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--- en:ost:ccds:maximdl [2026/03/09 12:57] – [Setup Tab] rhainich
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 ====== Maxim DL ======
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 //Maxim DL// is currently the primary interface used to control the observatory, operate the cameras, and perform observations.
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 === Telescope Tab ===
-The upper-left section of the Telescope tab shows the current pointing position and status of the telescope. Right ascension and declination are displayed for the current date as well as for the standard epoch J2000. In addition, altitude above the horizon and azimuth are shown. In the example below, the telescope is tracking and otherwise idle.
+The upper-left section of the Telescope tab shows the current pointing position and status of the telescope. Right ascension and declination are displayed for the current date as well as for the standard epoch J2000. In addition, altitude above the horizon and azimuth are shown. In the examples below, the telescope is parked (left) and tracking (right).
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 {{ ost:software:maximdl:maxim_dl_camera_control_setup_1_colored_2.jpg | Setup: filter wheel}}
+In the first step, select ''ASCOM'' from the **Filter or Controlling Camera Model** drop-down menu and click **Advanced...**. In the next window, select ''QHYCCD FilterWheel'' and click **Properties...** (Step 2). A driver settings window will open. These settings usually only need to be configured once. Select the **Number of Filter Slots** (in our case 9), define the filter names, and enter any required focus offsets (Step 3). Confirm and close all windows by clicking **OK**.
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 [{{ ost:software:maximdl:maxim_dl_camera_control_setup_filter_1_colored.jpg | Connecting the CFW-3 filter wheel - Step 1}}]
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-[{{ ost:software:maximdl:observatory_control_setup_fw_2.png | Connecting the CFW-3 filter wheel - Step 2}}]
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+[{{ ost:software:maximdl:observatory_control_setup_fw_2.png | Connecting the CFW-3 filter wheel - Step 2}}]
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-In the first step, select ''ASCOM'' from the **Filter or Controlling Camera Model** drop-down menu and click **Advanced...**. In the next window, select ''QHYCCD FilterWheel'' and click **Properties...** (Step 2). A driver settings window will open. These settings usually only need to be configured once. Select the **Number of Filter Slots** (in our case 9), define the filter names, and enter any required focus offsets (Step 3). Confirm and close all windows by clicking **OK**.
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