b.holzer@... writes: Not necessarily! Check to make sure that the worm is not bound and can turn freely. Remove the large gear in the motor gearbox. Then turn the gear on the end of the

b.holzer@... writes: Yes indeed! Rolando ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

stardoctor5@... writes: You do not have to close The Sky6 down. All you need to do is to "Terminate Link". You can leave the program up and

Hi Ruben, when downloading the latest Ascom driver, make sure that you also have the updated "helper" file. Not having this file had me confused for a while. Never tried polar aligning with PemPro, I

Ruben, As a guide use the x- and y-drift indicators on the right side of the initial screen. Anthony.

Hi group, Has anyone done this? I can't get past the first page. Is an AP900 purchased in 2006 a version D or G (or later)? I am downloading the lates ascom drivers to try to communicate with the

Hi all, We managed to take a few photos of our exhibit at NEAF. Check them out here: http://www.astro-physics.com/events/neaf07/neaf07.htm We also updated the information on our new 130mm f6

Hi, Just got my "modified" DOVELM2 saddle back from a local machine shop, and the original design oversight, is now very nicely resolved. I had the original "4-hole bolt pattern" for the

Thank you Roland. Great to hear from the man himself. I see that you did testing with the AP155EDFS + imaging equipment with a total weight of 46 lbs. Given the information you just gave in

Am I correct in guessing that you are using the 27TVPH telecompressor? Also, could you give a description of the focuser and imaging train you use with the LX200R

steinberg@... writes: To answer that, I did not have an external focuser with this system. When I bougth this tube assembly last year Meade did not have any external Crayford focuser

steinberg@... writes: Yes, I was using the 27TVPH telecompressor. The Meade adapter that I used is not on our web site yet (will be posted soon). It is model ADASCTLM27. This threads

echan1127@... writes: I see no problems with that setup. Rolando ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

echan1127@... writes: I have done extensive imaging (and soem visual) with a 10" Meade LX200R, with attached telecompressor and STL11K camera - total weight about 36lb. The mount worked

Check this link to A-P's web site: http://www.astro-physics.com/products/mounts/mach1gto/performance.htm With 46 lbs of equipment and 54 lbs of counterweight for astrophotography, Roland described

The opinion I would trust would be AP's. I think as long as the Mach1GTO is on a stable tripod or pier you won't have a problem for visual work. Would this work for visual purposes? The AP

Would this work for visual purposes? The AP 10" is 33 lbs which is within the listed weight limit; but I've been told "no" by several people. Thought I'd post the question here. -Evan

Dear Mr. Wos, I am sure that the keypad could have been repaired for far less money than replacement costt, however it it good that you were able to solve the problem yourself. Enjoy your mount!

Hi, Once again - my problem is not longer the issue but ... I appreciate Marj contacting me very quickly to investigate the problem with a promise to check what the reaseon could be but ... It is

Hi Kent, Of course you can get round stars without PEC even being enabled when autoguiding. However, you may be losing a couple tenths in stellar FWHM (i.e. your images would be a tad sharper).