STXL with integrated guide camera & filter wheel field of view indicator in SkyX

Discussion in 'STX and STXL Series Cameras' started by Paul Haese, Oct 4, 2016.

  1. Paul Haese

    Paul Haese Cyanogen Customer

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    I am just wondering what this should look like in SkyX. SB has produced a field of view indicator for the STXL but not an associated auto guider panel for the integrated guide camera in the filter wheel. I have tried using the STL indicator but found that the guide star selection is not accurate. My pointing is accurate but wondering if I am doing something wrong. Is the STXL guide camera positioned similarly to the STL?
     
  2. Doug

    Doug Staff Member

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    The position is adjustable. I'd suggest using astrometry to determining ne the precise offset for your equipment.
     
  3. marc4darkskies

    marc4darkskies Standard User

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    Here's what mine looks like (FW8G guider). I set it up manually. Offset of guider is 26.95 armins from centre of imager frame (adjustable). Be aware that the image in the guider is reversed from what you see in TheSkyX chart.

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