It looks like SkyMap Pro (Version 6) can now slew the AP Goto mounts without having to use a DigitalSky Voice bridge. This is good news for those who want to "point and click" on a starmap to get

Thanks for the info. I sort of automatically recommend folks check their backlash and end play to verify it's within reasonable limits. However, in thinking about it, I can see that specifically for

To Paul and all, Astro-Physics now offers the 6" OD piers in 24" and 32" height. All piers are now in stock. Marjorie Christen Astro-Physics

Ron, A few comments on your recent post. recording is independent of playback; it is recording the magnitude of the error during the cycle, and will use that information to correct PE during playback,

Super cruddy weather here as well, but... The weather is supposed to clear up this weekend, a shorty (24") AP pedestal is due to arrive tomorrow, and my C47 Panasonic Toughbook (450 PIII

It was just announced that AP has decided to buy Orion Telescopes and Binoculars for an undisclosed amount of cash, AP GTO mounts and OTA's. Reportedly Orion will now become the sole distributor of

You want to train PEC with the highest practical power. This has the effect of magnifying the corrections to a point where the software can "see" even the smallest changes. In your case, I would think

I'm trying to calibrate my Pixcel 237 to autoguide and "train" the PEC on my AP600E GOTO. Need a few tips. What speed should I set the AP mount at .25x, .5x or 1.0x? The manual calls for .25x or

I helped Charles pack his car with the goodies that he brought to AstroFest 99. I was amazed how all that fine equipment fit neatly into his sedan. There was even some room left over for a sandwich or

--- In ap-gto@..., "Wilson Beckett" <wwbeckett@e...> wrote:> "Hi Wilson, Was > thinking about your questions again today, and I kind ofwonderedwhy > you went with the 1200GTO as the mount of

"Hi Wilson, Was thinking about your questions again today, and I kind of wonderedwhy you went with the 1200GTO as the mount of choice?" Hi Mark and Paul, Thanks for the replies. I think I will

I really want the 8" as my intent is to get the AP900 GOTO in the future and I don't want to have to spend more money on piers when one 8" will do. Waiting time isn't a problem. When and if I sell

Hi All, You might want to email or call Marj to clarify the availability of the shorter 6" piers. Several weeks ago she mentioned that they were getting set to cut the tubing and were going to

Chris Spratt wrote: May 18th Dear Chris-- Why do you want the 8"? If it's because the AP catalogue doesn't offer the 24" and 32" models take heart ...... Marj told me that AP will be offering the 24"

Does anyone know if there is an adapter which would allow one to use the AP600 GTO on the AP 8" pier (not the 6")?

--- In ap-gto@..., "Wilson Beckett" <wwbeckett@e...> wrote:> Hello All,> > I was fortunate to be able to order an AP 1200 mount this year. It > should arrive in the Fall sometime. The folks

Todd and Charles, I've posted about this same problem before too. One thing I've done which certainly has made a difference and it really makes no sense unless I've got some faulty connections in my

Contact A/P on this one Todd, hmm seems wierd it should reset so often. Please call Marj. I am sure something can be looked into. - charles sinsofsky

Okay, I switched cables, but did not do any of that fancy hard-wiring some were suggesting. My A/P 600 GTO RESET three times in one hour this morning. The battery was at 13volts when I measured it.

Are you a stand-up or sit-down astronomer? I'm 6 ft 2 in and have a 155 EDF on a 900 GTO with a 54" pier. It's a little too tall for viewing near the horizon, but is OK when viewing near the zenith.