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Conform Validation of Dome Driver Error

I am trying to validate a 'dome' driver for a roll of roof controller. CanPark = False and Park generates an exception via Throw New MethodNotImplementedException("Park") yet Conf …
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Andor Camera using ASCOM drivers???

I wanted to know if I can use ASCOM drivers with an Andor iXon 897 EMCCD camera? If yes, what driver should I download? Thanks in advance :)
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Ascom and MacBook Pro running Windows XP not Saving Profile.xml

I'll admit in advance that I never even took a Mac for a test drive, so, I haven't a clew to what is going on behind the curtain with this supposed Mac/MS XP. In any event, a user …
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Why do I get error 800a01ad when trying to install platform 5.0?

I get the above error every time I try to install. Using IBM T42 XP Pro SP3.Downloaded 3 times from Ascom,Always hangs half way thru. 5b just shows up in the run box. Here is the …
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What’s this warning when I add a DataSet to my Driver?

I am working on a driver for a FilterWheel. I am using an xml file to store strongly-typed data (the focus offsets for each device, wheel and filter combination). So I added a Data …
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need help with wwt

i hope some one ca n help. how do i use my coumputer as a telescope??? i have downloaded the wwt also ascom platform dont know whatdrivers i need. can some one please help.
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Autostar-497 and Computer Control?

I think I've seen some information about this but I really didn't have a good answer for a potential customer of my LX200 Autostar Upgrade kit. Maybe one of you more seasoned Autos …
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like to learn more

is there a course on line i can take ,or a how to, or even a help center where i can learn more about the wwt how do i get sartedhow to use it? hope someone will help
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error 2869 while installing platform 5b on windows7

Hi, I can't install platform 5b due to this 2869 error. I unsuccessfully tried the known workaround of running a batch file with the "msiexec /i ASCOMPlatform5b.msi" command as adm …
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Help ME build my radio telescope

I have every thing ready home built recivers and dish antena up and running I need help on how to control reciver frequency and dish roter from my computer
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My Declination circle does not move with the scope tube on my 10" LX200 SMC

My Declination circle does not move with the scope tube. Tightning or loosening the Knob has no effect. The circle seems cantored in that it's back is riding on the stop on the upp …
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Where are Nasa’s Archives

I am wondering if NASA's data, archives, and so forth, are available. What I am looking for is the launch videos. Does anyone know where it is?
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Any Ideas Why Starizona MicroTouch Could Freeze PC?

I have a new Starizona MicroTouch focuser-controller. When I plug the USB cable into my computer, the computer freezes. The computer is a Toshiba A305 laptop with a Pentium-4 dua …
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12 inch lx 200 acf wedge problem

I recently retired my classic 12" lx 200. I had it mounted on the a super wedge with three 5/16 bolts. My new 12" lx 200 acf has a larger bolt 1/2"? on the top position of the driv …
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Celestron Unified driver disappears

After updating to Ascom package 5.5.1, Celestron unified driver 5.0.14 disappears from chooser. The only way to regain it is to reinstall version 5.0a then 5.5. Is there any way to …

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