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Hi all, A quick update as I just spoke to Albert at Astro Scientific. The issue according to him is the power as the GOTO function consumes more power than the alignment function and "fresh" batteries are usually not fully juiced, hence the issues I'm facing. Anyone can recommend a good an...

acc wrote:Is the OTA properly balanced such that the alt motor is not struggling to move the OTA?

Yes. I've balanced it as best as I can by securing the pivoting point to around the centre of gravity. I am looking fir a good power source but I'll try with fresh batteries again in the meantime. Thanks.

I'm not to sure of the power supply issue given I've been trying it on fresh sets of batteries. The tripod is certainly levelled and I have tried the start from North method. If it has really gone nuts it would be nice to be certain before I send it back. Keep the suggestions coming and hopefully to...

Hi Sorry to hear about your frustration. An initial checklist: -date and time zone correct? -lat north / south, long east / west entries correct? -final alignment using an eyepiece instead of the red-dot finder? The 6SE is quite a reliable and robust mount so hopefully it is just some minor setup i...

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Hi guys, Sorry if this is the wrong thread but recently I purchased a brand new Nexstar 6SE and am having trouble with the GOTO function. I have done several alignments but the GOTO system seems to be going haywire. I have tried 2-star, auto 2-star, sky align (verified correct at the end) and the sy...

Took a few shots but somehow just couldn't get the focus right. My lens do not have infinity settings at extreme ends but rather a short distance away, making it quite difficult to get a sharp focus....

Cloudy up north? It sorta cleared up a bit over at Jurong by 9-ish.

Hi Richard,

can reserve no. 5? Btw, I'm assuming its 1.25"?

Also interested in no. 20 or 21 but like some details on those.

Hi Richard,

Thanks for the invite.