Hello group, a simple question for Roland: does the new polar scope fit also older 900 GTO mounts? I have one s/n 900146, with upgraded control panel 2. And what about APCC? Clear skies. Mauro

Congratulations John! Are you going to bring them with you to the Big Island this year? If so then you can optionally ship them to me via UPS before your arrival to save on hassle and expense of

Welcome aboard! And congrats on the Msch1 - you're going to love it. I think even the general public will recognize the craftsmanship ... Regards, Louis Marchesi

Though I like that the AP-1200 has been updated, it handles more weight and is more rigid, all good. But the added weight makes it less portable. However, the AP-1600 is more of an observatory mount

Mike J. Shade: mshade@q.com Sonoita Hills Observatory, Sonoita Arizona <http://www.sonoitaobservatories.org/> http://www.sonoitaobservatories.org In War: Resolution In Defeat: Defiance In Victory:

First post and new to this group. After spending time with George Whitney at NEAIC and building a shopping list together. I called Daleen and placed my order. ETA to ship is next week. Nice!! I

I don't have any specific information but I wouldn't be surprised if Astro-Physics is in the process of redesigning the 900 with features similar to those found in other recent models. The Mach1, the

I am sure that the AP-900 or its replacement will get an upgrade. But at the same time, it would not be so great if it gained weight. Many that get the AP-900 instead of the AP-1200 (AP-1600 now) did

Just my personal guess: We'll see a successor to the 900 within a couple of years. A-P is constantly working on evolutionary changes in their mount offerings.

Hello, The AP1600 is very exciting mount that replace an AP1200GTO. I like it very much but I don't have an observatory. I can't bring them to anywhere for imaging. It is too much weight and too much

Isn't that $10,900? That is what is on the site What's New. Floyd

The OTAs and your proposed 12.5" CDK would be a piece of cake for the 900. The C14 should be ok but may be a bit of a challenge in a breeze. Don  ________________________________ To:

Tentative pricing is on the AP website. Looks like $10500 without the absolute encoder option. No pricing on the encoders yet. Don ________________________________ To: ap-gto@... Sent:

Hi Philip, I have owned a G-11 and still own a GM-8 and can state that the G-11 is not in the same class as the AP-900 or the MI-250. It is a nice mount, but no where near the same dispite the stated

Phillip I don't think I made a comparison between the Losmandy and the AP 900. In fact I specifically stated that I didn't know anything about the AP-900. My point was that not having enough

Well intended input I'm sure but there is no comparison between a G11 and the 900GTO. The 900GTO is in a different class altogether in terms of its load capacity, stability, tracking accuracy, and

Hi Saad, I'm currently testing (challenging ?) ... my AP-900 carrying capacity - with an RCOS RC14.5" (truss tube) on it (65 lbs, bare without accessories). Works just fine, in house. However, the

From Astro-Physics web site, it says the capaicty is 70lbs and it quotes: "Approximately 70 lb. (31.8 kg) scope and accessories (not including counterweights), depending on length. Recommended for:

Hi, Introductory price for 1600 GTO is $10900, delivery to begin this summer. Fernando Sent from my MOTOROLA ATRIX™ 2 on AT&T

Saad I had a C14 on a Losmandy G11 for one observing sessions. It worked kinda. But in the end it was just too much weight. I bought an AP1200 last fall and am much happier. It is very nice to be