In this video I use the universal adapter (PM-UMC) to mount the PoleMaster to my 1100 mount. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=550pZhBKeRw NOTE: for some reason my mouth got ahead of my brain. I kept ca

Peter I will do another video of my second way to attach the PoleMaster to the 1100 that would allow you to do that and it would work with the new design gearboxes. It is very simple and requires no s

I did a video showing the QHY PoleMaster Adapter for AstroPhysics AP900 Mount on my 1100 mount. It is SKU: QHY-PM-AP900, Model Number: PM-TAP900. Works great on the 1100. https://www.youtube.com/watch

This is exactly the way I did it in my video. tony

Thank You Jon! Good info you bring up. I was not aware of the differences in the oil spacing change. I will update the page to reflect those you mention. Like you said, the 130's are bad a$$ for sure.

THANK YOU ! tony

Anthony, Rolando, et al. I did not have any issues with a data base loss the way I did it in the video. The new battery was plugged in within a minute of unplugging the old battery. Everything works p

I have added two videos. The first is: Astro Physics 130GT vs 130GTX a comparison https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODu4jbXDJgo&feature=youtu.be The second is: Replacing an Astro Physics Keypad Battery

Pawel Very nice setup! Can you give me the model number of the mini-DV SONY video camera you used? thanks tony

Thanks Geert for you input! Yes, I want to keep it simple so I can just view through the telescope. I have taken plenty of pictures in the past. Like you said, in my last two totals I was at I did use

Mike I also wanted a quick and easy way to setup for the solar eclipse. My 1100 would be too much work & time to relocate should weather dictate. I bought the Losmandy AZ8 I reviewed here: https://www

I figured someone in the AP group has done this before so I ask the question. This Aug 21st total solar eclipse will be my 7th but I have never done video. I would like to get a video camera piggyback

I got on the 130 list on April 29, 2008 and received it today; SN 699 :) I also have the GT version and will be doing a review of the two soon. tony

Nice job Gary. tony

Very interesting Christopher. Sometimes keeping it simple is the best. I used a mending plate for attachment. I will do a video when I get time. tony

Joe & Woody I ordered mine around 5pm EST yesterday [from Ohio] and it is to arrive this Friday...that's fast! tony

Is this the correct item: https://powerwerx.com/watt-meter-analyzer-inline-dc-powerpole thanks tony

Marj Any idea what the upgrade price will be for the new type "gear mesh" housing? I received the 1100 mount on Nov. 10-15 when you had the special pricing on your mounts. Will they be ready anytime s

Geert I spoke to Bruce from https://www.astrofactors.com/ the other day and as per your link below and this link https://www.astrofactors.com/product/176-universal-polemaster-adapter.html he told me a

Glad you liked Dan! tony