Mark, Thanks for sharing this. I was unaware that AP even had a touch up kit. I ordered mine. Joe Marietta

Marj, Given the tradeoff, I would rather have it the way it is and not trade daytime brightness for nighttime performance. Plus, I look pretty sporty in the daytime wearing my red goggles and my

eroelmx@... writes: The filter is attached on the inside of the keypad. A brighter one could be theoretically installed. The filter is made from a dark red plastic. The display itself is

Also: Why not try Denny's LX200 control pannel? As in ask Denny if it'll work with the AP mounts. If it won't, ask him to add support for a future release. Certainly Denny's software is ASCOM

cdh59@... writes: What a great idea! Roland Christen

Marjorie: I have the same problem that Paul has, the display of the handpad of my 1200 GoTo can be barely seen in the Low Mode, at daytime you have to get the handpad under a cloth even when using

Why are you sorry you asked? I find nothing about Roland's comments demeaning to you. I think the question should read: Has Charles implemented or is he planning ASCOM compliance with

Hi Marj, Indeed it is much more important to have the display work as well as it does in sub freezing temps. Besides the black hood that Gus mentioned, I will wear sunglasses while setting up. I'll

I also have an earlier one #636 and like Gus it is almost impossible to read the display in the daytime when solar observing. I tried using a box to shield the light and only after my pupils dilated,

Sorry I asked. script would Without the words, you simply does command a where M42 servo box. Is the course a

Paul, The display on all the keypads is a vacumn fluorescent type. We chose it because of its extended temperature characteristics (rated to -40 degrees F). It works very well in cold temperatures-

jmarietta@... writes: I believe it will with any of our chips. Roland Christen

Paul Hyndman wrote: I have an early 900 GTO, sounds like your dimmer one. It doesn't cause me any trouble until I try to set up in the daytime for solar observing. In daylight (sunny), the keypad

Marj Christen wrote: Thanks Marj... will do! Paul

Paul, You can send it in so we can take a look at it. Marj

Allows scripts to control scope either robotically or remotely or both. See URL: http://www.ascom-standrads.org Bob Denny is an expert on this. explain what program. It's and move

chris1011 wrote: Hi Roland, Yeah... I thought it was the normal intensity, until I compared it to the new one. The serial nos. are 842GTO on the dim one and 1091GTO on the new one. As soon as I

cspratt@... writes: Denny's program goes into the Meade data base, extracts the necessary RA and Dec co-ordinates for the object being requested from the user, and then sends the RA/Dec

As of late, I have 'discovered' a two part epoxy putty that cures overnight and then is sandable. I do not know if it would have been applicable to your situation, but others might find it

WOW! What a setup you have there. I also have a "let's see what I can stack" photo on my website. http://www.pcsincnet.com/astronomy/equipment.html Silly, isn't it? ;-) Mark on 4/6/01 9:23 AM,