Hi Mike,
I have a Orion Starshoot Autoguider directly attached to a Celestron 50mm guide
scope as shown in the attached picture. Next to it you will see an Orion 50mm
guide scope with a QHY guide camera for reference. No problem getting focus
with either config.
Woody Sims
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On May 29, 2018, at 8:58 PM, Michael McDonald
<mikemac@xxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:mikemac@xxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote:
I have the mentioned autoguider that is sold as compatible with the 50mm guide
scope. I cant figure out how to get the StarShoot to be in focus.
Ive tried using a 26mm eyepiece focused on a tree light as far away as I can
see. That I can focus but just before I reach the end of the focuser travel.
When I put the StarShoot in place of the eyepiece, its not in focus and no
amount of adjustment will bring it into focus.
Ive noticed that theres quite a bit of backlash in the focus ring on the
guide scope when reversing directions. About a third of a turn before it starts
changing the focus. Is that normal?
If anyone has a procedure for setting up the autoguider with the guide scope
for the first time that might work with my combo, Id love to hear about it! I
had planned on bringing everything to the Non-existent ATM meeting tonight
but that got cancelled. :-) (Hi Paul!) Id love to get this figured out before
the next ATM meeting.
Mike McDonald
mikemac@xxxxxxxxxxx<mailto:mikemac@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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