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Portable Tripod for Mach2
Terri, have you considered the AP portable pier? I have the Eagle and the portable pier and like the both. Either one is quick and easy to assemble/take down and have easy attachment for the CP4. The
Terri, have you considered the AP portable pier? I have the Eagle and the portable pier and like the both. Either one is quick and easy to assemble/take down and have easy attachment for the CP4. The
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Charles Thompson
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Image posting test
This one showed up fine for me in Yahoo mail client. Thanks,CharlesSent from mobile device.
This one showed up fine for me in Yahoo mail client. Thanks,CharlesSent from mobile device.
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Charles Thompson
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When will Mach2 available to order?
And don't forget George! Now if I could just get PhD2 to guide like it did before they patched it a few months ago. Every mount I have guides terribly no matter how far I adjust the settings in any di
And don't forget George! Now if I could just get PhD2 to guide like it did before they patched it a few months ago. Every mount I have guides terribly no matter how far I adjust the settings in any di
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Charles Thompson
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When will Mach2 available to order?
The only problem I have with my Astro-Physics mounts is that there is no "next better thing" to upgrade to. It's the end of the road once you get to perfect products and perfect customer service. Than
The only problem I have with my Astro-Physics mounts is that there is no "next better thing" to upgrade to. It's the end of the road once you get to perfect products and perfect customer service. Than
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Charles Thompson
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First Light with CMOS camera - M8
I agree, the 294MC Pro and STC Duo Narrowband filter have served me extremely well over the last year. I've used it on everything from my RASA to 10" truss RC and everything in between. Thanks, Charle
I agree, the 294MC Pro and STC Duo Narrowband filter have served me extremely well over the last year. I've used it on everything from my RASA to 10" truss RC and everything in between. Thanks, Charle
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Charles Thompson
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Gearbox Update for Older Mounts
I am familiar as well. I have an iOptron CEM60 with magnetic worm mesh and adjust it just right every time I use the mount. It does make balancing very accurate. However, I do see the point of not wor
I am familiar as well. I have an iOptron CEM60 with magnetic worm mesh and adjust it just right every time I use the mount. It does make balancing very accurate. However, I do see the point of not wor
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Charles Thompson
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Gearbox Update for Older Mounts
This would be great for the Mach1 GTO also! I have a terrible time balancing accurately and never really know if it's very close or not. Thanks, Charles Sent from mobile device.
This would be great for the Mach1 GTO also! I have a terrible time balancing accurately and never really know if it's very close or not. Thanks, Charles Sent from mobile device.
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Charles Thompson
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Off Topic: USB2 to Serial Cables
Just make sure you get one with FTDI chipset NOT Prolific and chances are good that it will be fine. Thanks, Charles Sent from mobile device.
Just make sure you get one with FTDI chipset NOT Prolific and chances are good that it will be fine. Thanks, Charles Sent from mobile device.
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Charles Thompson
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Off Topic: USB2 to Serial Cables
Works on both of my imaging machines. One with Windows 7 and one is Windows 10. Thanks, Charles Sent from mobile device.
Works on both of my imaging machines. One with Windows 7 and one is Windows 10. Thanks, Charles Sent from mobile device.
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Charles Thompson
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Off Topic: USB2 to Serial Cables
I've had two of these for a long time and they have always preformed. Got them on Amazon for $10. TECHTOO USB 2.0 to Serial Adapter USB RS232 Cable USB Serial Cable Converter DB9 USB (10ft) with FTDI
I've had two of these for a long time and they have always preformed. Got them on Amazon for $10. TECHTOO USB 2.0 to Serial Adapter USB RS232 Cable USB Serial Cable Converter DB9 USB (10ft) with FTDI
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Charles Thompson
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HELP! Odd Mach1GTO PEMPro Results
That is good news, did they just add a new curve or something else additional? Thanks, Charles
That is good news, did they just add a new curve or something else additional? Thanks, Charles
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Charles Thompson
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GOTO accuracy for stars vs DSOs
I have been in this hobby for less than a year and agree with David. I tried Astro Photography Tool (APT) first but quickly switched to SGP because it was easier to get support for. It did take me a c
I have been in this hobby for less than a year and agree with David. I tried Astro Photography Tool (APT) first but quickly switched to SGP because it was easier to get support for. It did take me a c
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Charles Thompson
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New Owner Introduction and Question
Thanks Stuart, I set it to unpark from 4. Then I leveled the counterweight shaft and scope after polar alignment. The problem was that it pulled in the previous owners site location instead of the one
Thanks Stuart, I set it to unpark from 4. Then I leveled the counterweight shaft and scope after polar alignment. The problem was that it pulled in the previous owners site location instead of the one
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Charles Thompson
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New Owner Introduction and Question
Hi everyone, I was recently fortunate enough to purchase a lightly used AP900 CP2. It appears to have some upgrades including the fork/base and declination motor (maybe). I called Astro-Physics for so
Hi everyone, I was recently fortunate enough to purchase a lightly used AP900 CP2. It appears to have some upgrades including the fork/base and declination motor (maybe). I called Astro-Physics for so
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Charles Thompson
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