Guys thank so much for your responses. I ordered the AP1600 today so I guess the sky is the limit :) with that said, I think the 12" f/4 would be a good compromise for me and remain somewhat portable

Hi folks: I'm planning on building a custom ONTC telescope and I was wondering what are the Newtonian limits of the 1100 and 1600GTO? I have the 1100 now and I'm on the list for the 1600; I though of

Thanks Roland for chiming in. I’m just saying my CC is ready sir, your move now :) I think there is market and it complements your lineup quite nicely. I would love to see this product.

Thats what I’m thinking, there is definitely a market for this item for those of us who want a tripod solution directly from Astro-Physics. At a sale price of ~$2500 I would be interested.

Hi folks: Everytime I see the Eagle tripod, I think: “I wish the folks at AP made a 8” version for the 1100”. I know I would pick one up. Any thoughts? i love the look and design of the Eagle :)

Folks thanks so much for all your responses. I have decided to keep course with my AEL order and i can always obtain data from the guided with no encoders/guided with encoders later. Special thanks to

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Hi Roland: Linwood’s data compares a CEM70 vs the 1100AE. I would argue that an AP mount, be a 900GTO or 1100AE should show an improvement in FWHM m/eccentricity over a CEM. I’m looking for solid data

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Hi Roland: Thanks for your reply. I was hoping for concrete data but up to now, nobody has had much of a data set or even a good comparison. I will keep fishing :)

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Hi folks: I posted a similar question in CN; after a few responses I realized I might have to come to the source. Here is my question: I currently own a 900GTO, have a 2018 AP1100 arriving soon and al

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