Hi, would like to know if AP has plans to start contacting people on the list for the 140's anytime in the near future? Thank you, Kevin : )

I just happened to turn in time to see this fly over (Tucson) last night. Didn't think I would be out last night at all so... Anyway- thanks for asking this. I'm following along behind you

docsquic@... writes: Howard and myself set up a 3600 mount last night from scratch, polar aligned it and began imaging by 8pm, just after evening twilight. We were able to do unguided

Joseph, The reticle does appear in the video quite well.  I have the Pasill plugged into the mount controller and set to the lowest setting, which is still too bright sometimes.  I will turn the

Dear group, Has anybody tried to place the OTA on the wrong side of the mount so that the ISS can be followed across the sky without any interruption? Anthony. ------

Hi Morgan, I did pretty much the same thing as you, but in the middle of my back yard lawn. First, I made myself a "LASER ALTIMETER" :-) Well that is what I laughingly call it - so I

Thanks everyone. I watched it naked eye. It looked like a jet with it's landing lights on. Very cool. I've joined to groups and downloaded the software. I'll just have to wait for next time I

Out of interest, does this work with CP2 mounts, which don't support variable rate tracking? John practice to get it all working.  First try a wide-field on some other satellites. Also, the one

Hi Danny, Actually, I considered it - well, sort of. In order to make the AZ-EL adjustments repeatable or resettable after a field trip, I got hold of a small digital counter which I had planned

Hi Joe, Do you set up in the same place each time? I have a permanent setup for my C14, but for a AP600/TEC 140 that I use for visual enjoyment, I set up on the fly - mostly on my driveway, sometimes

Yes it can be done but there are too many hoops to jump thought to get it done tonight. First download and install Satellite Tracker from http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/satellitetracker/files/

FYI, before you really can go "high" power, it will take a bit of practice to get it all working.  First try a wide-field on some other satellites. Also, the one thing I'd add to the previous list is

Chris, I have used satellitetracker which is now freeware available from the satellitetracker Yahoo group. Set the scope type to 'LX200 Compatable'. Regards, Chip Gentry Austin, TX,

Chris, 1. Go to the Yahoo Tech Groups website. (Same site that has the ap-gto group). 2. Sign in using your present Yahoo user name and password. 3. Go to the [satellitetracker] group page. 4. Join

winfij@... writes: It works with all the mounts, all the CP units, because it uses something similar to Pulse Guide. Rolando ************** Looking for simple solutions to your real-life

Hi Joe, Once you get a camera attached, you should motorize the Alt and Az adjusters with RS232 control. I mean, come on, you might as well robot-ize the whole thing! Just kidding. I have a DSI Pro

I've just learned that the ISS is passing right over (88 degrees azimuth) Phoenix tonight. I was wondering if there was anyway I could get my AP900 to track it so I could view it under high

As long as both GMT and LST end up in agreement, you are OK, Tex! (Sorry, I couldn't resist!) Mag. 7 skies! Howard Hedlund Astro-Physics,

I am planning on going to Okie-Tex which is right next to the New Mexio and Oklahoma state line. Since I live in mountain standard time always, can I just leave my PC clock in MST and DST turned off

Thanks Don and Hank, Don, you bring up an important point. This will save me a lot of time in experimentation. Joe