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Re: Running PemPro and APPM
Thanks. That was what I expected, so good to know. One more question then: even with APCC out of the loop? M
From: main@ap-gto.groups.io <main@ap-gto.groups.io> On Behalf Of Roland Christen via groups.io
Generally the PE curve has no effect on a sky model, so whatever model you have stored will not need to be updated or changed because of a new PE curve.
If you want to run a new PE curve, you would want to do it with the mount running at the basic sidereal rate and not with a custom rate running in the background. So, just run the mount straight up with no external software except PEMPro active.
Rolando
-----Original Message----- Hi all, I have recently decided to create a new PEC using PemPro (been about 1 ½ years since I got my AP1100. However, I have a few questions: 1) Do I need to disable APPM before running the new PEC? 2) Will I need to create a new model in APPM after the new PERC is installed? Thanks, Mikey
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Re: Running PemPro and APPM
Roland Christen
Generally the PE curve has no effect on a sky model, so whatever model you have stored will not need to be updated or changed because of a new PE curve.
If you want to run a new PE curve, you would want to do it with the mount running at the basic sidereal rate and not with a custom rate running in the background. So, just run the mount straight up with no external software except PEMPro active.
Rolando
-----Original Message-----
From: Michael 'Mikey' Mangieri <mjmangieri@...> To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Sent: Thu, May 20, 2021 10:51 am Subject: [ap-gto] Running PemPro and APPM Hi all,
I have recently decided to create a new PEC using PemPro (been about 1 ½ years since I got my AP1100. However, I have a few questions:
1) Do I need to disable APPM before running the new PEC?
2) Will I need to create a new model in APPM after the new PERC is installed?
Thanks,
Mikey
-- Roland Christen Astro-Physics
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Running PemPro and APPM
Hi all, I have recently decided to create a new PEC using PemPro (been about 1 ½ years since I got my AP1100. However, I have a few questions: 1) Do I need to disable APPM before running the new PEC? 2) Will I need to create a new model in APPM after the new PERC is installed? Thanks, Mikey
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Re: Counterweight Shaft Adapter with Stainless Inserts on Web Site
Roland Christen
All the mounts that we are shipping this year have the steel inserts. That includes the 1100 run, the Mach2 and 1600s.
Roland
-----Original Message-----
From: Dale Ghent <daleg@...> To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Sent: Thu, May 20, 2021 6:21 am Subject: Re: [ap-gto] Counterweight Shaft Adapter with Stainless Inserts on Web Site Hi Marj,
Just so I’m clear and don’t pick up something that I might already be getting, 1100s in the run that is currently undergoing assembly and shipping will not feature the S1100CSA, correct? Would it be possible to call the office and add it to my existing mount order, for it to be installed as an option there to avoid wasting the stock aluminum part?
On May 19, 2021, at 19:59, Marj Christen <marj@...> wrote:
Mike,
You were very quick to notice those. They have only been up a short time late this afternoon. Here is the availability:
S900CSA: in stock, but low quantity
S1200CSA: in stock, low quantity
S1100CSA: in stock
S1600CSA, Fall
SM1CSA, Fall
Clear Skies,
Marj Christen
Astro-Physics
11250 Forest Hills Road
Machesney Park, IL 61115
Phone: 815-282-1513
www.astro-physics.com
From: main@ap-gto.groups.io <main@ap-gto.groups.io>
On Behalf Of M Hambrick
Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2021 5:42 PM To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Subject: [ap-gto] Counterweight Shaft Adapter with Stainless Inserts on Web Site I just saw in the new products section of the A-P web site that they will be offering the counterweight shaft adapters with the stainless steel inserts starting this fall for the Mach 1, 900, 1200, and 1600 mounts, but I don't see the 1100
mount in the list of mounts for which these are available. Will we be able to get these adapters for the 1100 mounts ?
Mike -- Roland Christen Astro-Physics
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Re: NGC 5367 and cometary globule cg12
That’s a rich field, Geoff. Beautiful. I see a kid on a toboggan with snow flying out behind him. 😊 Karen AP
From: main@ap-gto.groups.io <main@ap-gto.groups.io>
On Behalf Of Geoff Smith
Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2021 1:21 AM To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Subject: [ap-gto] NGC 5367 and cometary globule cg12
This was begun at the April new moon and finished on the May new moon.
-- Karen Christen Astro-Physics
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Re: Counterweight Shaft Adapter with Stainless Inserts on Web Site
Here is the new Mach2 shaft end design on Left with older 1100 on Right 
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Re: Understanding APPM and Recals
Hi Horia,
Would the Recal then change the pointing (not the Pointing Model) in any way?Yes, a Recal will shift the model internally to match the local coordinates in the RECAL. -Ray -----Original Message-----
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Re: Counterweight Shaft Adapter with Stainless Inserts on Web Site
Dale Ghent
Thank you, Konstantin
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I'll take your word for it :) Going off of my experience with a Mach1 and 1200GTO, it's great to know that the new design is incorporated in the current iteration of the 1100. I will certainly be ordering this as a retrofit for my Mach1, though!
On May 20, 2021, at 08:28, Konstantin von Poschinger <KPoschinger@...> wrote:
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Re: Counterweight Shaft Adapter with Stainless Inserts on Web Site
Dale Ghent
Oh awesome, thanks for cluing me in. I must have missed mention of this before.
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On May 20, 2021, at 09:05, skester@... wrote:
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Re: Counterweight Shaft Adapter with Stainless Inserts on Web Site
Cheng-Yang Tan
Hi Marj Is the SM1CSA for the Mach1GTO? cytan
On Wednesday, May 19, 2021, 06:59:42 PM CDT, Marj Christen <marj@...> wrote:
Mike,
You were very quick to notice those. They have only been up a short time late this afternoon. Here is the availability: S900CSA: in stock, but low quantity S1200CSA: in stock, low quantity S1100CSA: in stock S1600CSA, Fall SM1CSA, Fall
Clear Skies, Marj Christen Astro-Physics 11250 Forest Hills Road Machesney Park, IL 61115 Phone: 815-282-1513 www.astro-physics.com
From: main@ap-gto.groups.io <main@ap-gto.groups.io>
On Behalf Of M Hambrick
I just saw in the new products section of the A-P web site that they will be offering the counterweight shaft adapters with the stainless steel inserts starting this fall for the Mach 1, 900, 1200, and 1600 mounts, but I don't see the 1100
mount in the list of mounts for which these are available. Will we be able to get these adapters for the 1100 mounts ?
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Re: Counterweight Shaft Adapter with Stainless Inserts on Web Site
skester@...
Dale,
New production 1100GTOs do include the stainless steel insert. Scott
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Re: Counterweight Shaft Adapter with Stainless Inserts on Web Site
Hi,
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I would like to give the advice, that the new counter weight shaft is different to the old ones. The newer has a longer flat part bevore the thread beginns. So it is no problem to insert. Ihave decided to put a part on my older ones in the diameter ot theinner thread. I think you will not need the new parts. What you have to do is digging a small thread in the shaft that can hold the new part. I will send a picture later. Grüsse Konstantin Konstantin v. Poschinger Hammerichstr. 5 22605 Hamburg 040/8805747 0171/1983476
Am 20.05.2021 um 13:21 schrieb Dale Ghent <daleg@...>:
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Re: NGC 5367 and cometary globule cg12
Jeff B
Well done! I have to say I really enjoy these types of postings and the fine work you all do. Based upon what I see in your work, I imagine you folks are pushing the imaging envelope even more than the Pros at the big observatories. Jeff
On Thu, May 20, 2021 at 2:21 AM Geoff Smith <ghsmith45@...> wrote: This was begun at the April new moon and finished on the May new moon.
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Re: Counterweight Shaft Adapter with Stainless Inserts on Web Site
Dale Ghent
Hi Marj, Just so I’m clear and don’t pick up something that I might already be getting, 1100s in the run that is currently undergoing assembly and shipping will not feature the S1100CSA, correct? Would it be possible to call the office and add it to my existing mount order, for it to be installed as an option there to avoid wasting the stock aluminum part?
On May 19, 2021, at 19:59, Marj Christen <marj@...> wrote:
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NGC 5367 and cometary globule cg12
Geoff Smith
This was begun at the April new moon and finished on the May new moon.
Telescope: 12.5" Plane Wave. Mount: AP900 Camera: FLI Proline 16803 Exposure: 5hr 20min in LRGB Processing: Acquisition with MaximDL, processed in PixInsight The link is here: https://www.astrobin.com/full/2il1dz/0/ <https://www.astrobin.com/full/2il1dz/0/> Geoff
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Re: Counterweight Shaft Adapter with Stainless Inserts on Web Site
Jeffc
OMG. Order placed! After using the DELUXE counterweight shaft threads on the Mach2 i've been wishing for the same on the 1200 (and 1100) which I must admit I struggle somewhat to find that initial "bite" of the shaft threads.
On Wed, May 19, 2021 at 4:59 PM Marj Christen <marj@...> wrote:
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Re: Counterweight Shaft Adapter with Stainless Inserts on Web Site
Mike,
You were very quick to notice those. They have only been up a short time late this afternoon. Here is the availability: S900CSA: in stock, but low quantity S1200CSA: in stock, low quantity S1100CSA: in stock S1600CSA, Fall SM1CSA, Fall
Clear Skies, Marj Christen Astro-Physics 11250 Forest Hills Road Machesney Park, IL 61115 Phone: 815-282-1513 www.astro-physics.com
From: main@ap-gto.groups.io <main@ap-gto.groups.io>
On Behalf Of M Hambrick
Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2021 5:42 PM To: main@ap-gto.groups.io Subject: [ap-gto] Counterweight Shaft Adapter with Stainless Inserts on Web Site
I just saw in the new products section of the A-P web site that they will be offering the counterweight shaft adapters with the stainless steel inserts starting this fall for the Mach 1, 900, 1200, and 1600 mounts, but I don't see the 1100
mount in the list of mounts for which these are available. Will we be able to get these adapters for the 1100 mounts ?
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Counterweight Shaft Adapter with Stainless Inserts on Web Site
I just saw in the new products section of the A-P web site that they will be offering the counterweight shaft adapters with the stainless steel inserts starting this fall for the Mach 1, 900, 1200, and 1600 mounts, but I don't see the 1100 mount in the list of mounts for which these are available. Will we be able to get these adapters for the 1100 mounts ?
Mike
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Re: Understanding APPM and Recals
Horia
Hi Ray,
How does a Platesolve/Recal executed through APPM work in cases where PlateSolve/Recals do not add or refine the pointing model.Would the Recal then change the pointing (not the Pointing Model) in any way? Kind regards, Horia
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Re: Understanding APPM and Recals
mjb87@...
Thanks, Ray. Log sent to your email.
Marty
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