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leveling the RAPAS on Mach2 14 messages
Hi, I understand that Mach2 can be used without leveling the tripod. This is great for us, since our tripod cannot be adjusted and therefore cannot be leveled. However, this will create a problem for
Hi, I understand that Mach2 can be used without leveling the tripod. This is great for us, since our tripod cannot be adjusted and therefore cannot be leveled. However, this will create a problem for
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By weihaowang
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Triple Piggy Back works! 2 messages
Boy, and I thought I was pushing the weight limit. Looks like you're using a shaft extension too. Jeff
Boy, and I thought I was pushing the weight limit. Looks like you're using a shaft extension too. Jeff
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By Jeff B
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10 inch f6.6 reflector on ap1100? 5 messages
Hi I have an 1100 on order and I have an old 10 inch f6.6 reflector with superb optics. I was thinking I might try imaging with it. Would the mount handle it? At the moment it is a truss tube DOB. I w
Hi I have an 1100 on order and I have an old 10 inch f6.6 reflector with superb optics. I was thinking I might try imaging with it. Would the mount handle it? At the moment it is a truss tube DOB. I w
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By Tom Blahovici
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Craig Young
How do get in touch with you about Atrack? Max Mirot
How do get in touch with you about Atrack? Max Mirot
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By Max Mirot
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AsiairPro and CP4
Good Afternoon, For those of you using the Asiair Pro, what method are are you using to connect to the Asiair Pro to your CP4? WiFi, USB cable, Ethernet cable..... Thanks Steve
Good Afternoon, For those of you using the Asiair Pro, what method are are you using to connect to the Asiair Pro to your CP4? WiFi, USB cable, Ethernet cable..... Thanks Steve
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By Steve Salvo
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More unguided images with the Mach2 and APCC Pro 21 messages
#APCC
#Mach2GTO
Hi All, I have myself back into the unguided imaging grove with the Mach2. Unless I mis-configure my Sequence Generator Pro/PlateSolve2 profile again. ;-) I couldn't be happier with the Mach2 and the
Hi All, I have myself back into the unguided imaging grove with the Mach2. Unless I mis-configure my Sequence Generator Pro/PlateSolve2 profile again. ;-) I couldn't be happier with the Mach2 and the
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By Dean Jacobsen
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10 inch f6.6 reflector on ap1100?
Hi I have an 1100 on order and I have an old 10 inch f6.6 reflector with superb optics. I was thinking I might try imaging with it. Would the mount handle it? At the moment it is a truss tube DOB. I w
Hi I have an 1100 on order and I have an old 10 inch f6.6 reflector with superb optics. I was thinking I might try imaging with it. Would the mount handle it? At the moment it is a truss tube DOB. I w
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By Tom Blahovici
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One computer I can create a virtual port. Second computer says I have to buy a license for the activeX control (virtual port) for this computer. 21 messages
#APCC
So I have two computers that I am setting up. My main PC (desktop gaming system) and a little Mini pc. On the little guy everything seems to work as it should. ON the main PC system I have an issue wh
So I have two computers that I am setting up. My main PC (desktop gaming system) and a little Mini pc. On the little guy everything seems to work as it should. ON the main PC system I have an issue wh
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By Micheal Fields Jr
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Three new videos
Well guys a few more. tony Keypad Hook for Astro-Physics Eagle Tripods to hang the Keypad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeEGTEe_ALY Astro-Physics caps required for CP5 RA & DEC ports https://www.you
Well guys a few more. tony Keypad Hook for Astro-Physics Eagle Tripods to hang the Keypad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeEGTEe_ALY Astro-Physics caps required for CP5 RA & DEC ports https://www.you
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By Harley Davidson
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Keypad for Mach2
#Mach2GTO
I seem to be a bit behind the times with regard to recent developments concerning the keypad. I recall seeing mention of the new keypads and the their software upgrades in posts over the last month or
I seem to be a bit behind the times with regard to recent developments concerning the keypad. I recall seeing mention of the new keypads and the their software upgrades in posts over the last month or
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By Dean Jacobsen
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M42 from my future observatory site 32 messages
I am buying some property in West Texas and this is my first light. I have not purchased yet and just went out there with my portable setup one night. I lost most of my subs as the humidity was 90 per
I am buying some property in West Texas and this is my first light. I have not purchased yet and just went out there with my portable setup one night. I lost most of my subs as the humidity was 90 per
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By Robert Chozick
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CDK 14 on a Mach 2? 13 messages
#Mach2GTO
Based on the weight of the OTA + focuser/OAG/guider/FW of 55 lbs, outer diameter of 16" and a total length of 50", a CDK 14 would be well within the "Green" of the Mach 2 capacity chart in both RA and
Based on the weight of the OTA + focuser/OAG/guider/FW of 55 lbs, outer diameter of 16" and a total length of 50", a CDK 14 would be well within the "Green" of the Mach 2 capacity chart in both RA and
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Need to reload keypad image ("Object below horizon" error) 3 messages
Hi. It looks like I need to reload the image in my Mach-1 keypad - I'm getting the "Object Below Horizon" error message, but only for non-stellar / non-solar system objects. I did a search but could o
Hi. It looks like I need to reload the image in my Mach-1 keypad - I'm getting the "Object Below Horizon" error message, but only for non-stellar / non-solar system objects. I did a search but could o
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By steve.winston@...
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#Mach2GTO #fieldsetup #mach2gto
#Mach2GTO
Earlier this evening (Dec. 20) the Mach2 at a lakefront Milwaukee parking lot, set up to shoot the Jupiter-Saturn conjunction. Then clouds. The good news: daytime field alignment worked. I leveled the
Earlier this evening (Dec. 20) the Mach2 at a lakefront Milwaukee parking lot, set up to shoot the Jupiter-Saturn conjunction. Then clouds. The good news: daytime field alignment worked. I leveled the
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By ernie.mastroianni@...
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APCC update URL not found 7 messages
I'm trying to follow the APCC update link for 1.8.8.9 but all I can get is URL not found. Can anybody help? Thanks Bill Conrad
I'm trying to follow the APCC update link for 1.8.8.9 but all I can get is URL not found. Can anybody help? Thanks Bill Conrad
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By Bill Conrad
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Install APCC Pro on a new laptop? 4 messages
#APCC
I have been using APCC Pro on an old laptop without any problem, but I want to upgrade that computer to a new one. Does the key/license I already have work or do I need a new one? Thank you,
I have been using APCC Pro on an old laptop without any problem, but I want to upgrade that computer to a new one. Does the key/license I already have work or do I need a new one? Thank you,
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By Marcelo Figueroa
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[ap-ug] Christmas ornament in the sky
The Perfect Astro Ornament! 🎄 Pete
The Perfect Astro Ornament! 🎄 Pete
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By Pete Lardizabal
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Christmas ornament in the sky 5 messages
Hi Astrogeeks, Just in time for the season, a beautiful bauble hanging high in the sky right now, well within reach of even the smallest scopes. This was my Fall project that took several months to ga
Hi Astrogeeks, Just in time for the season, a beautiful bauble hanging high in the sky right now, well within reach of even the smallest scopes. This was my Fall project that took several months to ga
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By Roland Christen
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Balance helper by amp draw? 15 messages
#Mach2GTO
Hi there! First day owning a AP mount which happens to be the Mach2GTO :) Up until today my imaging mount was solely a 10Micron. I bought the Mach2 to put in an observatory because having one premium
Hi there! First day owning a AP mount which happens to be the Mach2GTO :) Up until today my imaging mount was solely a 10Micron. I bought the Mach2 to put in an observatory because having one premium
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By Micheal Fields Jr
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PEMPro Polar Wizard Question 4 messages
#Polar_Alignment
I am trying to polar align my AP1100 using Pempro's polar wizard. In the step where the wizard tries to determine north/south/east/west I get no mount movement and the imaging fails, I am using the ma
I am trying to polar align my AP1100 using Pempro's polar wizard. In the step where the wizard tries to determine north/south/east/west I get no mount movement and the imaging fails, I am using the ma
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By Shailesh Trivedi
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