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Re: [APML] APML Gemini GoTo and Autoguiders???



Hey Kent,

I am using an ST-4 on a new G-11 with Gemini Level 3. I have had no
problems with it. It has been suggested (on the Losmandy group) to use
a higher guide speed (0.8) while calibrating, and slower while tracking
(0.5). I generally follow this procedure, although I vary the speeds a
little. My unit came complete and was not an upgrade where I installed
Gemini on an existing G-11. Yeah, the two work great together.

Alan
  
--- KGKIRKLEY@aol.com wrote:
> Anybody using any Gemini GoTo system and autoguiders like the ST-4,
> STV, etc. 
> for film imaging?
> This could be the Gemini on the G-11, Titan, Mountain Instruments or 
> Parallax, etc.
> 
> A friend of mine has a brand new (latest version) Gemini installed on
> a G-11 
> but it will not, either calibrate or track properly with an ST-4 or
> the STV. 
> It will usually calibrate and track in RA but DEC is inconsistent.
> All possible variations of the ST-4 C and H settings have been tried,
> along 
> with variations in the TVC settings in the Gemini.   
> 
> The maximum Guide rate for DEC in the Gemini is 0.8x the Sideral rate
> and it 
> appears this is to slow to move the guide star an appropriate amount.




	
		
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