I had a chance to see Ray Gralak's new goto 1200 mount this past Saturday night. Most impressive in some respects, a little disappointing in others. Supporting a small 5-inch f/8 refractor, why did

not yet recieved the AP 1200 yet, but i have thought considerably on how i would protect it during transport without spending a small fortune. I may even make Naugahyde "Slippers" for the three legs,

I've posted some new images with the GOTO mount at http://sciastro.net/flashca including an LRGB image of M 31. Bob Kuberek

Congratulations on your new mount Mark - do you have the HGM for sale? If so how much? Kevin I did this with the HGM-

After being with Chuck, and Roland at the fest, and studying the mount, i must say that both halves of the head are very compact pieces,(Amazing engineering!) and i will consider making my

I got a case for everything but the pier. I saw no need for the way I set up. I am sure they could make one if you wanted.

The cases are form fitting. I brought all my equipment to Master Cases, and they made custom cases for me. I do not know what the materials are but I understand they are high quality as this company

Does Dave have a web page? John Gleason, dvj@... http://home.earthlink.net/~dvj/ ---------- items, electronics - (with use

Are the cases for 1200 mount form fitting...how does it fit in?? in what way is it locked down...does it have foam in the case?? etc.. etc.. - charles sinsofsky ps. who did you buy it from?/ web

I purchased 2 cases for the 1200 mount, 1 case for the ota and misc items, one case for the weights, one case for eyepieces, one case for electronics - all cost approx $1,000. They are great cases -

Hi Mark, What material(s) are they contructed out of? And did you get a case for the pier too? -Ray

Hey Ray and ap-gto folks, Check out these planetary images!!! http://www.starlight-xpress.co.uk/gallery/ John Gleason, dvj@... http://home.earthlink.net/~dvj/ ----------

A Ford Excursion should work just fine. John Gleason, dvj@... http://home.earthlink.net/~dvj/ ----------

Hey John! Maurizio sure made a nice scope for himself, didn't he? I wish we had seeing like that (Florida) here in California. Was he using an AP mount? -Ray

That should read: cases...sorry - charles

How much were the coses you had made..or are going to have made?? I would be intereste to hear about them for my 1200. and my 900 - Charles Sinsofsky aka: strfire@...

Thanks Mark, I have already called and left a message for them. -Ray

Try David Butler at Master Cases 888 707 9333. They made awesome cases for me. They are approved for air travel, but who would put a 1200 on a plane?

Having just received my 1200 Goto this last week, I have to agree with you Mark about the 1200. It is absolutely awesome! This is one fantastic mount. Does anyone have a recommendation for a case to

Paul and all GTO users, Here is an updated version of the changes made thus far to the firmware in the keypad and the chip located in the servo box. Charles is working on a few enhancements and minor