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Astro-Physics 1600AE vs. Paramount
I chose to mount my PL CDK17 onto an AP-1600AE. See the picture here - https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/ap-gto/files/20190415_223037.jpg It's worked out nicely.
I chose to mount my PL CDK17 onto an AP-1600AE. See the picture here - https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/ap-gto/files/20190415_223037.jpg It's worked out nicely.
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We get some nice letters from our customers
And that is why I buy AP's products in a nutshell.
And that is why I buy AP's products in a nutshell.
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steven ho
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Camera recommendations
I have used a FLI16803 with my AP140 with focal-reducer-field-flattener operating at 798 FL to good results despite undersampling. A custom adapter from PreciseParts.com was needed. steve
I have used a FLI16803 with my AP140 with focal-reducer-field-flattener operating at 798 FL to good results despite undersampling. A custom adapter from PreciseParts.com was needed. steve
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steven ho
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External wiring method for your imaging equipment
That's very helpful, thanks Roland.
That's very helpful, thanks Roland.
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steven ho
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SDE in encoder mounts
So glad to have 1600GTO-AE. Here is 5 hours of PHD2 guiding from last week. Notice the points plotted in the lower right hand "bullseye". This time with the image file to the PHD2 screen shot. https:/
So glad to have 1600GTO-AE. Here is 5 hours of PHD2 guiding from last week. Notice the points plotted in the lower right hand "bullseye". This time with the image file to the PHD2 screen shot. https:/
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steven ho
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SDE in encoder mounts
So glad to have 1600GTO-AE. Here is 5 hours of PHD2 guiding from last week. Notice the points plotted in the lower right hand "bullseye". [cid:fe980320-70c8-47b3-9787-626b73aa60be] ___________________
So glad to have 1600GTO-AE. Here is 5 hours of PHD2 guiding from last week. Notice the points plotted in the lower right hand "bullseye". [cid:fe980320-70c8-47b3-9787-626b73aa60be] ___________________
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steven ho
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SkyX pro Star Sync now IS working with new APCC
Thank you Roland and team AP!!
Thank you Roland and team AP!!
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steven ho
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SkyX pro Star Sync not working with new APCC
Ray the new driver did the trick, thanks for your support!! steve
Ray the new driver did the trick, thanks for your support!! steve
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steven ho
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SkyX pro Star Sync not working with new APCC
I was connecting through the AP V2 driver, so I will update and test again. Thanks!!
I was connecting through the AP V2 driver, so I will update and test again. Thanks!!
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steven ho
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SkyX pro Star Sync not working with new APCC
Here is a link to the screen shot. https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/ap-gto/files/starSync.jpg After confirming "Yes" Sync the DEC to 19degrees 4 minutes 55 seconds it doesn't happen. No changes tak
Here is a link to the screen shot. https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/ap-gto/files/starSync.jpg After confirming "Yes" Sync the DEC to 19degrees 4 minutes 55 seconds it doesn't happen. No changes tak
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steven ho
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Planewave CDK 12.5 on New Mach1?
Be certain to evaluate the weight of all the components, not just the scope. My CDK17 OTA weighed 106lbs but it took 180lbs of counter weights to balance the RA axis. Saddle, saddle plate, camera, CFW
Be certain to evaluate the weight of all the components, not just the scope. My CDK17 OTA weighed 106lbs but it took 180lbs of counter weights to balance the RA axis. Saddle, saddle plate, camera, CFW
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steven ho
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Rosette Nebula
Without the wonderful AP1600 mount (and George's & Howard's help) this shot would not be possible. https://www.astrobin.com/388341 Thank you Astro-Physics!! steve
Without the wonderful AP1600 mount (and George's & Howard's help) this shot would not be possible. https://www.astrobin.com/388341 Thank you Astro-Physics!! steve
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How much weight can a Mach1 carry?
I have uploaded an image of just such a configuration here - https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/ap-gto/files/guidescope.jpg Except it's on an AP-140.
I have uploaded an image of just such a configuration here - https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/ap-gto/files/guidescope.jpg Except it's on an AP-140.
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steven ho
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Guidescope mounted on focuser
A file named "guidescope .jpg" was just uploaded to the files section. This is a Baader guidescope sold by AP mounted on and AP-140 with 4" focuser. I have taken 40 minute subs with this configuration
A file named "guidescope .jpg" was just uploaded to the files section. This is a Baader guidescope sold by AP mounted on and AP-140 with 4" focuser. I have taken 40 minute subs with this configuration
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steven ho
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You can still get a free windows10 upgrade - heres how
Instructions are here... https://www.zdnet.co...ows-10-upgrade/ I stuck with windows-7-pro because I've spent too much time on softwares bleeding edge. But finally relented when this free upgrade was
Instructions are here... https://www.zdnet.co...ows-10-upgrade/ I stuck with windows-7-pro because I've spent too much time on softwares bleeding edge. But finally relented when this free upgrade was
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ISS tracking with AP mounts ?
Gert I have dabbled in this (once). If I can do it you certainly can. Any information you need is contained in the help file. There is a help file which begins.... Horizons allows your Astro-Physics m
Gert I have dabbled in this (once). If I can do it you certainly can. Any information you need is contained in the help file. There is a help file which begins.... Horizons allows your Astro-Physics m
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ISS tracking with AP mounts ?
It can be done with the "Horizons" tool in APCC pro. steve
It can be done with the "Horizons" tool in APCC pro. steve
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steven ho
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Flat Surface Adapter for AP800?
I think this is a picture of it correct? Mine went with the mount years ago, sorry steve ________________________________ Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2018 11:55 AM To: ap-gto@... Subject: Re:
I think this is a picture of it correct? Mine went with the mount years ago, sorry steve ________________________________ Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2018 11:55 AM To: ap-gto@... Subject: Re:
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steven ho
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Flat Surface Adapter for AP800?
Do you have a picture of this adapter? I used to own an AP800 and might still have the adapter. steve
Do you have a picture of this adapter? I used to own an AP800 and might still have the adapter. steve
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Can I bring the CP4 into the house
Thankfully I did not attempt to bring the CP4 into the house and I have Horizons working properly with the Ephemeris data from JPL. My observatory can't be built soon enough. thanks steve
Thankfully I did not attempt to bring the CP4 into the house and I have Horizons working properly with the Ephemeris data from JPL. My observatory can't be built soon enough. thanks steve
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