[APML] Anyone using a 201, 208, 216 with Maxim for autoguiding?

[Alan Voetsch <critter12952@yahoo.com>]

Hi all,

Sorry for the cross post, I know some of you will get this twice.

Due to some excellent advice from Steve Lindsey, I'm looking into the
possibility of running autofocus routines, acquisition programs and
autoguiding with Maxim. This will allow for VISUAL guidestar monitoring
DURING an exposure. I consider this essential when taking 2-5 hour
exposures.

I've contacted Doug George at Cyanogen and he concurs that this is
possible. Even with a 208XT. He does say it will be slow and recommends
a better camera, but one thing at a time.

What I'd like to know is if anyone out there is using this equipment
together and what kind of results you've gotten.

Also, if any of you happen to have a used laptop with Maxim installed
that was (or is) setup for an LX200, I would be happy to look into the
possibility of buying it from you.

Thanks,
Alan

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Alan Voetsch
critter12952@yahoo.com

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