Does anyone know where one can purchase these very odd devices. They are not carried by Radio Spares or by Farnell. Gerald....
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mmlife2001
Jun 21, 2004 12:39 am
Here it is. http://www.vixenamerica.com/pdf/MountAcc/VixenNorthAmerica_SX_PolarSc ope_Setup.pdf Regards Michael ... anything...
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andyheath@...
ah40096
Jun 20, 2004 9:37 pm
Hi Michael, do you have the address please? Best Regards, Andy 51.19N Nil Satis Nisi Optimum (Nothing's Satisfactory Unless It's The Best) On Sun, 20 Jun...
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mmlife2001
Jun 20, 2004 9:28 pm
I think you'll find Vixen America has a PDF with the polar scope instructions on their site. Michael ... removed stay out? Got no instructions with it so if...
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andyheath@...
ah40096
Jun 20, 2004 8:56 pm
Thanks Alexandre. Best Regards, Andy 51.19N Nil Satis Nisi Optimum (Nothing's Satisfactory Unless It's The Best) On Sun, 20 Jun 2004 21:51:24 +0200...
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Alexandre J. Lhoest
allhoest
Jun 20, 2004 7:54 pm
According to the instructions, yes it stays out. I'll check what I have done around my polar scope and let you know....
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andyheath@...
ah40096
Jun 20, 2004 7:49 pm
Hi Nicola, never used one before, does this blocking screw once removed stay out? Got no instructions with it so if theres anything you wouldnt mind...
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NikoSperi
Jun 20, 2004 7:41 pm
... using ... Hi Andy, Not entirely sure, but I would say no. My polar scope arrived, was inserted, blocking screw removed, and then set as any PAS: time ...
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Dennis
desnary
Jun 20, 2004 1:51 am
Hi Greg Does your Sphinx have the "Polar Alignement 'Scope"? If so, polar alignment then becomes straightforward. I have the GPDX with the PAS and in my back...
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bradgregley10
Jun 20, 2004 1:05 am
Hi, I am new to this group and have just recently bought the Sphinx as a mount for my Tak FS 102 and with the purpose of doing CCD imaging. I had the Tak piggy...
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bradgregley10
Jun 20, 2004 12:49 am
Hi Ivan, I was considering getting a C 9.25 for the Sphinx mount later to do astro photography. I am surprised to hear that the mount isn't stable enough to...
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Ron Nagamati
nagamati
Jun 19, 2004 8:15 pm
Thanks for your reply. --Ron ... From: Alexandre J. Lhoest [mailto:allhoest@...] Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2004 1:05 PM To: Vixen_Sphinx@yahoogroups.com ...
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Alexandre J. Lhoest
allhoest
Jun 19, 2004 8:09 pm
Battery low. Regular batteries use to be 1.6Ah, and the Sphinx require 0.4..1.7A according to the specifications. Buy a lead battery, several Ah. I have a 10Ah...
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nagamati
Jun 19, 2004 7:21 pm
Hello everyone, I've just got my ED102SS with Sphinx the other day and managed to take it out for a test drive last night. All was fine for 2-3 hours, then...
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Tom Duggan
txduggan
Jun 19, 2004 12:22 pm
... Nice setup... FYI...no need to apologize for the large size because no one can see that version of a Yahoo Photo Album image except the person who posted...
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mmlife2001
Jun 19, 2004 7:35 am
Hi To anyone interested I have posted a few pictures of my scope and Sphinx mount under a folder called TEC6 Mak & Sphinx. These were taken during the transit...
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Andy Heath
ah40096
Jun 18, 2004 1:21 pm
Hi, Are there any special considerations that need to be made when using the Polar finder on the Sphinx for the first time? Orientation etc? Many thanks, Andy....
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Smilen
hkstaub_1999
Jun 13, 2004 11:11 pm
Thanks to all for your contributions to the subject. My conclusion is that I need to wait to see what Vixen implements. Smilen...
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Carsten A. Arnholm
arnholm2001
Jun 13, 2004 9:53 pm
... Hi, I think you are talking about the Meade LPI, which is essentially a modified webcam. It is possible to autoguide with standard webcams too, like the ...
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Alexandre J. Lhoest
allhoest
Jun 13, 2004 8:18 pm
Aren't the auto-guider signals "standardized" on the market? Aren't SBIG signal defacto standards?...
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Alexandre J. Lhoest
allhoest
Jun 13, 2004 8:10 pm
I bought a Meade LPI (approx. $150))at the same time I bought the Sphynx+VMC. According to Meade advertising, the LPI could even be used for guiding. Now I...
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Alexandre J. Lhoest
allhoest
Jun 13, 2004 8:10 pm
... Cool these electronicians... ... I did. Works fine. ... That's a pitty. Mr Korth, do you have any answer on this point regarding the Sphinx?...
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NikoSperi
Jun 13, 2004 6:18 pm
Indeed! But after a few nights painfully manually guiding exposures, it becomes easier to "rationalize" the expense! You should be able to find an ST4 and a...
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uk_abs
Jun 12, 2004 2:22 pm
Hi Martin Sorry if this reply is a bit late, I haven't checked the group for a while. Where abouts do you live?.. 20 mins from Orion Optics, sounds like you...
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andyheath@...
ah40096
Jun 12, 2004 12:48 pm
Have you considered Starlight Xpress and Star2000? Best Regards, Andy 51.19N Nil Satis Nisi Optimum (Nothing's Satisfactory Unless It's The Best) On Sat, 12...
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Smilen
hkstaub_1999
Jun 12, 2004 12:04 pm
Thanks. The price of admission to this autoguiding game is very high. I wish there was another less expensive option, maybe a webcam? ... as ... be ... image ...
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NikoSperi
Jun 12, 2004 10:19 am
An autoguider: SBIG ST4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 That'll come with its software to run the camera/guider, as well as nosepieces and hardmounting options. Many...
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Smilen
hkstaub_1999
Jun 11, 2004 12:26 pm
When the Autoguiding software is activated on the Sphinx what hardware/software do I need? Smilen...
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Smilen
hkstaub_1999
Jun 11, 2004 11:32 am
I was hoping that was the case. Thanks Smilen ... it works fine. ... today! Download Messenger Now...
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Andy Heath
ah40096
Jun 11, 2004 10:46 am
Hi Jeroen, Well, I must have been lucky with mine because it works fine. I think you're right on the polarity wiring though because the centre pin on the...
