I could do that - but that does not address the problem At some point I suspect I will have to upgrade. P

ESD lockup? It was in the 30s tonight. Not too cold. So if security is the reason - what can be done - P

I had tested everything few days ago inside and everything was working. Set up tonight. After setting up (before connecting anything) I left the scope for few minutes and during that time Windows 10 d

This is what I did the first time I got the RAPAS. I used PemPro to polar align - what I thought was pretty accurate - and then adjusted the set screws on the RAPAS and put polaris in the right spot.

Ok. I'm getting a little confused :-)) So what is the best way to align the RAPAS "perfectly" so it points to true north If pempro does not do it. P

Any final answer to this? I am interested as I see the same with my RAPAS - even after adjusting it using PemPro - it drifts over time in the circle. Petur

I adjusted the set screws after using Pempro for polar alignment and got pretty good results I thought. My question is - during the night if I look through RAPAS at different times - it is a little bi

Just got mine. Beautiful. Polar alignment with it looks too good to be true :-)), especially for us you have to set up every night. Peter

thanks. P

I'm trying to figure out what I can use for off axis guiding for the AP140 using the STL 11000 with the 0.76x telecompressor corrector (155TCC). I was looking at the MMOAG (from astrodon) but it only

Couple of questions. 1. Do I need the full version of pinpoint - e.g. can't use the version that comes with maximdl? 2. How can I find out if I have the OpenGL 1.5 or later version? Peter

I'm looking for one too. Has anyone tried the Icron Ranger® USB 2.0 Extender – Four-Port (USBIEXT4P) - that Astro-Physics sells. They are expensive but look good !! Peter

Has anyone used the Baader Planetarium Vario Finder for guiding ? Peter

Anyone using the AP140 for imaging. I can only find rare images on the web (I'm sure there are many out there !). Please send link. Peter

I recently got an AP 140. I'm going to use it with STL 11000 - not sure what flattener, compressor etc to get. the 27TVPH is only $250 the 155TCC is $1520 Can someone please explain the difference - w

Very nice. Here is another image of it passing the double cluster. http://astro.bsd.is/cometss.html Peter

Gotta love this mount. This image is taken after only using the polar scope to align (takes 2 minutes). http://astro.bsd.is/horseheadn.html Question - how accurate does polar alignment have to be when

Is my AP900 sturdy enough for a PlaneWave CDK12.5 scope? Peter

Is my AP900 sturdy enough for a PlaneWave CDK12.5 scope? Peter

any difference in results ? - one better than the other? Peter error data That in the