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Great night with Traveller and 400 GOTO
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 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
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Help
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
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
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Help
By Golly that worked!! Thanks very much. Jim etc.) Polar Help! by going
By Golly that worked!! Thanks very much. Jim etc.) Polar Help! by going
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thefamily90 Phillips
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Finding doubles with GOTO
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
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
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thefamily90 Phillips
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Finding doubles with GOTO
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
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
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thefamily90 Phillips
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Finding doubles with GOTO
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
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
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thefamily90 Phillips
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Finding doubles with GOTO
Exactly what I was hoping. Terrific! Jim : one point
Exactly what I was hoping. Terrific! Jim : one point
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thefamily90 Phillips
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AP 1200 QMD and Meade 16"
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 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
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thefamily90 Phillips
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Goto mount for AP 130 F/6
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
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
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Goto mount for AP 130 F/6
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
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
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Goto mount for AP 130 F/6
Robin, I think you're probably correct. Thank you very much! Jim both in portable
Robin, I think you're probably correct. Thank you very much! Jim both in portable
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Goto mount for AP 130 F/6
Thanks Paul. I'll check Parallax out also. Jim 400GTO what but definitely f6 imaging of for
Thanks Paul. I'll check Parallax out also. Jim 400GTO what but definitely f6 imaging of for
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The future is coming
Oh come on. Global warming? No, just a hot summer. Get Outlook for iOS
Oh come on. Global warming? No, just a hot summer. Get Outlook for iOS
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The future is coming
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 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
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newbie question on balancing mount
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 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
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newbie question on balancing mount
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 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.
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newbie question on balancing mount
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
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
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newbie question on balancing mount
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
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
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[ap-ug] Darker things...
What I like most are all the gazillions of stars in the background!! Wow!! Jim Get Outlook for iOS
What I like most are all the gazillions of stars in the background!! Wow!! Jim Get Outlook for iOS
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New file uploaded to ap-gto
What an absolutely Gorgeous image. The detail in M101 is astonishing! Well done young man, Very well done indeed, Best, Jim Phillips
What an absolutely Gorgeous image. The detail in M101 is astonishing! Well done young man, Very well done indeed, Best, Jim Phillips
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