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 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 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 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 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 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, 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, 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 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, 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 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 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 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, 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, 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 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 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 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 Kurt, Thanks. Rick Flattener out distance. I of will confusion.

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