I've been doing some unguided imaging with my AP1600 w/Absolute Encoders and APCC Pro and have seen some interesting behavior with unguided imaging. The first few nights that I run unguided after buil

I just received my new 1100GTO today, and I'm getting it setup in my backyard observatory. It's a very impressive piece of equipment. I think the counterweight bar weighs more than my first mount. My

Hi, My Mach2 failed to meridian flip last night.. I've looked at the logs and nothing jumps out at me. I was using SGP as well, and normally meridian flips are done with little drama but best I can te

Just wondering as I prepping to mount my 1100GTO. I have removed the old CGE-Pro from the pier and getting ready to mount the 119FSA adapter and wondered if everyone used all 8 1/4-20 bolt positions o

I am sure this question is straightforward and I have read it in the manual but I must ask for clarification about stability. I am considering putting my AP1100 in an observatory. To reduce the height

Running an APPM session with a f/10 (native f/15 with 0.67 focal reducer) Cassegrain on an 1100 using an ASI1600MC-Cool. Image scale is 0.26 but because this is a OSC at Ray's suggestion I used 0.52 f

I’m curious if anyone knows the sizes or if any AP personnel would post the sizes of the connectors used on the control box. We use these in aviation to cover unused connectors, and I think I would li

Hello, looking for opinions and guidance for how many points to model. There are a lot of topics on this but none of them seem to answer my questions. I set up each time in my backyard in the same pla

While not directly mount related it does concern powering systems. For a system I run at SRO and one at home I have Web Power switches for the scripting the powering of equipment on/off through ACP Ex

Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMTwtb3TVIk Rolando -- Roland Christen Astro-Physics

I recently took over as Observatory Director for my club's observatory and outreach center. With COVID putting a halt on the in-person outreach events that we have done on a monthly basis (and hope to

Is it me or does time slow down the day you are waiting for the brown truck to deliver your new mount (1100GTO)?

I think this is a George or Howard question, but any knowlegable input is welcome. After removing the saddle from my 1200, I saw that the unused perimeter screw holes in th dec head had been stuffed w

I know I read this somewhere but can't find it now. After only 3 weeks being attached the dovetail saddle plate had become very much stuck to the top of the Dec axis of my new 1100GTO. What is the pre

I'm experiencing a strange problem that's driving me bonkers. Just for background, and to assure folks that I'm not a complete novice with these issues, please note that I use the same setup on severa

I know this is an oft-imaged galaxy, but it is one of the first images I am proud of. Image processing is challenging, but capture is a breeze with the Mach2. Sky-watcher 120 with ASI294MM, https://as

I would like to thanks AP stuff, especially Daleen Palmer who sent me very quickly a new GTOCP4, keypad and other accessories to Czech Republic for my AP-900. I do not know what happened with my older

Really getting tired of dealing with SkyX for plate solving, it is a really poor experience, as you get into 0.6" - 0.4"/px imaging. Meanwhile ASTAP works excellent. I have resorted to using SGP as a

Hi trying to mount C11 edge, 130mm and 80mm refractors on AP mount. The Astro-Physics mounts offer a variety of saddle and dovetail options. I’m looking for recommendations and links/images of how AP

Hi everyone. I have used APPM successfully with my Mach2 and 130mm Starfire GTX. I am now trying to build a model for my 1100 with a CFF 300 on it. I have some specific questions about image scale. I'