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...

I’m using my mount with an autoguider and getting mixed results. What ar...

There are no official settings to use with Celestron mounts that support autoguiders (these scopes have ports that will directly interface with any of the SBIG (Santa Barbara Instrument Group)...

I’m using my mount with an autoguider and getting mixed results. What ar...

There are no official settings to use with Celestron mounts that support autoguiders (these scopes have ports that will directly interface with any of the SBIG (Santa Barbara Instrument Group)...

My autoguider port seems to have a problem. How do I check it?

Try to issue a command to move your mount from your autoguider program or autoguider hand control (not to be confused with the scope’s NexStar hand control).The movement is very...

My autoguider port seems to have a problem. How do I check it?

Try to issue a command to move your mount from your autoguider program or autoguider hand control (not to be confused with the scope’s NexStar hand control).The movement is very...

I want to match the image scale with my DSLR or CCD camera to my scope’s...

The basic imaging element of today’s electronic camera is the pixel. It can be thought of as the individual cell or unit on the chip (picture element) that actually captures...

I want to match the image scale with my DSLR or CCD camera to my scope’s...

The basic imaging element of today’s electronic camera is the pixel. It can be thought of as the individual cell or unit on the chip (picture element) that actually captures...

Why do I need to guide my telescope for photography? Don’t accurate alig...

An excellent mount can greatly minimize the need for guiding and probably eliminate it for shorter exposures with shorter focal-length scopes or piggybacked cameras.However, guiding (manual or auto...

Why do I need to guide my telescope for photography? Don’t accurate alig...

An excellent mount can greatly minimize the need for guiding and probably eliminate it for shorter exposures with shorter focal-length scopes or piggybacked cameras.However, guiding (manual or auto...