Yes, that actually works best for this gearbox. Rolando

I *have* been using the "disengage gears" feature--but then I have been shifting to slightly unbalanced camera-side and counterweight-side as per manual. If I understand you correctly, I should just

For your mount I recommend that you balance as close as you can by using the "disengage gears" feature. This mount has a new spring loaded gearbox, so the worm gears will always be in mesh. Yes, it

Is anyone else from the Astro-Physics Users groups going to Cherry Springs this weekend? I thought I was packing too heavy so I'm bringing just the Mach 1 with the CP4 & Eagle Pier, not the 1100.

I'm trying to improve tracking on my Mach1, and before I get to other possible problems, I'd like to understand balancing a bit better. (I'm only interested in imaging, and so try to be as precise as

It occurs when you do a GoTo command to an object on the other side of the meridian. If the mount did not do meridian flips, the scope could dive under the mount and perhaps strike the pier or

I'm a relative newbie with a Mach 1. I've started imaging and have had the mount do a meridian flip on me when going to a new target. I've had some close calls with the camera, guider and laptop all

Steve, No problem, there is also an online help: https://www.siriusimaging.com/Help/PEMProV2new/index.html?backlashexerciser. html query? I think I did answer it the best I could with what little

Ray, I'm not at my PC, I'm away and can't access Help or I would. Perhaps you could make it more convenient for me by just answering my query? S

Steve, There are several methods you can select for motion during the backlash snapshot. Which did you try? The explanation of each is in the help file. Since you were in the I.T. profession, you

When using the backlash feature of PemPro, I notice only straight star trails. Although the software advises that the mount is tracking (or not) during the exposure, the trails are straight, and not

Excellent imaging!! Cheers, Diego

A last look at these galaxies of spring that are slowly fading into the western sky. https://www.astromart.com/common/image_popup.asp?image=/images/forums/833000-833999/833898.jpg&caption= Exposure -

Robert, I’m not sure where the misunderstanding occurred. I had said that in order to use the ASCOM Platform system on which most astronomy programs are based, one needs to use a PC.

I use my AP900 on Max OS X with TheSkyX Pro and it works perfectly. So not sure why they would say that ? -- | Rodolphe Pineau RTI-Zone | | http://www.rti-zone.org/

Robert - I use a Panasonic Toughbook CF-31. They are the computers the State police around here use, and are designed to operate to -20. They have a heated hard drive, and somehow the screen

Forget that - I was thinking of something else. Greg

There's an IOS app for that called The Photographer's Ephemeris (or TPE). Greg

In APCC Pro, Is it possible to see when a target will appear from behind a horizon limit in order to program when to start a sequence? Or even start tracking before a target is visible and see when

Thomas, Since we just discussed this at some length about a year ago, I have answered you off-group. And I assume the group would agree that (1) AP mounts are very forgiving of imbalance so precise