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Horizons with SGP?
Also select no guiding and deselect dithering in SGP. Frank
Also select no guiding and deselect dithering in SGP. Frank
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Replacing a thru the mount cable whilst scope is on an AP 1600GTO
You can fish a cable through the mount if you have a reasonable cable count. System design is important. A NUC mounted on the scope for a simple portable setup makes sense, but for an observatory setu
You can fish a cable through the mount if you have a reasonable cable count. System design is important. A NUC mounted on the scope for a simple portable setup makes sense, but for an observatory setu
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ASCOM observing conditions for Pegasus Astro Uranus Metro Sensor
#APCC
Thanks Clayton. Frank
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ASCOM observing conditions for Pegasus Astro Uranus Metro Sensor
#APCC
I recently acquired one and was able to connect it to APPC to get environmental data. I couldn’t get GPS input, but haven’t had time to investigate. Frank
I recently acquired one and was able to connect it to APPC to get environmental data. I couldn’t get GPS input, but haven’t had time to investigate. Frank
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We want your Astro and AP Equipment Images
Hi Brian, Here is my setup and an image of the Eastern Veil Nebula taken with the AG Optical 14.5” CDK on the AP 1600. Frank
Hi Brian, Here is my setup and an image of the Eastern Veil Nebula taken with the AG Optical 14.5” CDK on the AP 1600. Frank
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M27, AP1100 and a F/10 Celestron Edge
Nice image. Russ Croman’s NoiseXterminator is a reasonably priced plug in for PI that works in both linear and non-linear modes. His StarXterminator is also very useful. Once I have an RGB image I use
Nice image. Russ Croman’s NoiseXterminator is a reasonably priced plug in for PI that works in both linear and non-linear modes. His StarXterminator is also very useful. Once I have an RGB image I use
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Our blinding blaring world
One useful tool in combating light pollution is the concept of light trespass. The county I live in has a requirement that all lights be shielded to prevent intrusion beyond the property line. Why sho
One useful tool in combating light pollution is the concept of light trespass. The county I live in has a requirement that all lights be shielded to prevent intrusion beyond the property line. Why sho
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Our blinding blaring world
I live on the coast half way between LA and the Bay area. The sky is fairly dark particularly out toward the ocean. We are blessed with a perpetual water shortage that has stopped all new development.
I live on the coast half way between LA and the Bay area. The sky is fairly dark particularly out toward the ocean. We are blessed with a perpetual water shortage that has stopped all new development.
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ZWO color camera problem
From the MDL manual: Many cameras produce images that are offset slightly from the nominal starting position. This results in a misalignment of the Bayer pattern, which in turn produces grossly incorr
From the MDL manual: Many cameras produce images that are offset slightly from the nominal starting position. This results in a misalignment of the Bayer pattern, which in turn produces grossly incorr
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Mach2 Error Messages
I have had occasions where the APCC error message page appears minimized below the task bar. I just right click it in the minimized state to close it. I then select View Error Messages in APCC and the
I have had occasions where the APCC error message page appears minimized below the task bar. I just right click it in the minimized state to close it. I then select View Error Messages in APCC and the
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MACH2GTO Price increase
What price applies if you were already on the list? Frank
What price applies if you were already on the list? Frank
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Off Topic-NUC Computer
I was attracted to putting the NUC on the OTA, but have found no practical advantage. I have two StarTech USB 3.0 7-port hubs on the mount and can download images simultaneously from two 16803 cameras
I was attracted to putting the NUC on the OTA, but have found no practical advantage. I have two StarTech USB 3.0 7-port hubs on the mount and can download images simultaneously from two 16803 cameras
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Off Topic-NUC Computer
I have a side by side configuration mounted on an AP 1600 and the two main scopes each have a piggyback scope. All scopes have cameras and electronic focusers and there are two filter wheels. I have t
I have a side by side configuration mounted on an AP 1600 and the two main scopes each have a piggyback scope. All scopes have cameras and electronic focusers and there are two filter wheels. I have t
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Dual scope setup question
One computer can handle all of the equipment for two scopes with no problem. Other than camera downloads, most of the interfaces are low data rate. I considered mounting a computer on the declination
One computer can handle all of the equipment for two scopes with no problem. Other than camera downloads, most of the interfaces are low data rate. I considered mounting a computer on the declination
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Dual scope setup question
Here is my AP1600 quad scope rig. One 250 mm RC scope One 152 mm refractor Two 80 mm guide scopes. Two through the mount power lines each feeding a ten-port Rigrunner power distribution unit. One thro
Here is my AP1600 quad scope rig. One 250 mm RC scope One 152 mm refractor Two 80 mm guide scopes. Two through the mount power lines each feeding a ten-port Rigrunner power distribution unit. One thro
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Which GTOCP* connection do you use?
I have an industrial mini computer near the mount that has RS 232 ports that I use to connect to the mount. Frank
I have an industrial mini computer near the mount that has RS 232 ports that I use to connect to the mount. Frank
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Remote power on/off via USB relay Arduino CH340. Maybe add it to APCC?
Check out RelayPros. They have am easily configurable software control tool. https://relaypros.com/Relay/Relay/USB_Relay_Controller For a more packaged solution check out Kmtronic. They have a nice co
Check out RelayPros. They have am easily configurable software control tool. https://relaypros.com/Relay/Relay/USB_Relay_Controller For a more packaged solution check out Kmtronic. They have a nice co
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Triple Piggy Back Works!
I’m not impressed with the image, particularly with an 80 mm scope. AP cautions against large moments of inertia. You are moving the center of gravity a long way from the RA axis. Even with good balan
I’m not impressed with the image, particularly with an 80 mm scope. AP cautions against large moments of inertia. You are moving the center of gravity a long way from the RA axis. Even with good balan
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Triple Piggy Back Works!
AP has an extension for the counterweight shaft. Frank
AP has an extension for the counterweight shaft. Frank
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AP 800
You would probably have to replace the motors. Frank
You would probably have to replace the motors. Frank
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