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Large Eagle Hand Knobs
I'm not sure this answers your question, but I'm using these on my Eagle tripod --> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DO2IQGU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'm not sure this answers your question, but I'm using these on my Eagle tripod --> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01DO2IQGU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Jim Hawn
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Storage box for the Mach2 mount
Thanks. I think I will go with Kaizen foam as well now that I have found a local supplier (couldn't find Kaizen foam at Home Depot). Rockler also has retail outlets throughout the US. https://www.rock
Thanks. I think I will go with Kaizen foam as well now that I have found a local supplier (couldn't find Kaizen foam at Home Depot). Rockler also has retail outlets throughout the US. https://www.rock
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Jim Hawn
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Storage box for the Mach2 mount
M Hambrick, That is an excellent solution for storing the counterweights and CW bar. Your photos really help to visualize the possibilities. Now, I need to hunt down a supplier for the high density fo
M Hambrick, That is an excellent solution for storing the counterweights and CW bar. Your photos really help to visualize the possibilities. Now, I need to hunt down a supplier for the high density fo
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Jim Hawn
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Storage box for the Mach2 mount
tony, Thanks for posting the helpful video, especially the detailed Rubbermaid product information to facilitate ordering them. Out of curiosity, what do you recommend for storing the GTOCP5 unit and
tony, Thanks for posting the helpful video, especially the detailed Rubbermaid product information to facilitate ordering them. Out of curiosity, what do you recommend for storing the GTOCP5 unit and
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Jim Hawn
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Does Howard's email at astro-physic actually work?
Hi Tom, Based on personal experience, I suggest that you give Howard another call directly. You may have to leave a message, but he'll get back to you. You can also try to call back and get him "live"
Hi Tom, Based on personal experience, I suggest that you give Howard another call directly. You may have to leave a message, but he'll get back to you. You can also try to call back and get him "live"
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Jim Hawn
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More unguided imaging with the Mach2 - the open cluster NGC 129
#Mach2GTO
Dean, impressive image. Well done, especially the vivid colors. A couple of questions for you. 1. How long were your individual sub exposures? I'm gradually increasing unguided exposure times on my Ma
Dean, impressive image. Well done, especially the vivid colors. A couple of questions for you. 1. How long were your individual sub exposures? I'm gradually increasing unguided exposure times on my Ma
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Jim Hawn
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large alignment error with polemaster & mach2
Hi Robert, I think that is right. As a rule of thumb, I too find that one arc minute or less is adequate for producing decent subs using PHD2 all other things equal.
Hi Robert, I think that is right. As a rule of thumb, I too find that one arc minute or less is adequate for producing decent subs using PHD2 all other things equal.
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Jim Hawn
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large alignment error with polemaster & mach2
You indicated: "I need to polar align my Mach 2 very quickly" To echo what many others have indicated, consider using the RAPAS to initially polar align. With a little practice, this takes about two m
You indicated: "I need to polar align my Mach 2 very quickly" To echo what many others have indicated, consider using the RAPAS to initially polar align. With a little practice, this takes about two m
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Jim Hawn
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Clarification for counterweights needed for Mach2
Hello Terri, I'd recommend contacting A-P with your question and ask for their recommendations for your use case(s). This was the route I took when I ordered my Mach2 last month. I wasn't sure what to
Hello Terri, I'd recommend contacting A-P with your question and ask for their recommendations for your use case(s). This was the route I took when I ordered my Mach2 last month. I wasn't sure what to
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Jim Hawn
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