cspratt@... writes: I believe you misunderstand the purpose of a goto mounting. The script would control a planetarium program which in turn would move the mount. Without the planetarium

Hi Niels, The AP Website states the capacity of the 900 GTO at 70 lbs. (31.8kg) depending on size. HTH Mark on 4/6/01 2:58 AM, N. Foldager at nf@... wrote:

cspratt@... writes: I'm not sure what you mean by Ascom compliant driver? Can you explain what that would do? Remember, the GTO mount is not a planetarium program. It's only function is

pghyndman@... writes: The dispalys are all the same. What may be different is that you may have a different red filter in one of them. The company that makes the keypad did use several

writes: It depends on the length of the scope. I have mounted successfully a 9.25 inch Mak-Newtonian F4.3 that weighs 25kg. Also added to this was an ST8 CCD camera and a Traveler telescope on top

Hi, Would someone be so kind as to inform me, what is the max load for a 900GTO? I can't find that figure on the AP web site. Best regards, Niels Foldager Copenhagen Denmark

The polar scope may save you a little time in the field, but it is not as necessary as it is with the G-11. The Astro-Physics GTO mounts have a startup routine for polar aligning the mount and setting

Hi Steve: I don't think the G-11 scope will fit the 900, but AP sells a polar scope now. For some neat accessories for your setup see: http://www.muellersatomics.com/gizmos2.htm Derek Steve

Paul - You can adjust the brightness in the Setup-3 mode: Press 6 to dim screen and 0 to brighten. I'm sure that in the bright mode it is readable even under a full

Hello Group, I am anxiously awaiting a call from Company Seven on the arrival of my AP900GTO. The polar scope appears to be one of the interesting accessories that aids in polar alignment. I use one

To: Roland & Marj: My new 900 mount saw first light yesterday it was nice thanks for such nice work it is a pleasure to use. clear skies Charlie

Scott, The beta testers are giving the new chip and the new keypad version 3.0 a workout. Since we tested thoroughly before the beta, I am not anticipating any problems. We except to release the new

Does anyone know if there is any internal adjustment or (quick resistor change) to increase the intensity of the keypad's display? I received my 600 mount last year, and always wondered why the

Patience. You wouldn't wake them out of the oven early would you ? They wouldn't be crunchy. markdambrosio@... wrote:

Hi Scott, As far as I know, the new Chips have not yet been released yet, but the wait should not be much longer. Keep your eye peeled here in this group. Roland and/or Marj will make the

Here in Florida, we are staring at the END of our observing season. Our season is typically October through April, when the air is dry. Once the ocean water gets warm, the humidity cranks up, and

Hi, could someone please advise the status of the new chips for older apgto. Thanks Scott

I think that most of our light pollution comes from city lights, parks iluminated by huge bright argon lights, streets, malls. Frank E. What here in http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > > >

Thanks Marj, Northerners? Cold? But it's been cloudy out here for quite a while. Going to the mountains this evening for some long overdue stargazing. Clear Skies, Jose

I agree! I live 2 miles north of a race track, 5 miles west of Knott's Berry Farm, 10 miles west of Disneyland...we've got some really spectacular light bubbles with just a bit of overhead haze! My