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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>I am running V2 2.0b66 and I can connect to a CGEM mount using
the ASCOM interface. I loaded ASCOM 5.0a and the Celestron driver version 5.
I installed the ASCOM 5.5 update, but that caused issues, so I removed it. I
am running Windows XP SP3 using a Belkin USB/Serial adapter.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";
color:#1F497D'>I just got the beta version, so I haven’t had a chance to
control the telescope under the stars, but it does connect just fine. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'>I hope this helps<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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color:#1F497D'>Mark<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
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apbeta-bounces@lists.astroplanner.net
[mailto:apbeta-bounces@lists.astroplanner.net] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Ken Harrison<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, November 23, 2009 11:40 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> AstroPlanner Beta Testers<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [APBeta] Telescope Connection Problem<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>I have an HEQ5pro which under PC Control ( Keyspan adaptor
usb>Serial Comms 2) usually works under Nexstar 5/8 commands.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal>When I try under V2 I get an error message saying comms not
connected. ( The telescope window, also comes up blank)<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><span class=gmailquote>On 23/11/2009, <b>Jared</b> <<a
href="mailto:jwellman@gmail.com">jwellman@gmail.com</a>> wrote:</span> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>Can someone confirm that
they're at least successfully able to connect with a Celestron mount using a
Windows machine with AP? <br>
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Thanks,<br>
Jared<br>
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<p class=MsoNormal>On Sun, Nov 22, 2009 at 11:51 AM, Jared <<a
href="mailto:jwellman@gmail.com" target="_blank">jwellman@gmail.com</a>>
wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>I'm not sure if this has been
reported yet or not...or if it's part of the the ASCOM issue. I just
wanted to make sure that this is a real unreported issue before I go and file a
bug.<br>
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Anyways, whenever I attempt to connect to either my NexStar SE mount or my CGEM
AP almost always takes about 15-30 seconds and then says it can't
connect. Using the same connection port and settings I can open up Starry
Night and it connects almost immediately. <br>
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I'm using a Bluestar adapter for interfacing with the telescope. Is this
a common problem or is this something new? <br>
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I'm using Windows 7 32Bit. This has been happening for a while now.
Eventually it will connect after closing and opening AP enough times.<br>
<br>
Thanks,<br>
<span style='color:#888888'>Jared<br>
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