I for the life of me can't get APCC to display the Rest -API as an option. All of my settings seem to allow it. I also cannot find any documentation on this issue. Regards, David C. Finch

Im going to pick up a used AP1200GTO for my observatory! Never had AP equipment before. 1200GTO mount, serial number; 1200802. GTOCP3 serial number: CP3-0874. With the v2 chip. Im looking for advice o

That's a great image. It gives a nice perspective of the size of Mars vs a crater on the Moon like Tycho. Love it! Jim Phillips Get Outlook for iOS From: main@ap-ug.groups.io <main@ap-ug.groups.io> on

I have a friend who has and is still happily using his 900QMD mount. Recently he tried connecting my Nexus DSC to its 4000 tick encoders, but the Nexus didn't like it and did weird things, loosing its

The skies cleared for us in Northern Illinois for the egress of Mars from behind the Moon. Visually it was a stunning sight in the 12" Mak-Cass with a wide-field eyepiece. Marj and I took turns to see

All those years of scope making. Roland your steadier than a rock. Great shot Gh Andy’s Run Observatory

I'm trying to find specs for constructing a concrete base for my 1600GTO AE with about 75-100lbs of payload on a 10" diam 42" AP pier. Any pointers/links greatly appreciated. Thanks

I posted a link to an early version of this weekend's target in the "Bad observing conditions!" thread. I think I finally have the final version. This was taken on some friends' property out in the An

Here is a stupid question. I now do preliminary alignemnt with the RAPAS. I then go to NINA and do their three point alignment, which by the way puts things spot on as best as I can tell. The procedur

As the title says the power supply of my Mach 2 has died, the mount does not respond, no light, no nothing. And the little green light on the power supply doesn't light up either. I am already contact

Hey Team, My ap1100 Non AE mount seems to have lost direction now. Goto and park slew to random dangerous directions. I have tried moving the mount using apcc to random position in the sky , plate sol

🎄🎄🎄 😎 Pete

https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2022/12/2022-space-telescope-advent-calendar/672317/ Enjoy! Rolando -- Roland Christen Astro-Physics

I have decided to go with this design (if possible) for a pier because it's not difficult using laminated wood. The question is: will the ADATRI support the weight of a Mach1 plus a 130GTX plus equipm

I'm putting together a new-to-me A-P 140EDF Starfile (circa 2007 or so) that has a 2.7" focuser and field flattener (67PF582). I was thinking of adding an OAG, filter wheel and ZWO ASI2600mm, but none

I have a Mach2 and Keypad and I am just now learning how to use an Autoguider w/ PHD2 [learning how use modeling will be a winter project]. During my last observing session, with PHD2 active, I notice

I have just purchased a first generation mach 1. It's in beautiful condition and I'm looking forward to getting it out under the stars! With the clutch knobs loose, both axis are very stiff. Using a f

Hi, I am asking for a friend with an AP 1200 Cp4, no APCC, Esatto Focuser. Mount is connected through a LAN cable, focuser through USB. He usually connects everything in NINA and start the session. Fo

When loading my OTA with the mount (Mach 1) in Park 2, I've always wondered if it makes a difference if the saddle locking knobs are UP or DOWN. I usually keep the dovetail and rings attached to my OT

For those who are interested, The Mauna Loa eruption on Hawaii Island is continuing and lava is now flowing down the mountain to the saddle between Mauna Loa and Mauna Kea. The telescopes on Mauna Kea