that's exactly what I do. All tak polar scopes should work the same way. Here is the steps. - level the bubble. - Place polaris where the software shows it. ...
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Iver
iverriise
May 20, 2013 1:44 am
With the EM-200 and 400 after you level the bubble you need to rotate the reticle to the proper date and time. Then adjust the Alt. and Az. to place Polaris at...
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Brendan Kinch
bkinch1
May 20, 2013 9:44 am
Ed - I also have an EM 200 - you are correct in your thinking that for Houston you set the scale at -5. I am in Spain and for a long time , I was setting it...
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Gary Spiers
gdspiers
May 20, 2013 2:14 pm
I have both an EM-11 and an EM-200 and initially preferred the alignment of the EM-200 but over time have concluded they are just different and each has it's...
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johnsonsteve658
May 20, 2013 2:48 pm
I have an EM-400 mount & am also confused by the manual. My longitude is 93 31 West. If I set the offset scale to the 3 & 1/2 mark to the right of the "0" it...
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s.w6ger@...
s.w6ger...
May 21, 2013 7:07 am
I have a Tak FSQ85 and I use it soley for imaging. I am looking at the possibility of using the 1.6x extender to bring it to a 721mm focal length but...
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troypiggo
May 21, 2013 10:18 am
Hi there. I've recently acquired a used EM-200 Temma-2 Jr in great condition. I have some questions about connecting it to my notebook (Win7). I'll be...
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Brendan Kinch
bkinch1
May 21, 2013 10:52 am
Steve, I have an EM200 and unsure if it is exactly like the EM400 but if I was using my mount at 93° 31’ W, I would set the offset scale with the –3.5...
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Brendan Kinch
bkinch1
May 21, 2013 10:58 am
Re - "What are you doing?", I have mine connected via serial to USB..and in fact use 4 x active USB cables back to my laptop..there is 18 to 20 meters between...
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Steve Johnson
johnsonsteve658
May 21, 2013 12:09 pm
Thanks Brendan as soon as the weather clears I'll take it out & try again...its got to be error on my part! I will make sure the scope & counterweights are in...
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mounioloux
May 22, 2013 3:59 pm
Hi I just wanted to share my first light image with my new FSQ106EDX III, I used the .73x reducer a adapters I was able to make thanks to Fred's help in...
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ctownpal
May 23, 2013 2:49 am
Beautiful work! Andy...
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ctownpal
May 23, 2013 2:52 am
I just wanted to post a quick follow up. I spoke with Fred and he told me that the loose front end of the tube should not be a concern. He said that when they...
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melhelm
May 23, 2013 3:41 am
Fantastic wide field image! Great color. Mel...
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Benoit Schillings
benoit_schil...
May 23, 2013 4:02 am
Would you have a FITS file to share by any chance ? thank you -- benoit ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Gary Spiers
gdspiers
May 23, 2013 4:40 am
Hi Steve, I agree with Brendan's comments. I will add that I have found that it is necessary to align with all of the weight on the mount otherwise the...
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Steve Johnson
johnsonsteve658
May 23, 2013 12:12 pm
Hi Gary I did notice that when I tighten the altitude pivot ther is a very slight shift. I will try your altitude adjustment where the thread is pushing...
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johnsonsteve658
May 23, 2013 12:26 pm
So I had my EM-400 hooked up to my 12volt 8 amp battery last night. My voltmeter said 12.5 volts without the mount under load. I tried to slew the mount & it...
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Bob
willowriseob...
May 23, 2013 12:51 pm
Steve...It's not uncommon to get a reading of over 12 volts on a battery that's not fully charged. You saw it drop to 9 volts when a load was applied. That's...
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Brendan Kinch
bkinch1
May 23, 2013 2:29 pm
With my EM200 I use an AC adapter - Output: 24V, 2120 mA (I cannot say what the EM400 needs - but the battery drop to 9V under load does not seem kosher to...
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Steve Johnson
johnsonsteve658
May 23, 2013 3:16 pm
I'm pretty sure the newer EM-400's are 12Volt only. Regulated power supply seems like the ticket for my circumstances Thanks Steve ...
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Brendan Kinch
bkinch1
May 23, 2013 4:18 pm
This is from OPT site: If it is the same model it shows that it can also run on 24V. Unsure why it says “12v DC only for high speed operation“ Then it shows...
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Steve Johnson
johnsonsteve658
May 23, 2013 4:23 pm
I just asked Art at TNR and the new ones are 12v. If memory serves, I think the cardboard box mine came in a few weeks ago had a hand written note saying 12...
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Brendan Kinch
bkinch1
May 23, 2013 4:34 pm
Lucky you..looks like a really nice piece of kit. (I am still waiting on my Temma II control box to come back from Japan...luckily the weather has not been too...
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Steve Johnson
johnsonsteve658
May 23, 2013 4:40 pm
________________________________ From: UncensoredTakGroup@yahoogroups.com [mailto:UncensoredTakGroup@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Brendan Kinch Sent:...
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johnsonsteve658
May 23, 2013 4:47 pm
Lucky you..looks like a really nice piece of kit.????? Weather has been a little kinder here. I've gotten to use it a couple times now. Just starting to figure...
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Robert Nielsen
rlnielsen1960
May 23, 2013 7:41 pm
I think the rule is: Temma 2 (or Temma II): 24V Temma 2M: 12V All the new 2M electronic boxes seem to want only 12V and will slew at maximum speed with that...
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Steve Johnson
johnsonsteve658
May 23, 2013 9:34 pm
I wondered what the "M" stood for??? Steve ________________________________ From: UncensoredTakGroup@yahoogroups.com...
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eric_chesak
May 24, 2013 2:12 pm
Hi Steve, Batteries are rated by Ah (amp hour), not typically by amps alone. For example, a large car battery might be rated at 50 amp-hours. It can...
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Joseph Laico
josephlaico
May 24, 2013 9:12 pm
Eric, Your explanation is excellent, Ohms Law in a superb simple to understand manner. Joe From: UncensoredTakGroup@yahoogroups.com ...
