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Recommendation for TMB92 mounting atop C11 OTA/AP900GTO?
Hello, I use a dovetail saddle and plate to mount a second telescope on top of the main scope (300 mm DK Cassegrain). The saddle is fixed to the rings holding the main scope. This allows to change pig
Hello, I use a dovetail saddle and plate to mount a second telescope on top of the main scope (300 mm DK Cassegrain). The saddle is fixed to the rings holding the main scope. This allows to change pig
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New Mach 1, What tripod?
I'm not using a wooden tripod but a humble standard Meade LX200 tripod with the ADATRI tripod adapter, works well enough for me. Geert Vandenbulcke Belgium From: ap-gto@... [mailto:ap-gto@
I'm not using a wooden tripod but a humble standard Meade LX200 tripod with the ADATRI tripod adapter, works well enough for me. Geert Vandenbulcke Belgium From: ap-gto@... [mailto:ap-gto@
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Lunar Tracking rate
You can allready track in alpha and delta using the Smart Guide function in the Tools menu, refer to the keypad manual on how it works. Best regards, Geert Vandenbulcke Van: ap-gto@... [ma
You can allready track in alpha and delta using the Smart Guide function in the Tools menu, refer to the keypad manual on how it works. Best regards, Geert Vandenbulcke Van: ap-gto@... [ma
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Geert
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Custom tracking rates
Ray, TheSky6 gives rates for comets in arc-seconds per second both in RA and DEC. In the V2 ASCOM AP Driver custom tracking rate units for RA and DEC are different, but in Pulseguide both RA and DEC a
Ray, TheSky6 gives rates for comets in arc-seconds per second both in RA and DEC. In the V2 ASCOM AP Driver custom tracking rate units for RA and DEC are different, but in Pulseguide both RA and DEC a
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Custom tracking rates
Thanks Ray! As for clouds, we have those as well here and it doesn't look promising for the next week(s)! Anyway, clear skies! Geert Van: ap-gto@... [mailto:ap-gto@...] Namens
Thanks Ray! As for clouds, we have those as well here and it doesn't look promising for the next week(s)! Anyway, clear skies! Geert Van: ap-gto@... [mailto:ap-gto@...] Namens
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Geert
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Viewing hand controller screen in bright sun
I agree with you Bob, it is difficult to use in daylight and the brightest setting is not near bright enough, so you need to hold the keypad in the shadow to see the display. Geert Vdbulcke Belgium Va
I agree with you Bob, it is difficult to use in daylight and the brightest setting is not near bright enough, so you need to hold the keypad in the shadow to see the display. Geert Vdbulcke Belgium Va
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Geert
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Dirty RA Worm Gear?
Larry, how has your Mach1 been protected during these 3 years, just curious as I think of mounting mine outside the observatory as well. Best regards, Geert Van: ap-gto@... [mailto:ap-gto@
Larry, how has your Mach1 been protected during these 3 years, just curious as I think of mounting mine outside the observatory as well. Best regards, Geert Van: ap-gto@... [mailto:ap-gto@
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Geert
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Dirty RA Worm Gear?
Thanks Larry. Geert Van: ap-gto@... [mailto:ap-gto@...] Namens Larry Phillips Verzonden: maandag 28 maart 2011 14:59 Aan: ap-gto@... Onderwerp: [ap-gto] Re: Dirty R
Thanks Larry. Geert Van: ap-gto@... [mailto:ap-gto@...] Namens Larry Phillips Verzonden: maandag 28 maart 2011 14:59 Aan: ap-gto@... Onderwerp: [ap-gto] Re: Dirty R
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Geert
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Mach1 guiding problem
"Be careful if you hang the cables over the Dec motor. I did this last outing and when I slewed the mount to park 3, the cables caught in between the motor and the DEC clutch knob. It almost cut my ca
"Be careful if you hang the cables over the Dec motor. I did this last outing and when I slewed the mount to park 3, the cables caught in between the motor and the DEC clutch knob. It almost cut my ca
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Geert
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Question about MACH1 GTO on Meade Tripod
Hi David, I'm using a Meade tripod with the AP ADATRI adapter to mount my Mach 1GTO. Works well and is more than stable enough for the setup mentioned. Have a look on one of my website pages: http://w
Hi David, I'm using a Meade tripod with the AP ADATRI adapter to mount my Mach 1GTO. Works well and is more than stable enough for the setup mentioned. Have a look on one of my website pages: http://w
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Geert
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Question about MACH1 GTO on Meade Tripod
Only the ADATRI, even the holes line up nicely, no drilling required. But you have to remove/change the big center screw so you can still use the spreader while keeping a flat surface on the tripod wh
Only the ADATRI, even the holes line up nicely, no drilling required. But you have to remove/change the big center screw so you can still use the spreader while keeping a flat surface on the tripod wh
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Geert
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Mach1GTO First Light - Streaked star images ...???
Eric, the ap900 or ap1200 setting in the keypad is OK for the Mach1GTO. The problem you describe points to a poor polar alignment. If you used only the polar alignment scope, maybe that one is out of
Eric, the ap900 or ap1200 setting in the keypad is OK for the Mach1GTO. The problem you describe points to a poor polar alignment. If you used only the polar alignment scope, maybe that one is out of
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Geert
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guiding
Hi Peter, Yes, and I was not happy with the star images it gave with my SBIG ST-402E. The focuser is a simple sliding tube, making accurate focusing difficult (although after "rough" focusing, you can
Hi Peter, Yes, and I was not happy with the star images it gave with my SBIG ST-402E. The focuser is a simple sliding tube, making accurate focusing difficult (although after "rough" focusing, you can
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Geert
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Mach 1 GTO Keypad problems
Don't feel lonely;-) my Mach 1GTO keypad also gave up this morning, I can’t get past the Sync/Resume from Park menu. Sent a support request to AP, luckily I can also use my AP1200 keypad on the Mach1
Don't feel lonely;-) my Mach 1GTO keypad also gave up this morning, I can’t get past the Sync/Resume from Park menu. Sent a support request to AP, luckily I can also use my AP1200 keypad on the Mach1
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Geert
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Mach 1 GTO Keypad problems
First thing I checked, I used three different and good power supplies, but now you mention it I think I need to check one more thing that I may have overlooked, let's say a weak link on the power cabl
First thing I checked, I used three different and good power supplies, but now you mention it I think I need to check one more thing that I may have overlooked, let's say a weak link on the power cabl
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Geert
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Mach 1 GTO Keypad problems
Just want to let you know that everything works OK now. There was a voltage drop due to a bad connection on one of the plugs, I could not see this as the power LED colour cannot be seen in daylight wh
Just want to let you know that everything works OK now. There was a voltage drop due to a bad connection on one of the plugs, I could not see this as the power LED colour cannot be seen in daylight wh
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ADATRI for sale
Hello, I have an ADATRI adapter for AP Mach1 for sale. Also a DIY quick release adapter for this ADATRI and an AP tripod. I'm in Belgium, Europe. Contact me via my personal email if interested, not vi
Hello, I have an ADATRI adapter for AP Mach1 for sale. Also a DIY quick release adapter for this ADATRI and an AP tripod. I'm in Belgium, Europe. Contact me via my personal email if interested, not vi
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Solar filters
Jim, The cheapest and good filter is a Baader Astro-Solar filter that is put in front of the objective. The best but expensive solution is to use a (Baader) Herschel prism. Both available from Astro-P
Jim, The cheapest and good filter is a Baader Astro-Solar filter that is put in front of the objective. The best but expensive solution is to use a (Baader) Herschel prism. Both available from Astro-P
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Geert
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AP GTO CP3 "L" and "O" ROM
Hello, I replaced these ROM chips with the latest "S" version in my AP mounts. Rather than throwing the chips away, if someone would be interested in either a "L" or the "O" version ROM chip to replac
Hello, I replaced these ROM chips with the latest "S" version in my AP mounts. Rather than throwing the chips away, if someone would be interested in either a "L" or the "O" version ROM chip to replac
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Geert
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Cabrio-Dome installed
Actually, Cabrio-Dome already exists: http://www.123pool.de/Pool-Zubehoer/Abdeckungen-fuer-Pools/Cabrio-Dome/ Geert Vdbulcke Belgium Van: ap-gto@... [mailto:ap-gto@...] Namens
Actually, Cabrio-Dome already exists: http://www.123pool.de/Pool-Zubehoer/Abdeckungen-fuer-Pools/Cabrio-Dome/ Geert Vdbulcke Belgium Van: ap-gto@... [mailto:ap-gto@...] Namens
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