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SVBONY SV105 Review

by Tim Cowell The SVBONY SV105 sits neatly at the business end of my 71mm refractor and from looking at the specifications I wondered initially where and how it would compliment a telescope set up. It is sensitive, although its maximum stated exposure is just 500ms Supplied with a long USB2 'printer' type cable which is thoughtfully a 'double ender' type to ensure that there is enough power to run the camera from laptops and tablets, this camera is small and light. There is a paper instruction sheet included, a CD with a copy of SharpCap and it is packed in a neat box for safe storage. I think it is best practise to download drivers from the manufacturers website however this is a Plug N Play device and it loaded instantly for me. Fitting and using the SVBONY 105 is simplicity itself. I inserted the camera with the supplied nosepiece and once focused it produced a clear and crisp image of a distant tree on my PC screen. By rotating the camera until the USB ...

GEMINI TELESCOPE DESIGN

SnapCap – motorized OTA cap Gemini SnapCap is an excellent solution for dust protection, installs in few minutes without drilling holes and works even in the field or in your remote observatory. Available with single or double (half) flaps. We can also add a flat panel for your convenience (up to 40 cm optics). For optical tubes over 40cm you get 2 semicircles with 2 motors and no flat panel is possible. Snap Cap is a simple, reliable modular device. Below is a video guide to the SnapCap options. Gemini SnapCap Installation Snap Cap is a simple, reliable modular device and very easy for installation ( Gemini SnapCap Installation in few steps ). The clearence you need to open/close is D+10 cm for single, R+10 cm for double cap versions . This is what Manuel from Austria wrote: “It is not really difficult(to install) and works fine. Great and useful product and saves me time.” How it works A plastic coated meta...

Deep Sky Dad: AF2 - WiFi ASCOM/INDI autofocuser

DEEPSKYDAD Listening to your feedback we developed a next generation autofocusing unit with WiFi connectivity and optional accessories - wired hand remote controller and temperature probe. Now even manual focus changes using your mobile phone/tablet are so simple that even a toddler can do it (check our Youtube channel for a demonstration on a prototype unit). At the same time it is also retaining mounting compatiblity with our older units, so upgrading to AF2 is as simple as swaping the units - no need to change mount adapters or belts. Check out our large list mounting adapters for various focuser or use our unique custom adapter design service (supported mount adapters: +20€, custom mount adapter: +40€). Optional accessories: - hand controler: 20€ - temperature probe: 15€

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