[Mr Jack Martin]

Robert,
I checked the connections by removing inspecting replacing one at a time all looked ok.
The fault could be the NexStar handset.
Until I test on another mount or try another handset I’m guessing.
Thanks for your input,
Jack

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Robin,
I just want to run for 6 hr max.
45Ah is as you say probably a typo.
Jack

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The StarSense handset fired up.
I need to test my NexStar handset on another mount to confirm its faulty.
Any offers?
Regards,
Jack

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Trevor,
Thanks for your advices.
I have a StarSense handset which I will try.
There was an issue with after a firmware upgrade, work in progress on that fix.
Regards,
Jack

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Nick,
I checked the cable connections still getting the same error message.
Regards,
Jack

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Thanks Nick I will check the cables.
I enabled the notify tab but it doesn’t work?
Regards,
Jack

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Great work Bill.
Jack

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Notify box ticked again!

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Steve,
Sorry I have only just seen your message.
I’m sure I ticked the notify box.
The books are yours.
Will you be at the meeting on Saturday?
Regards,
Jack

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Robin,
Thank you for the link.
I see what to do now.
I’ll have a go at it.
THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR THEIR ADVICES.
Jack

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James,
I looked at both links.
Followed instructions got the badge off but no bolt. Took the dovetail plate off but no access to bolt (on either side).
I think the manufacturer changed design to what’s described in link, and special tools are probably needed to service it.
No one appears to provide such a service.
Thanks for your help,
Jack

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David,
I will see you at the Jan 18 meeting.
Thank you for the mount head.
Longer flexible rods definitely work better.
Regards,
Jack

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David,
Thanks for the information regarding the build quality.
The slow motion controls leave a lot to be desired too.
Thank you will you be at Saturday Astrofest to collect.
Happy New Year,
Jack

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Paul,
This is not a new story and people need to be careful when they class themselves as urban explorers as they are trespassing.
It used to be Newcastle University observatory site. The land at Close house was sold and turned into a hotel. The site was left to deteriorate and despite numerous approaches to the hotel and Newcastle University no response from them was ever received.
Newcastle Astro along with Sunderland and Durham and John Nichol sadly gave up trying to save this historically important site.
Heartbreaking to see what has become of it.
Regards,
Jack

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Denis,
Its the same telescope, the plaque is featured in the video.
Regards,
Jack

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Paul,
What’s your Plan?
Jack

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Ian,
I was using it with a camera no issue.
I am using a diagonal with 2 spacers screwed into to the eyepiece barrel to achieve focus for visual.
I was not aware this was an issue with some refractors.
That’s a question people should ask when buying for visual use as I suspect it won’t be mentioned in the specs!
Regards,
Jack

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Giovanni,
You have understood correctly.
So, I am using spacers to achieve focus.
I was not aware this could be an issue with some telescopes!
Regards,
Jack

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Grant and Paul,
Its a Paramount MX with a 70 star T point model.
I use http://www.thinkman.com/dimension4/default.htm to set the clock.
Question for Grant: Are you saying that if I change my lat lon location in TheSkyX I have to do another T point run?
Regards,
Jack

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Grant,
I can’t see your post?
Regards,
Jack

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