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--- public:catalinas:lemmon:phillips_24:focus_positions [2023/08/24 15:55]
tdeyoe [Balance Position]
+++ public:catalinas:lemmon:phillips_24:focus_positions [2024/09/20 17:07] (current)
tdeyoe [Focus Position]
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-======Focus Positions and Mounting======
+======Balance and Focus Positions======
 In this document will be the current focus positions and configurations for cameras and eyepieces on the Phillips Telescope.
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 ====Mounting====
 Our camera and eyepiece focuser are mounted directly to the telescope rotator and fastened with 4 thumb screws. These screws should be placed ever 3 positions along the bracket.
+====Changing Focus Positions====
+Different positions may be needed for different instruments. To do so simply open Maestro4 and then select the ''Focuser'' tab on the left hand side.
+Once this is selected you should see an area for ''Go To'' just type in the position you want the focuser to move and click the button.
+{{:public:catalinas:lemmon:phillips_24:focuspro2.png?400|}}
 =====Main Camera (SBIG STX16803)=====
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 ====Focus Position====
-Our main camera achieves focus just around **12500** counts in the Maestro4.
+Our main camera achieves focus just around **3200** counts in the Maestro4.
 =====Focuser (FeatherTouch)=====
 ====Balance Position====
-The Phillips is considered balanced for Focuser/Eyepiece viewing when the six ~2lb weights are installed three on either side. They are labeled and the their mounting positions are as well. Below is a picture of there positions.
+The Phillips is considered balanced for Focuser/Eyepiece viewing when the six ~2lb weights are installed three on either side. They are labeled and the their mounting positions are as well. Below is a picture of their positions.
 {{:public:catalinas:lemmon:phillips_24:weights_on.jpg?400|}}

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