What does the hand control message No response 16 (and/or No response 17...

"No response" means that the hand control has lost communication with the electronics board within the base of the telescope. The number following this message will indicate the address o...

What does the hand control message No response 16 (and/or No response 17...

"No response" means that the hand control has lost communication with the electronics board within the base of the telescope. The number following this message will indicate the address of...

I want to use 2 in eyepieces with my SCT and/or Mak. Will there be vigne...

Vignetting is normal in any real optical system. Some light must be blocked because of off-axis distortions or aberrations from the optics themselves. Glare and reflections from inside and outside...

I want to use 2 in eyepieces with my SCT and/or Mak. Will there be vigne...

Vignetting is normal in any real optical system. Some light must be blocked because of off-axis distortions or aberrations from the optics themselves. Glare and reflections from inside and outside...

How far should the NexGuide’s exposure value be decreased? What if the s...

In general, guiding is most accurate when using the shortest exposure time possible. In order to get the shortest exposure time, try the following techniques.First (in Preview mode), set the...

How far should the NexGuide’s exposure value be decreased? What if the s...

In general, guiding is most accurate when using the shortest exposure time possible. In order to get the shortest exposure time, try the following techniques.First (in Preview mode), set the...

I’m using the NexGuide autoguider and the star appears bloated as I go f...

You need to optimize your focusing technique. Focusing should be done in the Preview mode, which NexGuide is in when it's first powered on. First, set the zoom level at least...

I’m using the NexGuide autoguider and the star appears bloated as I go f...

You need to optimize your focusing technique. Focusing should be done in the Preview mode, which NexGuide is in when it's first powered on. First, set the zoom level at least...

Can all named stars listed in the hand control be used for alignment?

No, only stars brighter than or equal to magnitude 2.5 can be used for SkyAlign. Even though there are about 250 named stars in the hand control database, only 82...

Can all named stars listed in the hand control be used for alignment?

No, only stars brighter than or equal to magnitude 2.5 can be used for SkyAlign. Even though there are about 250 named stars in the hand control database, only 82...

My 114SLT/130SLT telescope gives tilted views when I’m looking at terres...

There is nothing wrong. These scopes are Newtonian reflectors that normally provide inverted views–as they are designed for astronomical use. On the SLT reflector telescope tubes (OTAs), there is a...

My 114SLT/130SLT telescope gives tilted views when I’m looking at terres...

There is nothing wrong. These scopes are Newtonian reflectors that normally provide inverted views–as they are designed for astronomical use. On the SLT reflector telescope tubes (OTAs), there is a...