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Telescope Documents | No. | Store | HTML | PDF |
Collimating the Next Generation Telescope (NGT) | 54 | ● |
Collimating the New Technology Telescope (NTT) | 71 | ● |
NGT-18 Manual (New GoTo Version) HIDDEN TEXT | 00 | ● |
NGT-18 Manual (Original Non-GoTo Version) (6,284 KB) | 63 | ● |
NGT-12.5 Manual (353 KB) | 62 | ● |
RB-16 Manual (2,807 KB) | 65 | ● |
RB-10 Manual (4,750 KB) | 67 | ● |
RB-66 Manual (1,769 KB) | 64 | ● |
GoTo Computer Documents | No. | Store | HTML | PDF |
GoTo Upgrade for LightBridge Installation Instructions (4,273 KB) | 72 | ● |
MAX Computer Documents | No. | Store | HTML | PDF |
Computer Comparison Chart | 44 | Yes | ● |
MAX Computer Part Numbers and Information Requirements Listed by Telescope Manufacturer, Model and Mount | 12 | ● |
Information Needed for a Celestron Fork Mounted C8 Encoder Hardware Installation (a portion of document no. 12 with the addition of a picture) | 9 | Yes | ● |
Information Needed for a Custom Dobsonian Encoder Hardware Installation | 38 | ● |
MAX Computer Operator's Guide for NGC-microMAX, NCG-miniMAX and NGC-MAX (559 KB) | 13 | ● |
Encoder Setup Specifications | 10 | ● |
Determining Correct Encoder Resolution | 16 | ● |
Star Alignments with a German Equatorial Mount | 4 | ● |
The Importance of the Initial NGC Alignment — Accuracy is critical with the initial mechanical alignment of the telescope | 15 | ● |
Additional NGC Alignments — Important Information on Subsequent Alignments After an Initial One- or Two-Star Alignment | 14 | ● |
Diagnosing MAX Computer Problems | 3 | ● | ● |
Software Guided Telescope System — Specifications and Troubleshooting | 1 | ● |
Factors Affecting Apparent Encoder Polarity (a portion of document no. 1) | 5 | ● |
Troubleshooting the SGT Connection (a portion of document no. 1) | 2 | ● |
Pin-outs for the NGC-MAX Serial Port | 40 | ● |
NGC-MAX Database Listing version 3.52 (Only Messier, Non-Stellar and Star catalogs plus Alignment Stars) | 30 | ● |
NGC-MAX Database Listing version 3.52 — Messier List (a comma delimited portion of document 30) | 31 | ● |
NGC-MAX Database Listing version 3.52 — Non-Stellar List (a comma delimited portion of document 30) | 32 | ● |
NGC-MAX Database Listing version 3.52 — Star List (a comma delimited portion of document 30) | 33 | ● |
NGC-MAX Database Listing version 3.52 — Alignment Star List (a comma delimited portion of document 30) | 52 | ● |
NGC-MAX Database Listing version 3.52 — Non-Stellar List (formatted for the 'Planetarium' program running on a Palm device, contributed by Don Gallian) | 50 | ● |
NGC-MAX Database Listing version 2.94 — Messier List | 69 | ● |
NGC-MAX Database Listing version 2.94 — Non-Stellar List | 70 | ● |
NGC-MAX Database Listing version 2.94 — Star List | 58 | ● |
MEMO Regarding NGC-miniMAX Database Listing | 34 | ● |
NGC-microMAX Database Listing version 1.16 (Star catalog only) | 41 | ● |
NGC-microMAX Database Listing version 1.16 — Star List (a comma delimited version of document 41) | 42 | ● |
Focuser Documents | No. | Store | HTML | PDF |
Focuser Comparison Chart | 43 | Yes | ● |
Hand Unit Instructions — Hand Unit Operation Instructions including Focuser Motor Operation | 51 | ● |
Hand Unit Speed Modification — How to Adjust the Speed of the Standard JMI Hand Unit by Modifying the Circuit Board | 66 | ● |
EV Instructions — Focuser Installation and Operation Instructions for all the EV focusers | 59 | ● |
RCF Instructions — Focuser Installation and Operation Instructions for the RCF and RCF-mini focusers | 19 | ● |
NGF-XT Focuser Base Dimensions | 53 | ● |
DRO Encoder Installation Instructions | 49 | ● |
Smart Focus Manual | 29 | ● |
Smart Focus Specifications | 39 | ● |
PC Focus Control Manual | 60 | ● |
Replacing an OEM Newtonian Focuser with a JMI Focuser | 68 | ● |
MOTOFOCUS Documents | No. | Store | HTML | PDF |
Rack-and-Pinion MOTOFOCUS Data Sheet — Dimensional Information Needed by JMI for Stock or Custom Rack-and-Pinion MOTOFOCUS Evaluation | 48 |
General Astronomy Documents | No. | Store | HTML | PDF |
Picking Your Telescope (and Mirror) | 55 | ● |
Polar Alignment is Easy .. Really! | 8 | ● |
Customer Support Documents | No. | Store | HTML | PDF |
Purchasing Policies | 61 | Yes | ● |
Return From (formatted for printing) | 6 | Yes | ● |
Order Form (formatted for printing) | 7 | Yes | ● |
Miscellaneous Documents | No. | Store | HTML | PDF |
Adding Serial Ports to Your Computer | 28 | ● |
End of Current Products Document List | No. | Store | HTML | PDF |