HI Daniel, Compared to the 1200 AP mount, the 900 is a much lighter load to carry and to heft atop a portable pier. Unless you need the extra weight and torque capacity (consider any larger scopes

Hi Bert, Thanks for the valuable input. One question re. the loading: with the 130EDF plus the 80mm f11 guidescope your 1200GTO must have lots of "reserve" left. Are you using another

Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2001 22:53:59 -0000 From: daniel@... what will be the best way to attach both my 155EDF AND Traveler to the mount. Experience tells me to keep both instruments as

CS-Imaging@... writes: If you can hear the motor turning, you have a good drive system. Now all you have to do is make sure you have the gears engaged so that the motor is actually driving

daniel@... writes: No problem for that mount. Load it down, it gets more stable. Roland Christen

Hi Dan: I use the Losmandy side-by-side plate on my 1200GTO. Expensive but works very nicely for a 130 EDF plus the 80 mm f11 guidescope. There is enough room for larger scopes on both sides. I had

While waiting for notification on the 900GTO mount, I am pondering what will be the best way to attach both my 155EDF AND Traveler to the mount. Experience tells me to keep both instruments as close

Oops, I got the lists confused in a flurry of personal responses. That was supposed be a rely to: [ap-ug] Newer Binoviewer Eyepieces Robin Casady http://www.CarmelCoast.com Casady & Greene,

I use a pair of 8mm Radians with the binoviewer. I have no trouble with them when producing around 420x in a Tak TSC 225. Nor is there any problem when used with an AP 130 f/8 with a BARCON lens to

I just wanted to tap into the knowledge of the double-star gurus on the ap-gto list. I focus (for film) using direct magnification upon the camera's focusing screen. The ideal star for focusing is a

if keeps servo box. several has almost 192X moved at upgrades upload version Roland: I want to thank you for your prompt answer and your support, I feel relieved with your comments because I thought I

Gilles, We tested the first version, requested some changes which were completed last week and are now testing that version. Shouldn't be much longer. Marjorie Christen Astro-Physics, Inc. 11250

How about another update on when the new chip will be ready for us "old chip" users of GTO mounts. As I recall, the hold up was a revision of the operating manual. Thanks in

eroelmx@... writes: I have asked Marj to send you a new chip to be installed in your servo box. It sounds like there is a software problem in your chip. Your keypad version is not at

centering object center hit the servo to will continue an driving routines no wonder button once, done all Roland: Went to the observatory, took the cover of the gear train and moved the worm gear, it

Any idea how much longer it will be before Software Bisque makes available to the public the long awaited AP drivers interface update? Gilles

Re:AP600e My AP600e handles my CG9.25 inch SCT with SBIG ST-8e CCD and CFW-8 just fine. Rich Jacobs, M.D. http://www.azastronomy.com I hope the AP600E GOTO can handle my new 9.25" OTA SCT and a CCD

I have imaged with the 400GTO, pier, 130 EDF, 60 mm guidescope and Pentax 67 in a very light wind without problem. I used the same mount visually for a few weeks with a 155 EDF (4" focuser) and 24

I hope the AP600E GOTO can handle my new 9.25" OTA SCT and a CCD (ST- 7E) as others have indicated it should. I will be really ticked if the mount can't handle this load! For now the 600E holds my

yes, I just sold my 600 and am trying to get a 900 since the ap155 just barely was comfortable on it, and I need more versatility for the potential of certain 7" and/or heavier 6" refractors AP 80mm