dpanderson wrote:Rosendo,
I don't think this will be possible. The LXD75 does not have an autoguide port, so you can't connect up that way. Furthermore, Metaguide does not support ASCOM telescope drivers. If it did, then you could use your existing setup via the serial port.
You might think about trying PHD Guiding from
http://www.stark-labs.com. It supports the LPI, and it supports ASCOM.
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Doug, thanks for your answer.
I used my existing setup via serial port and it did not work.
I have allready download PHD Guiding software. It works with LPI and as soon as I can I will try to guide with these elements.
What I liked of METAGUIDE is that it delivers a guide star which is the result of stacking some frames. This is a stronger signal for guiding. I just have a 60 mm guide telescope (I bought a small and light guide scope because the mount is in the weight limit it can support). Many times I have troubles to get a bright star for guiding and If I have to use a 2X barlow the troubles are bigger. So it is a pitty I can not use this software's advantage. Do you know another guide software which "magnify" the original signal?
If I continue having this troubles, I think next step is to buy a better detector. I have been thinking on Meade DSI II camera. With it, I can use it to guide long exposure and take short time images without guiding.
Do you think it is a good solution?
It is good to know that PHD Guiding support DSI II camera.
Thank again.
Rosendo Doria
Mexico City.