For anyone who would like to lay there mount down, there is a good option from the same source. The parts I have outlined on my web site are "normally engaged," in the sense that, if you turn the

This is probably another "stupid" question. But here goes. Does the computer time zone for DigitalSky Voice have to be the same as the AP keypad's? I set the keypad to PST (soon to be PDT this

Hi all - As a follow up to my issue last weekend (the counterweight shaft on my new 600E GTO seemed too wide on one end), I talked with AP on Monday and they immediately sent out a new shaft. The

Thanks again, Ron. Please let us know how the new handles work out when you have a chance. I am following you modifications with great interest. I have just joined this group. Are there any

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Hi Steve, It is my impression that the AP GTO on the Parallax implements the same software as with the AP mounts. Keypad controller and control panel should be the same except that the control panel

Hi Ron User suggested improvements - from the current metal motor covers to the lever handles on the tripods. - were the source of many updates to the GM8 and G11 mounts. There is always someone out

Hi Charles, Yes, my problems are likely from sloppy initial setup. On my GTO, the hand controller plugs into the GTO control panel (GTOCP2) which is portable and in its own little pouch and not

Congratulations! I'm glad Christine could get away from making a big pot of focuser grease to answer your question. ;-) Rich

Hi all: My new 600E GOTO arrived this morning! I then spent the pm reading the instructions and then phoning Christine at AP for an answer to a very stupid question on my part. Don't ask - it was

Thanks for the numbers of the side bolts. For myself, I never lay the mount down, so I'd like to get some knobs on the side that can be tightened by hand. The zinc will corrode a bit, but not in a

Ron, You are full of good ideas and your explanations are very clear (looking for a technical writer/customer service job?). The side bolts on the 600E mount are M12x1.75P. An alternate supplier is

OK, hello, to answer your questions regarding the safe zone, and also I will place this into the group area so that others may also use the information if they find it usefull 1) Orion below the

Hello again , Mike. I use a pier and have never had the scope hit the pier. Set your slew or pier stop number to #3....it will handle problems annd you will be able to go to the zenith. You must be

Hi Marc, Congratulations on your new mount. I had a 400 QMD for several years and they are very easy and quick to set up. There are several ways to achieve alignment good enough for observation.

Hi, Just a simple question from a novice. I placed my name on the list for a 400 mount thinking it would be way in the future. Well the future came quickly, and the mount is due in the next few

Learn to star hop. ;-) Rich

Just received AP900GTO ... Need help with procedure for safety zone.. Ed Couture

Hi Howard, Whoops, I just realized the values for longitude and latitude were reversed - I've corrected it to long W 79:24, lat N 43:52 (I copied the info from my LX200 manual where the order is

Hi Howard, 1) yes long W 43:52, lat N 79:24 2) yes time zone 5, DS 0 but I double checked the time and it was one hour advanced. This could account for the horizon problem. 3) yes, polar alignment