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by LesGrossman
Thu Apr 04, 2024 3:24 pm
Forum: NYX-101 Harmonic Geared Mount
Topic: Overall Reviews Needed
Replies: 2
Views: 4386

Re: Overall Reviews Needed

I do not have any comparision since the NYX-101 is my first EQ-mount, but I´d say after gaining some experience with this mount it should be possible for anyone to polar-align and get something around 0.5 RMS. There is some movement when tightening the clamps. As I said, I do not have experience wit...
by LesGrossman
Sun Jan 21, 2024 3:21 am
Forum: NYX-101 Harmonic Geared Mount
Topic: AltAz Setup Question
Replies: 3
Views: 2028

Re: AltAz Setup Question

I cannot recommend to rely on the tripod bubble leveler. It is not possible to move the mount to the full 90°, it's more like 87° when it has been moved to the max and to me the mechanic cause for this doesnt look like this is unique to my device. So even if the tripod bubble is perfect, you get som...
by LesGrossman
Wed Jan 17, 2024 3:36 pm
Forum: NYX-101 Harmonic Geared Mount
Topic: AltAz Setup Question
Replies: 3
Views: 2028

Re: AltAz Setup Question

Why wouldn´t it slew? Check the warn message in Unity if you try to slew. It will most likely hit the elevation limit. In this case, lower the limit to, i.e. -5° or -10°. You can also run your own sequence. If I´m in EQ mode: 1. switch to Alt-Az mode and wait for the mount to come back after auto re...