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New mount
Hi, I have both the AP1200 in one observatory and the Paramount in another. I think the most important distinction in remote imaging between these two mounts is that the Paramount has a fixed stop and
Hi, I have both the AP1200 in one observatory and the Paramount in another. I think the most important distinction in remote imaging between these two mounts is that the Paramount has a fixed stop and
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Wiggins, Rick
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oxidation at RS 232 connector - AP 1200
Hi Werner, I would suggest going very carefully on this one. If you do nothing, it will probably last for many many years. If you attempt one of the exotic solutions, such as "tinning" the connector s
Hi Werner, I would suggest going very carefully on this one. If you do nothing, it will probably last for many many years. If you attempt one of the exotic solutions, such as "tinning" the connector s
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900GTO RA rear cap
Hi Roland, Then, thread the hole and screw on a plastic or metal pipe with a cap on it to encompass the head of the polar scope! Thanks, Rick
Hi Roland, Then, thread the hole and screw on a plastic or metal pipe with a cap on it to encompass the head of the polar scope! Thanks, Rick
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Wiggins, Rick
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Transporting counterweights- best method?
Hi Guys, I just couldn't resist. I simply wrap mine in an old towel and place in the floorboard, trunk, or truck bed. Cost = $0, Worth = Priceless! Time = 0 minutes If everything is working so well, t
Hi Guys, I just couldn't resist. I simply wrap mine in an old towel and place in the floorboard, trunk, or truck bed. Cost = $0, Worth = Priceless! Time = 0 minutes If everything is working so well, t
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Wiggins, Rick
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Com port numbers
Hi Norm et.al. I have found that much of the equipment that we typically use in the robotic observstory likes COM ports below 10. Most of the equipment requires the COM port to be below 10 or it will
Hi Norm et.al. I have found that much of the equipment that we typically use in the robotic observstory likes COM ports below 10. Most of the equipment requires the COM port to be below 10 or it will
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Wiggins, Rick
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Mach1 tracking preformance Best In Class!
Hi Roland and Howard, I did some subjective testing of the Mach1 with a light load and roughly balanced. The tracking logs were the best I have ever seen in a mount including my AP1200s and Paramount
Hi Roland and Howard, I did some subjective testing of the Mach1 with a light load and roughly balanced. The tracking logs were the best I have ever seen in a mount including my AP1200s and Paramount
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Mach1 Mount base flexure issue & polar alignment lock-down issue
Hi Roland, I talked to Howard. I understand the fix. It should be no problem. I wasn't panicked, but thought I may have missed the fix. As usual, the AP service is fantastic. Thanks, Rick
Hi Roland, I talked to Howard. I understand the fix. It should be no problem. I wasn't panicked, but thought I may have missed the fix. As usual, the AP service is fantastic. Thanks, Rick
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Wiggins, Rick
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Mach1 Mount base flexure issue & polar alignment lock-down issue
Hi, Last night I began the initial checkout of my new Mach1 mount (purchased in 2008). I set it up with a small 60mm scope and st402 guide camera so balancing only required the counterweight shaft and
Hi, Last night I began the initial checkout of my new Mach1 mount (purchased in 2008). I set it up with a small 60mm scope and st402 guide camera so balancing only required the counterweight shaft and
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Wiggins, Rick
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Starting from PC
Hi Howard, If your new software will intercept a Sync command and change it to a Recal command, how do I send a Sync Command from TheSky? Currently, TheSky and CCDCommander allow me to choose "Sync" o
Hi Howard, If your new software will intercept a Sync command and change it to a Recal command, how do I send a Sync Command from TheSky? Currently, TheSky and CCDCommander allow me to choose "Sync" o
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something frustrating has happened
Hi Howard, Thanks for posting a procedure for this. I use a very similar procedure to absolutely ensure everything has re,synched, calibrated, etc to the new time. Here is a suggestion: Collect this a
Hi Howard, Thanks for posting a procedure for this. I use a very similar procedure to absolutely ensure everything has re,synched, calibrated, etc to the new time. Here is a suggestion: Collect this a
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Flexure in Mach1 Mount
Hi guys, Please post the solution as I too have a presently unused Mach1 and wooden tripod, but do want to use it this summer. Thanks, Rick
Hi guys, Please post the solution as I too have a presently unused Mach1 and wooden tripod, but do want to use it this summer. Thanks, Rick
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Wiggins, Rick
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Recommendation for EQ Mount for Imaging
Hi Samir, I don't understand the comment about handling the AP at altitude versus the CGE. If I recall, the CGE is the same weight as the AP RA section and the AP dec section is much lighter. The CGE
Hi Samir, I don't understand the comment about handling the AP at altitude versus the CGE. If I recall, the CGE is the same weight as the AP RA section and the AP dec section is much lighter. The CGE
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Autoconnect: No
Hi Joe, Where do you live? I polar align regularly and my scope looks out over LAX and downtown Los Angeles. I never have a problem. Of course, I don't use the third star (only Polaris and the second
Hi Joe, Where do you live? I polar align regularly and my scope looks out over LAX and downtown Los Angeles. I never have a problem. Of course, I don't use the third star (only Polaris and the second
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Autoconnect: No
Hi Joe, In order to polar align an AP mount, you want to have the pole right in the center. When you have done that, it is true that polaris will rotate around that center once every 24 hours. At any
Hi Joe, In order to polar align an AP mount, you want to have the pole right in the center. When you have done that, it is true that polaris will rotate around that center once every 24 hours. At any
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Questions and suggestions regarding the new mounting plates & saddles
Hi, I am excited to see the new additions to the mounting plate/accessories offered at AP. I have several questions regarding some of the new parts and a few suggestions. 1. Can the 22" Dovetail Saddl
Hi, I am excited to see the new additions to the mounting plate/accessories offered at AP. I have several questions regarding some of the new parts and a few suggestions. 1. Can the 22" Dovetail Saddl
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Wiggins, Rick
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EM200 vs AP900
Hi Emanuele, I have and use AP 400,600,900, & 1200 mounts. I travel over two hours to the site and set up on a large irregular shaped granite rock. I can usually be polar aligned in less than one minu
Hi Emanuele, I have and use AP 400,600,900, & 1200 mounts. I travel over two hours to the site and set up on a large irregular shaped granite rock. I can usually be polar aligned in less than one minu
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Network remote controll of a 900GTO
Hi Stuart, Here is an alternative that I saw at least one user has already suggested. Just use several small, less than 1 inch width, pieces of velcro tape. Put them about every 18 inches or so. This
Hi Stuart, Here is an alternative that I saw at least one user has already suggested. Just use several small, less than 1 inch width, pieces of velcro tape. Put them about every 18 inches or so. This
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AP adapter ADATCC2...which ST series filter wheel is compatible spacing
Hi Roland or Howard, Which ST series filter wheel (CFW-8A or CFW10) is correct for using the AP ADATCC2 adapter to connect to ST10XME camera? The AP web site says "common close coupled version", but I
Hi Roland or Howard, Which ST series filter wheel (CFW-8A or CFW10) is correct for using the AP ADATCC2 adapter to connect to ST10XME camera? The AP web site says "common close coupled version", but I
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Which adapter spacer is correct? 67RLEOS-Reposted with correction
Hi Kurt, Thanks. Rick Flattener out distance. I of will confusion.
Hi Kurt, Thanks. Rick Flattener out distance. I of will confusion.
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Re-Post & Update Need help identifying problem artifact in images.
Hi Roland and AP group, I need help identifying an artifact in my images. My setup is newly reconfigured and so there are several possibilities. The setup is an AP155 with the 0.76 Telecompressor coup
Hi Roland and AP group, I need help identifying an artifact in my images. My setup is newly reconfigured and so there are several possibilities. The setup is an AP155 with the 0.76 Telecompressor coup
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