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>

Marj, I haven't seen any recent comments on the release date for the new firmware. Any news you can share? Thanks, Richard

Please do not ask to be added to a notification list through this group. I cannot guarantee that I will see it. Contact us directly. We already have very long lists for refractors 180 and above.

Marj _is_ a force to be reckoned with for sure. But _please_ if Marj is counting, put me on the list!! I am on the 155 list, just duplicate the entry! :) Jeff Gortatowsky

I would prefer an 9"-10" F/8 or F/9 Mak.-Cas. in a light-weight carbon-fibre tube. I don't want to get another mount as the AP600E is just the right size for me to transport each and every

The 10" Astro-Physics Maksutov-Cassegrain comes with an aluminum dew shield. The recommendation is to place the Kendrick dew heater 1/3 of the shield lenght away from the corrector. That prevents

Good news Larry! Your lucky day(or night). I'll give you first right of refusal when I put it up for sale. After all, it is just a 7" telescope. Any owner of a 12.5" RCOS will tell you that.

Don't worry about the value of your 180 mm EDF, John. Just to show you my heart is in the right place, I'll give you $15K American for it right now - cash, sight unseen - even though I realize that