I escaped to a nearby island and set up my traveller and 400 GOTO mount last night. My polar alignment was done quickly so that my first object, M13, was at the edge of the FOV of a 27mm Panoptic. Rat

I sent my Keypad/computer for my AP 600 GOTO mount back to AP to have the Chip upgraded. last night when I went out to observe here's what happened. After setting everything up I pugged in the power s

By Golly that worked!! Thanks very much. Jim etc.) Polar Help! by going

This is probably a dumb question and I apologize if so. I had a 1200 QMD mount, which I used for finding double stars. It was connected to an NGC-Max. By using the "display coordinates" key I could mo

Hi Steve, I do not have TheSky. Perhaps I should consider that. What I'm interested in doing is going down the list of doubles in a constellation using the chart in The Deep Sky Observer's Guide (or u

Thanks Roland, The ADS database is excellent and I do use it. But occasionally I like to observe a more detailed list. Your suggestion will be a great help. thanks! Jim is simply go and Dec keypad. Go

Exactly what I was hoping. Terrific! Jim : one point

I am considering a large aperture S-C as a compliment to my refractors for visual observations of Deep Sky. I do not want a large Dob. I have an AP 1200 QMD mount. A 14" seems like no problem at all f

I'd sure love to have an AP 400 GOTO for my AP 130 but I don't know of one that is available. What other GOTO mounts would you recommend for the AP 130 F/6? Primarily for visual and portability but, s

Actually it would not. I could put it on an AP 600 GOTO but I thought the 400 or something like it would be significantly more portable. Jim

Robin, I think you're probably correct. Thank you very much! Jim both in portable

Thanks Paul. I'll check Parallax out also. Jim 400GTO what but definitely f6 imaging of for

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I can’t seem to figure out how to start a new conversation which is why I am replying to this one with my question. Which battery or batteries do you recommend for powering Mach1, 900 goto and 1200 go

I have the older model. I place the scope lens down (with metal cap on of course) on a chair with pillow that puts the scope at the correct height to attach the scope to the mount via dovetail on my m

I have just moved to the beach and will be setting up my scope on a 900 Goto Mount. I can take pics to send you if you like. I do not have anyone else helping me and the older 10” Mak is much heavier.

I certainly won’t argue with anyone especially Roland. But, if my scope cannot be pointed downwards while resting on a pillow I am in trouble. My permanent pier in my observatory was originally made f

Whew! OK, thanks for that! I purchased the scope in 2012 and if the new ones are as good as mine the folks getting one are going to Love it! It is an absolutely amazing telescope! Jim Get Outlook for

What I like most are all the gazillions of stars in the background!! Wow!! Jim Get Outlook for iOS

What an absolutely Gorgeous image. The detail in M101 is astonishing! Well done young man, Very well done indeed, Best, Jim Phillips