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<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nNothing makes dust show quite like a bright camera flash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I also got a glorified laser pointer to help with rough polar alignment. This is a Move Shoot Move product specifically for the iOptron Sky Guider Pro.<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nArgh. The dust. Obviously, there is some cleaning to be done and when I leave the rig assembled in the living room waiting for clear nights, it needs to be covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anyway, as of this writing, I have not yet tried out either accessory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, I am already considering a mount upgrade. To be honest, I have thought about it for a while, ever since it became obvious that locating targets can be challenging. It makes no sense to upgrade at all if it’s not one that is go-to capable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The preference would be for a ZWO AM3. It wouldn’t need any counterweights, which would keep the rig compact. It is elegant. It is red. \ud83d\ude42 There are, however, 1500 other reasons to shop around. Nice as they are, the price would tough for me to justify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most economical go-to mount today seems to be the Sky-Watcher Star Adventurer GTi. The retail for about $580. A kit that includes a tripod would be about $680. This would enable other features of the ASIAir software, as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I could attempt to recoup some of this cost by selling my iOptron SkyGuider Pro and tripod, and my redundant ASIAir Plus. All tolled, I invested almost $1000 for these items and the accessories they would include. Perhaps I could get $400-500 for them. That is most of the way there.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
As mentioned earlier, I ordered a Vixen clamp with a 1\/4-20 threaded hole to interface between the rotating platform. It’s not red, but it still works \ud83d\ude42 Nothing makes dust show quite like a bright camera flash. I also got a glorified laser pointer to help with rough polar alignment. This is a Move Shoot … Continue reading Quick Update<\/span>