Current issues and updates

lukas_demetz

Hi there,

just to let you know, there is quite a lot going on:

The RC360 is getting a new autoguider (the old one sometimes lost connection to the PC). Also, the photometric filters are going to be installed in the coming days as well 🙂
The FSQ106 will get a new Moravian C3-61000 camera. This shall finally solve some odd hardware issues we had with the SBIG STF8300, and also amplify the usable field, of course 😉
The CDK500 in Spain is getting a new, improved pointing model. Hopefully the trakcing improves as well 🙂

deansher

Thank you for your steady hard work and for your bedside manner when scopes are ill!

lukas_demetz

😅 oyu got me chuckling on that one 😉

Well, trying my best. Sometimes it's not easy, especially with those strong winds right now in Namibia

SkG

The iDK-20 seems to be tracking much better now too. That cable switch-out must have been the solution.

lukas_demetz

I dunno. I really don't. WInd and especially gusts are a big issue. And a little gust during a longer exposure is enough to ruin the image too 🙂 But yes, for now it works much better 🙂

lukas_demetz

Notice:
The RC360 has now photometric R, V and B filters.