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APCC Standard 1.9.0.4 and APCC Pro 1.9.0.5 are available for download
Hello all,
We are pleased to announce the availability of updated versions of APCC Standard and Pro. These builds fix bugs reported by users over the last few weeks.
APCC Standard
Hello all,
We are pleased to announce the availability of updated versions of APCC Standard and Pro. These builds fix bugs reported by users over the last few weeks.
APCC Standard
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Ray Gralak
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#80733
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Re: Deep Sky Object Database for Non-Keypad Users
Mike
I have used Cartes du Ciel (CDC - https://ap-i.net/skychart//en/start) for several years now and really like it. It integrates well with ASCOM, including the A-P V2 driver. There are Windows,
Mike
I have used Cartes du Ciel (CDC - https://ap-i.net/skychart//en/start) for several years now and really like it. It integrates well with ASCOM, including the A-P V2 driver. There are Windows,
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Worsel
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#80732
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Re: Deep Sky Object Database for Non-Keypad Users
You can use any planetarium program along with your keypad. I use SkyX to select objects I want to see, and use the keypad for centering, slewing and tracking functions, as well as parking, unparking,
You can use any planetarium program along with your keypad. I use SkyX to select objects I want to see, and use the keypad for centering, slewing and tracking functions, as well as parking, unparking,
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Roland Christen
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#80731
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Re: Deep Sky Object Database for Non-Keypad Users
M Hambrick wrote:
I have another "newbie" question related to APCC: I have been using the GOTO functionality of my keypad to slew to whatever object I want to look at. For those APCC users who do
M Hambrick wrote:
I have another "newbie" question related to APCC: I have been using the GOTO functionality of my keypad to slew to whatever object I want to look at. For those APCC users who do
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ap@CaptivePhotons.com
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#80730
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Re: Deep Sky Object Database for Non-Keypad Users
Hi there,
With PC software you can use plate solve functionality which for me was a game changer in my Astrophotography workflow. I use Astrophotography Tool which in my opinion is one of the best
Hi there,
With PC software you can use plate solve functionality which for me was a game changer in my Astrophotography workflow. I use Astrophotography Tool which in my opinion is one of the best
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Eduardo Oliveira
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#80729
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Re: Rookie Question
The Icron Raven _is_ a good USB 3 option, but the REX remote unit is large (5.4"x9.1"x1.3") and heavy (2.1 lbs). Plus, it has an external power supply with an AC power cord and a 24VDC cable to the
The Icron Raven _is_ a good USB 3 option, but the REX remote unit is large (5.4"x9.1"x1.3") and heavy (2.1 lbs). Plus, it has an external power supply with an AC power cord and a 24VDC cable to the
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Mike Dodd
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#80728
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Deep Sky Object Database for Non-Keypad Users
I have another "newbie" question related to APCC: I have been using the GOTO functionality of my keypad to slew to whatever object I want to look at. For those APCC users who do not have or use
I have another "newbie" question related to APCC: I have been using the GOTO functionality of my keypad to slew to whatever object I want to look at. For those APCC users who do not have or use
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M Hambrick
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#80727
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Re: Rookie Question
Thanks for the tips on USB hubs. I assume that the Icron is a good option. I will have to investigate my options for mounting it on my dovetail plate since it is common to my three different imaging
Thanks for the tips on USB hubs. I assume that the Icron is a good option. I will have to investigate my options for mounting it on my dovetail plate since it is common to my three different imaging
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M Hambrick
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#80726
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Re: Looking for a CP3
You can also put a wanted ad for a used CP3 box on Astromart or Cloudy Nights. They come up for sale over there often, around 300 bucks or so.
Fernando
You can also put a wanted ad for a used CP3 box on Astromart or Cloudy Nights. They come up for sale over there often, around 300 bucks or so.
Fernando
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fernandorivera3
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#80725
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Re: Changing the mount motion rate...
#Guiding
There is not a way to do it with the CP3.
Roland
There is not a way to do it with the CP3.
Roland
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Roland Christen
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#80724
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Re: Keypad not beeping
I think the only time I hear mine beep is when I confirm a RCAL aka "recalibrate" on an object.
Fernando
I think the only time I hear mine beep is when I confirm a RCAL aka "recalibrate" on an object.
Fernando
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fernandorivera3
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#80723
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Re: CP4 not creating a COM port...
Hi Khushrow
The main board may have come loose from its socket. See this topic:
https://ap-gto.groups.io/g/main/topic/83183340#78845
cytan
Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad
Hi Khushrow
The main board may have come loose from its socket. See this topic:
https://ap-gto.groups.io/g/main/topic/83183340#78845
cytan
Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPad
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Cheng-Yang Tan
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#80722
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CP4 not creating a COM port...
I have had my CP4 box for about a year, and have been using it with my 1100GTO with AE. Tonight for the first time I am not able to connect to my CP4, when I plug it into a USB port there is no
I have had my CP4 box for about a year, and have been using it with my 1100GTO with AE. Tonight for the first time I am not able to connect to my CP4, when I plug it into a USB port there is no
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Khushrow Machhi
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#80721
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Re: Rookie Question
I'm a big fan of the Pegasus distribution hubs. I have the advance and Mount it on the OTA. Imaging camera, guidecamera, focuser, filter wheel and dew strap are all powered and/or USB connected for
I'm a big fan of the Pegasus distribution hubs. I have the advance and Mount it on the OTA. Imaging camera, guidecamera, focuser, filter wheel and dew strap are all powered and/or USB connected for
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Chris White
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#80720
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Re: Keypad not beeping
If I remember correctly it stopped after a battery change and subsequent necessary reload. Maybe I somehow disconnected the audio bit while I was fiddling around inside it.
If I remember correctly it stopped after a battery change and subsequent necessary reload. Maybe I somehow disconnected the audio bit while I was fiddling around inside it.
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Geoff Smith
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#80719
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Re: Rookie Question
Jeffc wrote:
> I would consider getting something like a UPBV2 (or other powered USB hub) and put it on the OTA.
If you swap OTA's frequently, another option is to fasten such a hub to the
Jeffc wrote:
> I would consider getting something like a UPBV2 (or other powered USB hub) and put it on the OTA.
If you swap OTA's frequently, another option is to fasten such a hub to the
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ap@CaptivePhotons.com
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#80718
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Re: Rookie Question
I would consider getting something like a UPBV2 (or other powered USB hub) and put it on the OTA.
Then plug the imaging camera and guide camera into that hub. This will save one port on the
I would consider getting something like a UPBV2 (or other powered USB hub) and put it on the OTA.
Then plug the imaging camera and guide camera into that hub. This will save one port on the
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Jeffc
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#80717
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Re: Rookie Question
Two other comments in addition to those who recommend a USB hub to provide more ports.
Get a powered hub so the length of the cables is less an issue.
Get a hub with more ports that you need...you
Two other comments in addition to those who recommend a USB hub to provide more ports.
Get a powered hub so the length of the cables is less an issue.
Get a hub with more ports that you need...you
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Worsel
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#80716
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Re: Rookie Question
Use a USB hub to expand ports. Suggest a USB 3.0 type even for USB 2.0.
I've used this for years on 2 different setups:
Use a USB hub to expand ports. Suggest a USB 3.0 type even for USB 2.0.
I've used this for years on 2 different setups:
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George LaBelle
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#80715
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Re: Keypad not beeping
My keypad is a very early edition, one of the first couple hundred built. It developed a constant beep awhile back so I decided to send it in for a software update, cleaning, new battery, and
My keypad is a very early edition, one of the first couple hundred built. It developed a constant beep awhile back so I decided to send it in for a software update, cleaning, new battery, and
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CaptMax
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#80714
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