what mount type should the controller be set for use with the Mach1? The only options on my GTOCP3 are 400, 600E, 900 and 1200. I have not been able to find this in the documentation for either

Don't overlook the benefit of the wider ring spacing provided by a longer mounting plate, even if you stay with the ~150-160MM and the AP900. Tom Tucson, AZ on point regarding the will do much for

Add some deep cherry stain like you have on the table behind it and you'd be styling.. Tom pier. waiting so I

It must be the temperature. This morning about 0630 when I first checked the gear play seemed to be ~1/4" when looking at the camera. I checked again at 1000hrs, air temp 86F outside, 82F inside

All, My AP-1200 arrived last week! It was purchased specifically for an observatory I'm planning to build, so I didn't order a portable pier. Since the observatory isn't built yet (I expected to be

Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the ap-gto group. File : /AP-1200+tripod.jpg Uploaded by : gilchriswa

Hi, Here is a link to the Hoodman Right Angle Viewer (HRAV) "camera brand and models compatibility" table. I think this is an earlier list, since, there are now 5 camera view finder adapters

Tracking on my AP1200 GTOCP3, Dec. 2006 model is very good with RMS averages in the low hundreths of a pixel on my AP155EDFS & STL11K. Last night after nearly perfectly flat lines in both RA & DEC

Great idea. I was thinking along the same lines the other night while twisting my neck to use the PAS. I hadn't thought of the RA camera adapter. I was toying with the idea of using a webcam since

Sorry, Forgot to add the link to Barry Carter's website review of right angle viewers, I referred to previously : visit - http://www.barrie-tao.com:80/d70finder.html Joe

Hi, I posted this to the Losmandy group, but since it applies to AP mount owners as well, here is a copy ... One thought I have been toying with is putting a photographic accessory, "right

accidently plugged the illuminator instead of the reticle Will this cause any harm to replacement; from Losmandy? Colonel. You got a hat? Bryan

300mm f/4 pentax 6x7 camera lens fli img6303 camera ap1200gto baader 7nm halpha filter http://www.narrowbandimaging.com/sh2_119_p300_6303_baader_ha_page.htm

it took a few more nights than I originally expected due to too much fog lately, but I now have enough data to at least see what the "Scary Face Nebula" looks like as a tricolor emission line image

Hi, I have a friend with an AP 180/F9 which he used to use visually on an AP900. He was generally happy with it, except on windy nights. So he (like Eric) also upgraded to the 1200. Of course you

Ok, it was dark and the first time using my new AP900. I accidently plugged the illuminator cable (with polarity switching adapter) to the 6volt connection instead of the reticle connection (3 volt I

Thank you for the very useful information. I believe you are right on point regarding the mount. I don't think that by adding 1 more inch to my normal scope will do much for CCD imaging but the

Hi, there: I have had a TMB 175 f/8.0 "classic" (the one with the silver CNC focuser and silver tube rings) for about two years now. It is a heavier OTA than the new versions of this scope; I think

Hi Roland, I have Sky 6 and have been using a 500ms update frequency. I just changed it to 4000 ms and on re-opening The Sky it had become 4 ms In fact any figure over 3000 ms reverts to the single

I was wondering if the APM 175/1400 (6.9") refractor which weighs in at 39 pounds and 45 pounds with the tube rings and brackets will fit on my new AP900 without too much stress. The only other