I would expect it to be an update similar to the 1200-to-1600 update... Increased weight capacity (maybe 80-90 lbs.), maybe slightly heavier/larger overall, repositioned and self-tensioning RA and DEC

Perhaps it will evolve into an AP1000 with a bit more capacity and optional encoders like the 1600 has turned into. The gap between the 900 and 1600 is pretty big now. From: ap-gto@...

Yes, no need to ship batteries, power cords, AP counterweights and such. I have all of that here. I also have an 80, 100 and 120mm APO's sitting around that you could use. But sorry, my name hasn't

Why thank you, Chris. I've never brought anything larger than an Astrotrac before. I may just have to give this some serious consideration. Although, I won't be shipping a deep cycle battery....

HI Mauro, the new polar scope will be made to fit the old 900 and 1200. A new back plate will be made available for this. Regards, Chris Christopher and Vicky Go Christone Industries Manufacturer

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