Ok, it was dark and the first time using my new AP900. I accidently plugged the illuminator cable (with polarity switching adapter) to the 6volt connection instead of the reticle connection (3 volt I

Thank you for the very useful information. I believe you are right on point regarding the mount. I don't think that by adding 1 more inch to my normal scope will do much for CCD imaging but the

Hi, there: I have had a TMB 175 f/8.0 "classic" (the one with the silver CNC focuser and silver tube rings) for about two years now. It is a heavier OTA than the new versions of this scope; I think

Hi Roland, I have Sky 6 and have been using a 500ms update frequency. I just changed it to 4000 ms and on re-opening The Sky it had become 4 ms In fact any figure over 3000 ms reverts to the single

I was wondering if the APM 175/1400 (6.9") refractor which weighs in at 39 pounds and 45 pounds with the tube rings and brackets will fit on my new AP900 without too much stress. The only other

I will check on that but I kind of thought that might be an issue, so I suspended the link to the Sky when moving the scope with Pulse Guide. Just to let you know, the Sky can be disconneted

cluster@... writes: What two programs do you have attached to the two serial cables? Is one of them TheSky6? If so, what refresh rate do you have for the position cursor? If it is a fast

Hi, Could someone give me the minimum internal dimensions that a transport case must have to carry a Mach1, with the optional shaft and no weights. I plan to prepare such a case to handcarry onboard

Well I got the E1 chip and it was easy enough to stick in there. Before I replaced the chip, when I had 2 serial cables attached and used TheSky and PulseGuide, the keypad had the same issue as

Dean I have had a similar problem with my 1200 dec cable. I placed a piece of tape over the knob to allow it to slip easier. Since I am imaging remotely that is a huge concern, so far no problems. It

Dean, there's a couple unused 1/4 20 holes in my AP1200, I placed a spark plug stand-off on the reaward one to hold my cables away from the mount...joe :) "May You Go Among The Imperishable Stars"

Hi Jerry, I think I have the cables worked out except the Y cable that goes to the DEC. I do remember that night in April. I am working with Sara to see if I can expand the CCD imaging part a bit

Hi Dean I find that cable management is my biggest headache during an observing session. Cables catching on projections, or tangling with other cable or me just stepping on one have ruined a fair

Dean -- I querried AP about this a few months ago and got the reply: I don't know the first thing about paint codes, but the answer satisfied my OTA builder. Cheers, -- Jeff.

The other night the cable that connects to the DEC got gaught on the silver knob that locks the DEC housing down. I suspect this is rare but a concern. I did replace the black knobs and the cable

I've been using my 16" SCT with the mirror locked lately to try and get more consistent collimation. There's still some flop (either in the primary or secondary) when I cross the meridian or go from

I've been using my 16" SCT with the mirror locked lately to try and get more consistent collimation. There's still some flop (either in the primary or secondary) when I cross the meridian or go from

I do plan on updating all the chips needed, I think there is a Max chip or something Howard told me about. I was in line with a new one but got a good deal for this one, so spending some cash for

Thanks Derek. I have exchanged many emails with Jim ... we know each other. :-) Anthony. let him tell you more about the photo, but FYI Jim has a folder named "NEAF 2006" in the photos section of

The photographer is Jim Fakatselis, one of our moderators. I will let him tell you more about the photo, but FYI Jim has a folder named "NEAF 2006" in the photos section of the group with more photos