Hello Chris, and others who may of seen such a problem, Here is what I would like you to do: This problem is due to a run-time file problem and can happen with some implmentations of DSV. ok

This is a repeat post as the other one from last night never appeared. I've had problems DigitalSky Voice with and without the cheap microphone I use? The program quits after one or two inputs from

--- Mark Jenkins <markj@...> wrote: Just a note on sonotube/concrete: Concrete cracking around the bolts are due to, a couple of items. First cracking is ussually due to too much water in

Hi Mark, I don't know the specific answers to your questions, but you might want to contact John McCubbin (mccubbin@...). His Halfmoon Observatory (http://www.usit.com/mccubbin/astronomy.html)

I posted this to alt.binaries.pictures.astro but have yet to get a response. Looking for any and all advice for constructing my permanent pier. Is a solid concrete pier better than a steel tube set

I agree...Terry Johnson

Ed Couture wrote: Wow, that's a really nice observatory--did you build it yourself? Nice images as well. Derek **Remember, egroups will be very slow 6PM EST tonight for about 12 hours**

900 arrived, installed, waiting for clear weather to fine tune. Better and bigger than I had anticipated. Photos at my web site. http://people.ne.mediaone.net/edcouture Ed Couture

Hi Ron: Congratulations on getting your new 1200 GTO mount. Since you already owned an AP 600 mount you already had a good idea how nice they were. However, although I had seen AP 900 mounts at star

During the last week, somewhere in the discussion about clamping handles for the AP 600, the suggestion came up to add a nylon washer -- either under the metal washer, or in place of the metal washer.

I think that Takahashi and Astro-Physics are right at the top of the game. I can find nits to pick with either one, of course, but the list of things I love about both are so long, who cares? <g> I

Lucky, indeed, and quite grateful. <G> Thanks to all who responded. Ron

Hey Ken, FWI: I got a call about 2 weeks ago from AP (for a 1200), having putmy name on the notification July or August of '99 (I think). My name cameup a lot sooner than I anticipated, but I turned

Ron, You are very lucky. I think I was second to last a couple of weeks ago. Either it's a new production run or someone got bumped. But who cares, it is good news either way. Colt Ron Wodaski

You'll love it! I did mine ; I got it about 10 months ago. Bobby Middleton

I don't recall, but a long time ago. <g> I have changed computers twice in the last year, with some lost email involved, so I don't have a record of when I got the acknowledgement back from AP at the

Ron, I'm curious - when did you put your name on the notification list for the 1200? -Ken

I know, I know: you were left speechless. <g> Ron

OK, need to share some news with folks who will understand. Got email from AP today, my number came up for a 1200 GTO mount. I said yes. Counting the days..... Ron Wodaski