I need to figure how to do PEC (GM811G/Gemini 2). What I understand is I could a) do it exclusively on Gemini; b) use predictive PEC on PHD2; or c) buy PEMPro and use it. I can't tell how to do it wit

I saw a podcast about a potential Alt-Az adaptor for Losmandy mounts. This would require a modification to the firmware. Is such an adapter being considered and does this firmware allow for such a dev

Hi everyone The Level 6 open customer beta is now open Level 6 is the new Gemini 2 firmware. For customers wishing to test this latest version, it is available for installation. Keep in mind this is s

I was recently given a Celestron Omni 102 XLT refractor OTA, which I plan on mounting on my G11G. I've already set up the mount with limits for my two SCT's, but this long refractor is definitely goin

Hi everyone We are pleased to announce the next beta, available to all Gemini 2 customers starting February 1st Please read this announcement in its entirely: it is a beta, so you should be aware of t

The battery genie strikes again…. Here’s the background. I’ve got a G11T, love the mount. I’m running a tandem setup, an LX200 ACF 10” with an ED 127. Early December I replaced the 15” dovetail with a

Hi folks, Another ZTF from sunday https://www.astrobin.com/oxut9p/ It's interesting to see how the comet is evolving. A few interesting notes: - i switched to a tak Sky90 w/ reducer for 407mm focal le

Does Gemini-2 compensate for refraction on its GoTos? -- Bill Tschumy www.otherwise.com

Hi folks, This is my ZTF from the weekend. https://www.astrobin.com/c2xwz1/ It has been interesting picking up tidbits from the threads here. These are a few of my observations: - i used stellarium to

I am a visual (only) observer and currently own an Ioptron Minitower and an AZ8. I bought the AZ8 for grab and go and for daylight observing. At this point, the computer control on the Minitower is ka

Any suggestions on price to sell this mount. Comes with Losmandy tripod Gemini 2 Lightly used only used it at yearly star parties. Purchased in 2016 has the firmware of 2016 Never updated. Mike

My Ethernet connection was dropped last night during imaging. I am doing point-to-point RJ-45 from the Gemini-2 to my laptop. No router. I am using a USB-C to Ethernet dongle with a 2 meter Cat-6 cabl

Hi, all. Hopefully, someone here can help, but I'm not sure that this is an easy fix. I attempted to update my firmware in my almost new Gemini 2 Mini controller. Once I was finally able to establish

is there any way I can fit a rain sensor and when activated, will park the scope?

Hi everyone There's been some recent forum posts regarding firmware updates, particularly the hand controller. This post is to clarify a recent change to the hand controller firmware. Here's what you

Hello group. I am finally getting to install my system in a Nexdome observatory. Today, I decided to "tweak" my dome settings to better sync the dome to my mount. After I was done I attempted to move

Was just wondering when level 6 was going to be available as the public beta. I haven’t used my gear for a while and I’m getting it all back up and running in my observatory and Id love to update to l

Hi all, In the past, my mount (G-11 Gemini-2) sometimes didn't slew (flip) after the plate solve completion in SGPro's Auto Meridian Flip sequence. I waited for about 1 minute to see the mount start s

Hello all. I have noticed that when I park my mount at CWD, the readout on the HC = 180.00 azimuth. The reason this came to light is I just finished installing my equipment in a dome observatory and h

Rather than take up bandwidth here, turns out Spaceweather.com has posted my short little video of Artemis 1’s Orion capsule from yesterday evening: https://www.spaceweather.com --Rob