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AP 1100 - 2 minutes unguided
I can do 5 minutes unguided with my 1600GTO and Planewave 17 at 2935mm fl and .63"/pixel. Permanent setup, very good drift polar alignment. Depends on other factors than the mount. Mike J. Shade: msha
I can do 5 minutes unguided with my 1600GTO and Planewave 17 at 2935mm fl and .63"/pixel. Permanent setup, very good drift polar alignment. Depends on other factors than the mount. Mike J. Shade: msha
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Mike Shade
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Meridian Limits Sanity Check
ACP will control the flip, screwing around in another program is not going to do anything as Ray has offered. I also run ACP and it will anticipate a "safety zone" for a GEM, based on altitude and ima
ACP will control the flip, screwing around in another program is not going to do anything as Ray has offered. I also run ACP and it will anticipate a "safety zone" for a GEM, based on altitude and ima
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Mike Shade
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Meridian Limits Sanity Check
If everything is working so well, why screw with anything? It sounds like your system is working as you want it to. Mike J. Shade: mshade@... Mike J. Shade Photography: mshadephotography.com In War:
If everything is working so well, why screw with anything? It sounds like your system is working as you want it to. Mike J. Shade: mshade@... Mike J. Shade Photography: mshadephotography.com In War:
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Mike Shade
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OT Equipment insurance
Thanks, looking into that option. I am rural, might be a bit of a challenge, but will try. Mike J. Shade: mshade@... Mike J. Shade Photography: mshadephotography.com In War: Resolution In Defeat: De
Thanks, looking into that option. I am rural, might be a bit of a challenge, but will try. Mike J. Shade: mshade@... Mike J. Shade Photography: mshadephotography.com In War: Resolution In Defeat: De
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Mike Shade
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OT Equipment insurance
I am having a bit of a problem with my insurance company. Like many I have a few telescopes, mounts, and associated equipment. I was told that the equipment was covered under the "personal property" s
I am having a bit of a problem with my insurance company. Like many I have a few telescopes, mounts, and associated equipment. I was told that the equipment was covered under the "personal property" s
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Mike Shade
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ENOUGH ON TEAM VIEWER
Seriously, how many hundred messages are needed on this? Enough already. Mike J. Shade: mshade@... Mike J. Shade Photography: mshadephotography.com In War: Resolution In Defeat: Defiance In Victory:
Seriously, how many hundred messages are needed on this? Enough already. Mike J. Shade: mshade@... Mike J. Shade Photography: mshadephotography.com In War: Resolution In Defeat: Defiance In Victory:
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Mike Shade
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APCC: Mount not executing meridian flip when meridian limit reached
Would people STOP sending large files to the group! There are people here who live rural and do not have fast Internet and 5mb and now a 9 mb file is not appreciated. Thanks Mike J. Shade: mshade@...
Would people STOP sending large files to the group! There are people here who live rural and do not have fast Internet and 5mb and now a 9 mb file is not appreciated. Thanks Mike J. Shade: mshade@...
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Mike Shade
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Best visual filters?
Anyone have any thoughts on 1.25" filters for visual lunar/planetary work? Who makes good quality stuff and what has people's experiences been? Thanks... Mike J. Shade: mshade@... Mike J. Shade Phot
Anyone have any thoughts on 1.25" filters for visual lunar/planetary work? Who makes good quality stuff and what has people's experiences been? Thanks... Mike J. Shade: mshade@... Mike J. Shade Phot
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Mike Shade
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Mach2 price and specs are now on the AP website
People are commenting about the price of the M2, it being higher than they think it ought to be, or thought it would be, hoped it would be or whatever. Pointing out the obvious common sense that with
People are commenting about the price of the M2, it being higher than they think it ought to be, or thought it would be, hoped it would be or whatever. Pointing out the obvious common sense that with
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Mike Shade
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Mach2 price and specs are now on the AP website
If you do or do not find my comments condescending is not my concern; that was not my intent. My point was and is that AP products are worth the price. The specifics of the new M2 are impressive, as R
If you do or do not find my comments condescending is not my concern; that was not my intent. My point was and is that AP products are worth the price. The specifics of the new M2 are impressive, as R
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Mike Shade
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Mach2 price and specs are now on the AP website
As an amateur astronomer for over 40 years using various telescopes, mounts, and accessories, it has remained consistently obvious that you get what you pay for. This goes for optics and mounts especi
As an amateur astronomer for over 40 years using various telescopes, mounts, and accessories, it has remained consistently obvious that you get what you pay for. This goes for optics and mounts especi
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Mike Shade
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Mach2 update and discussion of features
Wonder when/if you folks might make an adapter for Fujifilm X mount cameras (like my XT3) so I can attach it to the field flattener I use on my 130GT?...Currently it is configured for Nikon, would lov
Wonder when/if you folks might make an adapter for Fujifilm X mount cameras (like my XT3) so I can attach it to the field flattener I use on my 130GT?...Currently it is configured for Nikon, would lov
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Mike Shade
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1600 GTO balance question
There was something a few days ago about balance on a 1600. I believe someone offered that if the mount is significantly out of balance there can be some issues with the gears or some such thing. I ha
There was something a few days ago about balance on a 1600. I believe someone offered that if the mount is significantly out of balance there can be some issues with the gears or some such thing. I ha
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Mike Shade
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New polar alignment method (Re: New file uploaded to ap-gto)
Perhaps put it on the AP website in the tech support section... Mike J. Shade: mshade@... Mike J. Shade Photography: mshadephotography.com In War: Resolution In Defeat: Defiance In Victory: Magnanim
Perhaps put it on the AP website in the tech support section... Mike J. Shade: mshade@... Mike J. Shade Photography: mshadephotography.com In War: Resolution In Defeat: Defiance In Victory: Magnanim
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Mike Shade
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ASCOM guiding
Thanks for the info...I am using Sky 6, NOT SkyX...same apply? Mike J. Shade: mshade@... Mike J. Shade Photography: mshadephotography.com In War: Resolution In Defeat: Defiance In Victory: Magnanimi
Thanks for the info...I am using Sky 6, NOT SkyX...same apply? Mike J. Shade: mshade@... Mike J. Shade Photography: mshadephotography.com In War: Resolution In Defeat: Defiance In Victory: Magnanimi
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Mike Shade
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ASCOM guiding
There was a thread recently about setting different guiding than a guider cable...If anyone can comment that would be appreciated: AP1600GTO/AP V2 driver/MaximDL ccd V51.8/SKY V6/SBIG STL 6303E/ACP/CD
There was a thread recently about setting different guiding than a guider cable...If anyone can comment that would be appreciated: AP1600GTO/AP V2 driver/MaximDL ccd V51.8/SKY V6/SBIG STL 6303E/ACP/CD
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Mike Shade
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Are the new mounts really less rugged than the very old ones way back when?
I have been an astrophotographer for over 30 years and have used a number of cameras, mounts and OTAs. I have found AP mounts to be a very good investment-and I have used other brands through the year
I have been an astrophotographer for over 30 years and have used a number of cameras, mounts and OTAs. I have found AP mounts to be a very good investment-and I have used other brands through the year
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Mike Shade
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Upgrading CP3 to CP4
I am upgrading, or putting back on the 1600 the CP4 controller (had the CP3 on there, don't quite recall why I did that). The CP4was used on the same mount, same location and should have that informat
I am upgrading, or putting back on the 1600 the CP4 controller (had the CP3 on there, don't quite recall why I did that). The CP4was used on the same mount, same location and should have that informat
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Mike Shade
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PemPro question
OK, thanks Ray. I would guess that somewhat longer exposures 2" would be preferable than shorter say .5"...? Another question...when I gather data, I try to shoot as high as possible through as little
OK, thanks Ray. I would guess that somewhat longer exposures 2" would be preferable than shorter say .5"...? Another question...when I gather data, I try to shoot as high as possible through as little
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Mike Shade
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PemPro question
Have a question about training a PEC curve on my 1600GTO. Running a Planewave CDK 17/SBIG STL6303E camera. Unbinned image scale is .63"/pixel. I have always gathered data binned 1x, and have gathered
Have a question about training a PEC curve on my 1600GTO. Running a Planewave CDK 17/SBIG STL6303E camera. Unbinned image scale is .63"/pixel. I have always gathered data binned 1x, and have gathered
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