holders with the protective brass ring inside.
Enjoy your channel. Keep up the good work.
Usually a better option to add the counterweight before putting the scope…. just in case one of handle gets loose.
Hoops a said later on in the video
OMG, it’s so easy for you to calibrate your focuser, mine is like a bad day in WS, I’ll keep trying after the rains here at Monterrey Mexico
Nice Cuiv, I hope you will see if the GSS (Green Swamp Server) works with the AZ-GTi?
mega question, do I have to download GSS from gitHb? aand how in the heck do you even install it?
Very good video, thanks for sharing!
long term lazy XD
Long Term Lazy is where it's at! 😉
go gss, go. GSS control from NINA is working for me.
I'm first. First comment and first like.
First !! I have the TS 61 hdpe (doublet) and use it with a Canon 600D, Will be very interested of the result with the 533.