What is the AUX port on the Nightscape camera for?

The Nightscape camera comes with a 6-pin AUX port to support future expansion. The pin assignments are as follows (left to right): 1N/C2Ground3IN 14IN 25OUT 16OUT 2  Updated 12/16/13

What is the AUX port on the Nightscape camera for?

The Nightscape camera comes with a 6-pin AUX port to support future expansion. The pin assignments are as follows (left to right): 1N/C2Ground3IN 14IN 25OUT 16OUT 2  Updated 12/16/13

What is Periodic Error (PE)? And how do I correct it?

Periodic error (PE) is the name for the inevitable small mechanical errors that occur in the drive gearing as the scope is tracking during long-exposure imaging. Since these errors are...

What is Periodic Error (PE)? And how do I correct it?

Periodic error (PE) is the name for the inevitable small mechanical errors that occur in the drive gearing as the scope is tracking during long-exposure imaging. Since these errors are...

Can I use the NexGuide with a mount that only tracks in RA?

Yes, you can.Most mounts will have very little tracking error in Dec if properly polar-aligned. NexGuide has settings for Dec aggressiveness and backlash. Set these to zero to effectively turn...

Can I use the NexGuide with a mount that only tracks in RA?

Yes, you can.Most mounts will have very little tracking error in Dec if properly polar-aligned. NexGuide has settings for Dec aggressiveness and backlash. Set these to zero to effectively turn...

I’m training my CGE PRO with PECTool and the mount can’t find my worm in...

The worm index is needed by the PECTool or other PEC programs like PEMPro to synchronize the corrections with the turning of the worm gear. The mount can move a...

I’m training my CGE PRO with PECTool and the mount can’t find my worm in...

The worm index is needed by the PECTool or other PEC programs like PEMPro to synchronize the corrections with the turning of the worm gear. The mount can move a...

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...