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CP4 - Primary vs Secondary serial ports
Then why were we asked to update the CP4 thru the top one again, rather than either? Steve
Then why were we asked to update the CP4 thru the top one again, rather than either? Steve
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AP1100GTO - Getting Better GoTo's
Some mounting plates have a screw-hole at each end where you can turn a screw against another plate on the OTA to adjust ortho. S
Some mounting plates have a screw-hole at each end where you can turn a screw against another plate on the OTA to adjust ortho. S
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AP1200 GTO and backlash in its brass gear?
Hey Kent, I wouldn't mind knowing how the 'dial' method works. Can you share? Steve
Hey Kent, I wouldn't mind knowing how the 'dial' method works. Can you share? Steve
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New Product Rumors?
IMHO Wayne is completely realistic in his expectations. As human beings we all want to make the best of our situation. This is a costly hobby and how many times has it happened, to me, and many others
IMHO Wayne is completely realistic in his expectations. As human beings we all want to make the best of our situation. This is a costly hobby and how many times has it happened, to me, and many others
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Off topic question for Roland and others
Suresh, Would you think that the element loosened up due to contraction of the metal mount in the very low temperature? Your opinion pls? Steve
Suresh, Would you think that the element loosened up due to contraction of the metal mount in the very low temperature? Your opinion pls? Steve
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Steven
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Off topic question for Roland and others
Good Luck bud. Steve
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Help!! Part 2!
Hey Tom, Just a shot in the dark, but if the mount has a N/S (hemisphere) switch, make sure it's in the right place. S
Hey Tom, Just a shot in the dark, but if the mount has a N/S (hemisphere) switch, make sure it's in the right place. S
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kmtronics relay
Someone wrote about this a few weeks ago, but I forgot who. I seek a small amount of guidance in wiring it up, if our member would be so kind as to contact me, would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and
Someone wrote about this a few weeks ago, but I forgot who. I seek a small amount of guidance in wiring it up, if our member would be so kind as to contact me, would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and
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Anyone using RAPAS in Southern Hemisphere? Mach1 payload rating?
Hi Henry, In the southern skies we usually drift align on a star close to the meridian on the celestial equator, such as Sirius, or any other one. It's dead easy, polar alignment here is not. PemPro h
Hi Henry, In the southern skies we usually drift align on a star close to the meridian on the celestial equator, such as Sirius, or any other one. It's dead easy, polar alignment here is not. PemPro h
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Anyone using RAPAS in Southern Hemisphere? Mach1 payload rating?
Henry, I aligned my permanent setup with an AP1100 and a 2500mm OTA and Pole Align (PemPro). It was easy and due to the long f/l, all smaller f/l's looks real good. Do it right once, and it's right fo
Henry, I aligned my permanent setup with an AP1100 and a 2500mm OTA and Pole Align (PemPro). It was easy and due to the long f/l, all smaller f/l's looks real good. Do it right once, and it's right fo
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ASCOM V2 guiding (Ray)
Ray, 1. Does Pulseguide need to be turned on? 2. The reason I ask is that if Maxim is handling the PGing, why put on the PG software? 3. Is the Pulseguide method as accurate as using the AG cord? 4. A
Ray, 1. Does Pulseguide need to be turned on? 2. The reason I ask is that if Maxim is handling the PGing, why put on the PG software? 3. Is the Pulseguide method as accurate as using the AG cord? 4. A
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ASCOM V2 guiding (Ray)
Thansk Rolando, I understand what you say, and I do understand the process very well. High regard for the mount and equipment, no problem with that. Oorthogonality is excellent, and not aware of any d
Thansk Rolando, I understand what you say, and I do understand the process very well. High regard for the mount and equipment, no problem with that. Oorthogonality is excellent, and not aware of any d
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ASCOM V2 guiding (Ray)
OK, thanks, so - George? Steve
OK, thanks, so - George? Steve
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ASCOM V2 guiding (Ray)
Thanks George, greatly appreciated. Steve
Thanks George, greatly appreciated. Steve
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Using Two Guiders on One AP-1200
What do you know about pulse guiding? (not talking about Pulse Guiding software, with all respect) It uses the USB cable, not an additional cable. S From: ap-gto@... on behalf of imkerryw@
What do you know about pulse guiding? (not talking about Pulse Guiding software, with all respect) It uses the USB cable, not an additional cable. S From: ap-gto@... on behalf of imkerryw@
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Using Two Guiders on One AP-1200
Kerry, OK, if you use a guide cam and appropriate software that supports pulse guiding, you won't need an autoguide cable. Some of the later QHY cameras and MaximDL and a couple of others will do it e
Kerry, OK, if you use a guide cam and appropriate software that supports pulse guiding, you won't need an autoguide cable. Some of the later QHY cameras and MaximDL and a couple of others will do it e
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Steven
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Park
Suresh, When you do the initial PEC run, hopefully you're allowing the software to measure one entire cycle of the gear. In that case, it 'gets it' from the whole gear, and no matter where you start o
Suresh, When you do the initial PEC run, hopefully you're allowing the software to measure one entire cycle of the gear. In that case, it 'gets it' from the whole gear, and no matter where you start o
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Custom Tracking Rate
I'd like to change the tracking rate slightly by using APCC, but don't know exactly how much. What is the procedure in APCC for determining, first, the rate of change required, then setting and using
I'd like to change the tracking rate slightly by using APCC, but don't know exactly how much. What is the procedure in APCC for determining, first, the rate of change required, then setting and using
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Custom Tracking Rate
Thank You Craig, that is what I was looking for. Clear Skies, bud. Steve
Thank You Craig, that is what I was looking for. Clear Skies, bud. Steve
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AP1600GTOE RA drift
Hey Craig, Pulse Guide is really good for that. So good that they don't make it any more. Get a copy and solve the problem. Steve
Hey Craig, Pulse Guide is really good for that. So good that they don't make it any more. Get a copy and solve the problem. Steve
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