I had my (3 day old) 400GTO mount out last night for a shakeout under dark skies. It performed wonderfully; even helped find Pluto with the C8. But, I was wondering if anyone has found a way to dim

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")?

Hey Gang- Two or three quick questions: 1. What is a good case for the 400GTO mount? How much di it cost, and where did you get it? 2. Is there supposed to be a little play between the R.A

I am already familiar with the website. Thanks. Chris Spratt wrote: -- Best regards, Chuck Hancock c d h 5 9 at b e l l s o u t h d o t n e t

Sorry - meant to add that you can get the new driver off the SkyMap web page (under libraries). Don't know the URL offhand but a search of Yahoo will turn it up. Chuck Hancock wrote:

Chris- That's interesting. Or, at least it will be after May 31. Do you need to update SkyMap Pro, obtain a driver, or what? Best regards, Chuck Hancock c d h 5 9 at b e l l s o u t h d o t n e

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"