I saw the ad on Cloudy Nights. Is that tripod capable of carrying a Mach2 and a hefty 9.25 Schmidt-Cass with photo gear?

Thanks, Roland, I’ll give that a try.

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To clarify, I’ll continue to try a custom tracking model when time permits…

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During an imaging session this fall, I attempted to create a custom tracking model with my Mach2 and GTO keypad. After some fiddling and experimenting, I was unsuccessful, but a two-minute test image

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I use a Seahorse case (model 920) which by chance precisely fits the Mach2 configured in the 43 degree north position with the 10" saddle and ADATRI attached. I added a layer of the A-P high-density f

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I do understand your qualifier, makes sense. But I have a choice, my laptop has both the USB-A type port and one available USB-C port. Is the type C more reliable than the A in the context of using it

In regards to the USB data throughput port on the Mach2, would a USB-C to USB-A cord have an advantage over the older-style USB cords? I have a newer Lenovo PC with a USB-C port. I'd like to connect m

I've had a Mach2 for a couple years now, but I was a Mac user and connected directly via SkySafari or using my hand controller. I'm now using a PC, so I can run APCC pro. Is there a way that I can get

How much weight is that Mach2 carrying? And is the 10” Maksutov f/16?

I had no problems at all with my Mach2 at about 0 deg F in MKE earlier this month. Taken with a C925 at f/10.

Take a look at the Seahorse 920 case specifications. Fits my Mach2 perfectly, without taking off my short AP saddle. about $150 shipped. https://www.casesbymasco.com/product-130020/920-Protective-Case

Thanks George!

I'm a Mach2 owner and use it with a MacBook Pro and iPhone and keypad hand controller. The recent upgrades to Sky Safari are a big improvement. I can use Sky Safari Plus to run the mount with my iPhon

My apologies Jeff and the A-P group, and glad you looked closely. I was mistaken, I have the Seahorse 920, and NOT the 830. It has a width of 13.88 inches, which is critical to get the width of the mo

Hi Jeff C. Thanks for this post, you inspired me to look for a travel case. I found this: A Seahorse 830 equipment case. Arrived today. It fits my Mach2 precisely, without removing the dovetail clamp

My thinking has been that if the RAPAS is properly calibrated to the Mach2's RA axis, then a non-leveled tripod won't make a difference. Once the polar axis is precisely aligned, it does not care what

Great shot. Super sharp, excellent processing.

Earlier this evening (Dec. 20) the Mach2 at a lakefront Milwaukee parking lot, set up to shoot the Jupiter-Saturn conjunction. Then clouds. The good news: daytime field alignment worked. I leveled the

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Hi, 130FeetDeep, It is safe to say that SkySafari 6 Pro and Plus work properly with the Mach2 and the CP5 (given my setup) but certain conditions can create WiFi drop outs. However, I found no fault w

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Hello all, I recently did some more extensive tests to isolate the Mach2 WiFi issues I've had and got some interesting results. First, my field setup: A PC with APCC Pro runs the mount. My MacBook Pro

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