Thing is, I can't tell if Ekos will be able to solve, because I can't really see what it's recording. If I set the FITS viewer to debayer I can see something, but honestly I don't know if it's sufficient for Ekos to plate solve. I have the 305 on the C5 with a 2X Barlow, so I have a very narrow FOV. I have the entire astrometry database, but I think it will have to blind solve, assuming it can see something. I actually plan to shoot with AstroDMX, but first I have to get the camera locked on the target, hence why I want to plate solve (and guide) with Ekos. I would have no idea otherwise how I would find a needle like Jupiter in a haystack like a 2500mm scope with a 1/2.8" sensor attached to it.

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