I am now running two rigs and eventually when I get my platform and cover fixed - I intend to add a third. I had a heck of a time trying to run two systems on one laptop - port issues as ascom was not handling two different mounts, cameras, phd2 using two windows each with SGP running. I need to figure that out.....in the meantime I just added a second laptop which worked like a charm. So - I can select at least two targets. After connecting power to both kits - I had both polar aligned, focused, and imaging in 20 minutes thanks to Sequence Generator Pro and Polemaster.
All remote controlled from in the warmth of my home - LIFE IS GOOD!
Back in the 70's, in college I took an Astronomy class. The professor got his Doctorate at UC Berkeley and studied at the Lick Observatory in Northern California. Dr Reeves used to tell us about sitting at the prime focus of the refracting telescope, wearing a heated pilot's jumpsuit, observing the heavens. Always mentione how cold and drafty it was under the dome.
SonnyE
Loc: Communist California, USA
Good show, Ed!
Yep, I like being a remotest myself.
When all's done, just sit inside and run.
But one is enough for me.
You must be a glutton for punishment...
Ed , splendid kits. I can see how you set up and image so quick with 2 refractors that don't need collimation and no tree obstructions. You've got the right idea, a man and his toys ! I've still not been able to get out too cold, maybe after the front moves out , hopefully .
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