Hi All, A couple of new mono CMOS cameras have come out over the last few months. First a 4/3" sized camera using the back illuminated IMX492 and then most recently cameras using the back illuminated

This question is simply to satisfy my curiosity. To create the factory installed PEC curve I assume each mount must be tested and track a star like source moving at sidereal rate for several worm gear

I have a 1100 GTO mount without absolute encoders, and I have been wondering how good I can expect the guiding to be. The guiding graph below is pretty typical of what I get. Is this pretty typical, o

Although I have been using Windows / ASCOM. I am really keen to make a move to Mac/Linux. Software like CCDCiel and Ekos are maturing quickly and more importantly they are much less resource hungry an

I have been battling an issue with the Mach2 that is difficult for me to pinpoint. I am using the Mach2 with APCC Pro, I finish an imaging session by parking the mount to Park 3. When I start APCC at

Anyone in the Southern H. using the RAPAS? Can you use it effectively in light polluted skies? Thanks Bob

My friend and I have just about given up on the difference between Sync and Recalibrate with the AP900. Can somehow explain the difference in terms we can understand?? What difference does it make?? W

My Mach2 arrived on Saturday, I have set it up in the family room to get used to it’s operation. During this process I connected it to SkySafari and was pleasantly surprised that the mount connected a

Hi Just thought I would share my first image with an ASI6200mm camera. This camera is 62mpixel CMOS with next to no noise compared to my previous STL11000. This was guided with an ASI290 off axis with

How viable would be a 2 pier scenario in a SkyShed Pod observatory housing TWO Mahch2s. Some assumptions, payload configurations, and observatory dimensions are as follows. *Assumptions* ** * Red line

I'm not sure if I should ask here or in the Bisque support forum, but I'll try here first. Tonight I'm running some autoguider tests with my AP1200 connected to TheSkyX via ASCOM. I slewed to a star i

Hello, I have a Mach 1 that is running off of CP3. I've programmed the Alt Az position to be with the counterweight bar horizontal and scope pointed straight up for flats. Recently, it doesn't quite p

I tried to post this last night, but I don't think it got through. I have not been able to get ASCOM to work with my AP1200 GTO and TheSkyX (TSX). I downloaded ASCOMPlatform65SP1.exe to my Windows 10

Hello, A question: I have an AP1200GTO on a fixed concrete pillar in an observatory. Would this handle the following load: a 300 mm f/4 newton with a weight of approximately 20kg (including camera) an

So it’s supposed to get down to 3° tonight. Here in Iowa. Going to do a little testing and see how the Mach2 handles it. 🥶

Hi Fellow astronuts, I'm clearing a path to the observatory so i can test mounts and scopes. Ice cold polar vortex heading our way with temps of -25 to -30 F. Perfect for cold weather testing. Of cour

Hello all I was reading the Mach 1 GTO manual as I do from time to time to refresh my memory. I noted something that I either didn't read before or just forgot. Under the "Mount Maintenance" section (

Hi fellow Astronuts, Just a quick update on 1100 mount production. Our next production run is in the works. All machined parts are finished, we just need to do painting and assembly of the parts now.

I am selling my Mach1, which is registered in AP at my name, what do I and the new owner have to do to update that registration for future support? Thank you,

I just started getting this popup in APPC Pro when I hit the Model Button. It has been running fine for years on Win7 and I'm up to date with the latest APPC version. It still functions ok with the la