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Willem Jan Drijfhout
New PixInsight 1.9.4: overall ~30% faster on Apple Silicon
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Am5n knocking and clicking at zenith with 15kg (33lb) scope - need bigger counterweight?
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Tony Gondola
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Igor Fulvi
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Eric Gagné
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Jeramie
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