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Fixing backlash on gear GOTO mounts

Some misc links on the issue:

Backlash in Telescope Mounts

 

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Observatory coordinates

41.3636838″N -82.0839066″W

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At the September 2019 Black Forrest star party in Potter County PA (bfsp.org).

StarHopper.org is a site created by Steve Johns MA – Information Systems engineer and amateur astronomer presenting astronomy topics, astro-photography, and links relating to everything in space science. Join me in my learning of astro-photography and image processing. Enjoy.

Equipment Hint:

StarHopper.org uses the easy-to-use and affordable Orion StarShoot AutoGuider for our astro-photography imaging here at StarHopper.org:
Orion StarShoot AutoGuider

Popular Links

The Astronomers Telegram
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jackstargazer.com
skymaps.com
skyandtelescope.com
Cherry Springs State Park PA
Cherry Springs Star Party Facebook Page
Black Forest Star Party at Cherry Springs
Astro Soc. of Harrisburg Party at Cherry Springs

Current Telescope Top Picks:

Orion EON 85mm ED-X2 f/6.6 Triplet Apo Refractor Telescope:
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Orion Atlas Pro:
Orion Atlas Pro AZ/EQ-G Computerized GoTo Telescope Mount

Asteroid pass schedule:

Next Asteroid Occultations

http://www.asteroidoccultation.com/asteroid.htm

Using software: Occult Watcher ver4.6.0.1

Also see http://www.lunar-occultations.com/iota/iotandx.htm

 

Running on C2A planetarium software:

Clear Sky Chart



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