cytan- just a FYI I bought both the 2600MM and MC when they first became available and have had no issues whatsoever using them with SharpCap. They also connect with NINA but I have not used NINA exte

Thanks for the quick response- appreciate it.

I have an AP1100 in a permanent observatory on top of my garage parked in position 4. During the past 3 years, I've only imaged about 120 hrs per year. I read in the manual to use the keypad to move t

I am in a permanent setup in an observatory. Power comes from my house up to the observatory to a 110/120VAC to 12 vdc, 25A power supply which runs up to the GTOCP4 control box and the scope where I h

I have an 80mm piggybacked on top of my C11" on my AP1100. Cameras on both with filter wheels and auto-focusers 7 USB ports. I use to guide the 80mm with the OAG on the C11 and that works most of the

I have the Pier Tech Pier 3 in my ROR with my AP1100 on it. It is on a cement pier over 20” high and is very stable. Definitely check it out. You can see some of my observatory images here: https://ww

Thanks for the suggestion, Ray. I think I will ask them. Bruce

Bob How did you make and install "solid mirror locks"? Also, I assume you still built a pointing model- correct?

Hi Brian Gotcha- great images...... as I dabble in my Bortle 6 below average seeing skies most of the year. :-( Thanks for the info. The guiding is working ok and the PHD2 multi-star features seems to

Thank you all for the feedback. I am doing OAG now and can easily get good tracking and round stars up to 5 minutes but the guiding can be finicky at times. So, it is a thought to try but I will think

I am once again re-thinking if it makes sense to attempt unguided imaging on my C11" EdgeHD where I have now locked down my primary mirror and upgraded to the Optec FastFocus system where focusing is

For my 1100GTO, I built a cement pier that runs over 4 feet under ground and is about 15 feet above street level with Pier-Tech adjustable steel pier on top of that. It has worked great for over 3 yea

#Guiding

For the 1100GTO, I have this simple ADM bracket to work perfectly......

Nice comparative list, Luca. I also went from the 1600MM Pro to the 294MM Pro and my 2600MM Pro arrives on Wednesday. I am hoping it does have the characteristics, as you described, for the 6200MM Pro

Thanks for the info, Bryan. This is very helpful.

I am considering all options like these, including the Optec secondary fastFocus system. Thanks

Thanks for your input, Gary.....appreciate the suggestion. I will check it out. Bruce

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll check it out.

At least 2500mm

I currently use a C11" EdgeHD with an 80mm Stellarvue APO triplet piggybacked onto it in my observatory. The C11 sits on an AP1100 mount which is on an adjustable Pier Tech steel pier sitting on a cem