Re: [APML] ST-4 vs. ST-5 as autoguiders

[KGKIRKLEY@aol.com]

In a message dated 4/16/03 12:53:02 PM, ckessler@gatecom.com writes:

<< > I'd like to know what the difference between these two are and if there

> is an advantage either way. The GM-8 will carry a TV-85 and a 70mm

> guidescope. All things being equal, I like ease of use and setup

> features. I had an ST-4 before and thought it a PITA to use. Is the

> ST-5 similiar in this respect? >>

The ST-4 is a tried and proven stand alone autoguider.
If you had trouble with yours, it may have been due to a lack of 
understanding of how it operates. I found the manual less than adequate at 
explaining it's fine points but this is also true of the STV. A paper written 
by Jim Jansuz on the ST-4 makes it all very clear.

Kent Kirkley
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