ZWO ASI AIR HARDWARE SETUP

This video is for our beginners in astrophotography! We will explore the exciting world of setting up the ASI Air! From the sleek design that catches your eye to the intricate wiring that connects it all, I will guide you through the process of setting up the autoguider, mount, camera , filter wheel, electronic focuser and mount! In this video I use the Skywatcher GTI for example but not matter what mount you have this will be relevant.
While this video is not a step-by-step or complete tutorial, its purpose is to equip you with the knowledge and confidence to get ready for your first night of imaging as I share some things to look out for along the way.
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Videos Mentioned
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AUTO GUIDER SETTINGS
EQ6R PRO SETTINGS
RA 55 DEC 55
EXP 2 SEC
ZWO AM5
RA 70 DEC 70
EXP 1 SEC
Skywatcher GTI
RA 45 DEC 40
EXP 2 SEC

[@jeffbrennan5394]

Thanks for making this video. You explained the EAF and filter wheel in a way that it makes it easy to follow along. 👍

[@astronotna]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ericpitt3876]

This deserves a million likes! Thanks for doing this video - you have saved countless hours of frustration!

[@astronotna]

That's awesome to hear. Glad this helped

[@MarkWilde-go3ql]

Thanks for a great informative video. I'm just setting up a new scope with almost all the same hardware., so this has made it easier.

[@astronotna]

Great to hear! Glad this helped

[@denniswatson5066]

Great Video ! This is exactly what I was looking for. Well done. I have the Celestron CGX 9.25 EDGE HD , I will be mounting my ZWO Astro camera to the Starizona Hyper star. I have the ZWO asi air plus as well as the EAF. This was perfect. So happy I found this video. Not sure why I didn’t get notification when this video came out. Very glad I checked and found this. Thank you 🤗

[@astronotna]

Oh man glad this helped you out! Sounds like a really awesome set up you got there! Clear skies!

[@denniswatson5066]

@@astronotna not certain why I wasn’t getting notifications about your posts. It’s been like 3 months. Now I see I got some catching up to do. Really enjoy your videos. Thanks

[@astronotna]

Thats totally wierd! I'm glad you enjoy the channel! appreciate ya!

[@BigBadLoneWolf]

I use the Mini, as I do not need USB 3.0 as I do not do Planetary ( video ) imaging, If you do, do Planetary imaging, then USB 3.0 is a must for faster download of the larger files. A point on back focus. the T ring for your DSLR will give a back focus of 55mm without the need for any additional spacers

[@jesuschrist2284]

Same setup but the sky watcher rebrand of you scope. Nina works great with it :)

[@AmatureAstronomer]

Interesting.

[@joaomoreiraastrophotographer]

Amazing video! Anyone tested the canon t8i?

[@Si-fp2ij]

Enjoyed the tutorial You must be close to the weight limit on that skywatcher gti though?

[@astronotna]

For sure 9.5 lbs! Really close!!! Thanks for watching this one.

[@Si-fp2ij]

@@astronotna Nice, the gti was my first mount and it’s a beauty!

[@jesuschrist2284]

Looks like a great device, but hardware lockin is abhorrent. Nina is easy, free and doesn't lock one into zwo hardware Another great video though ty

[@TheMatrix365]

I have the GTI, ASIAir and Auto Guider using with my DSLR Canon. I can't seem to get the Auto Guider to work do you have a video on setting up the ASIAir, Auto guider, DSLR and GTI up or any help getting it set up.

[@astronotna]

Its definitely on my list of things to create. When you say it doesn't work what do you mean by that?

[@BigBadLoneWolf]

are you using an ascom cable to connect the ASI air to your GTI mount ?

[@TheMatrix365]

@@astronotna I was trying to go from my Guide Scope to the GTI I think is where my issue is. I was thinking that I still needed to have the GTI doing more of the work then I need to I believe. I have just picked up a ZWO533MM so my DSLR will mostly go back to Milky Way and I will just use the Astro camera steps to set up my rig. I could not get it to show up in the ASIAir app as being plugged in. I am hoping to go out this weekend if the weather would work with me for once. The week when I have to get up and work the skys are clear. The weekends I don't clouds everywhere lol. I take a day off from work clouds that night after a clear day so the weather gods have been fighting me for the past two weeks since I got the camera.

[@BigBadLoneWolf]

@@TheMatrix365 guide scope to Asi air, asi air to gti via ascom cable

[@mikehardy8247]

Just when I thought everyone did an asiair tutorial. For the dozens before, I learned a few more tips here. I've been using 2 asiair's for over a year. Lately I've been having trouble doing PA. It just keeps failing, and locking up. I'm wondering if the new firmware update is the issue? Anyone else having problems?

[@astronotna]

I've actually had that problem before but for me it's when my telescope focal length is set incorrectly or my GPS coordinates are incorrect

[@mikehardy8247]

It's weird, everything looks okay on the "home screen ", then once I move into next screen, main camera isn't always there. A little too many "weirdneses" to get into. I finally get it to work. However the PA, is not doing me any favors. Also even if it works, it doesn't give a final "Global Rank" at all lately, just sits there. I then opt for preview?

[@tuhkathri9126]

I'm a bit confused. I was watching your earlier videos. Why would I need this if I can already control them mount and camera with the Synscan app 🤔. What am I not understanding?

[@astronotna]

The asi air does quite a few things The app does things such as autoguide, control a dedicated astro imaging camera and helpful accessories such as a auto focuser and filter wheels

[@tuhkathri9126]

Ah OK. Tons more to learn. I'll keep watching your videos.

[@mikehardy8247]

The Synscan app is annoying, especially in bortle 9, where it's hard to find alignment stars. Asiair is much easier.

[@jimmy_inc6087]

Hi