RE focussing--Readers might want to check our RoboFocus (http://homedome.com) which is a digital (stepping motor) focus driver that can be installed on almost any existing focusser, including AP

Yes, but the focal change for a SCT as that reference points out is .01 " / degree C. Well if you go from 0C (32F) to 25C that .25". Seems like a lot, but since it's a SCT it's seems more reasonable

Hi Roland, It's in the $800 price range... depending on the options you may need. See: http://www.optecinc.com/astronomy/products/tcf.html I found that it needed a few minor modifications; i.e., the

A typical setup would be about $800-850. Look at the bottom of this page for a suggested configuration at $850: http://www.optecinc.com/astronomy/products/tcf.html I tried this on a Traveler, and it

The @Focus doesn't use brightest pixel or FWHM; it uses an algorithm developed by Software Bisque that results in a "figure of merit" that evaluates the overall focus quality of the image. It takes

There is a lot of good information about @Focus! on the SB web site: http://www.bisque.com/ I think it is a wonderful idea and I am sure that it is excellent software, knowing that it comes form

kldenmark@... writes: How much is that device. Roland Christen

I will be testing this autofocus feature with two different focusers on an AP 400 mount, and I will post results here. I will test with an NGF-S focuser, and with an Optec TCF. The TCF is already

Sorry for the cross post here. This is what I have been waiting to hear. Software Bisque has developed @Focus "auto" focus technology. This runs under CCDSoft. Does anyone have any idea if this

essai,desol,1000 excuses pour ceux qui sont sur plusieurs listes!!! Vincent

Chuck, I always level things before setting up. This is my personal preference and habit. I'm in the 32 degree and change area I had a MI-250 prior to the AP1200. The bore hole thing in the 1200 is

Colt, It's very easy to set an inclinometer on the polar axis to get a rough cut at setting your latitude. I do this to get started. The remainder is done with the polar scope. I never expected AP

Colt- You can say that again! That would be nice indeed. But what if your tripod was on uneven ground? Or what if you decide to set up in the back yard rather than the front?<g> By the way, what

I've had just a few brief opportunities to take my new 1200 out since I got it last December. What rotten weather! I noticed last night that my latitude setting was off quite a bit. I see in the

colt@... writes: We ship close, but you have to dial it in. Roland Christen

It must be cloudy out by Derek! ;-) Mark on 3/6/01 12:14 AM, Derek Wong at dawong@... wrote:

Speaking of larger scopes, I stole this from the AP advertising department: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ap-ug/files/False%20advertising.jpg Derek Marj Christen wrote:

We'll have to bring Alvin Clark back for that one. :-) Marj

Marj Christen wrote: OK Then in that case, I would like you put my name on a list for a 24" f/12 refractor. That way I can dream about it without fear that you will call one day in the future

Your 130 will make a great finder scope for the 24" f/12 refractor! <g>