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APCC Pro license with new mount 6 messages
I was certain I read something on this topic not so long ago but typically cannot find where, so apologies in advance. The impending birth is now close so was wondering if the APCC license key is ship
I was certain I read something on this topic not so long ago but typically cannot find where, so apologies in advance. The impending birth is now close so was wondering if the APCC license key is ship
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By Bob
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Image of Milky Way stitched from 12 years of images! 3 messages
I saw this and I thought I'd share it, although, strictly not about AP mounts: https://astroanarchy.blogspot.com/ and video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-Z60eZ4yqM It's amazing that this detailed
I saw this and I thought I'd share it, although, strictly not about AP mounts: https://astroanarchy.blogspot.com/ and video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-Z60eZ4yqM It's amazing that this detailed
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By Cheng-Yang Tan
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Issue with DOVELM162 24 messages
I've always used an allen key to tighten up the knobs on the 16" saddle plate (DOVELM162) when mounting the scope. And then an allen key to untighten them when packing up However, when packing up this
I've always used an allen key to tighten up the knobs on the 16" saddle plate (DOVELM162) when mounting the scope. And then an allen key to untighten them when packing up However, when packing up this
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By DiscoDuck
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APPM requirements 10 messages
I would appreciate some guidance on how to set up APPM. I have an AP 1100GTO on an ATS pier that has been stabilized with three ratchet ropes attached to steel anchors imbedded 4 inches into a concret
I would appreciate some guidance on how to set up APPM. I have an AP 1100GTO on an ATS pier that has been stabilized with three ratchet ropes attached to steel anchors imbedded 4 inches into a concret
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By Ted Mickle
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AP1600 - Intermittent Loss of Connection 4 messages
I have my AP1600 with CP4 connected to the observatory computer using a Serial cable and USB to Serial adapter. I use SkyTools to connect to and control the mount. Occasionally I get an error indicati
I have my AP1600 with CP4 connected to the observatory computer using a Serial cable and USB to Serial adapter. I use SkyTools to connect to and control the mount. Occasionally I get an error indicati
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By Jack Huerkamp
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Dolphin Head Nebula (SH2-308) - 15 degrees above the horizon 15 messages
Hello I like to share one of the difficult targets I acquired recently. This Mach2GTO was tracking (20 minutes guiding) my target very well just 15 degrees above the horizon. No modeling this time due
Hello I like to share one of the difficult targets I acquired recently. This Mach2GTO was tracking (20 minutes guiding) my target very well just 15 degrees above the horizon. No modeling this time due
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By jypeng@...
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Mach2 intermittent loss of connection 7 messages
Hi everyone, I'm running a Mach2 with APCC Pro, TSX Pro and SG Pro all interacting. It has worked very well with one exception: I get intermittent and (to me) unexplained loss of communication to the
Hi everyone, I'm running a Mach2 with APCC Pro, TSX Pro and SG Pro all interacting. It has worked very well with one exception: I get intermittent and (to me) unexplained loss of communication to the
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By mjb87@...
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Help Parking AP 900 in TheSky 19 messages
#ASCOM_V2_Driver
I run my AP900/CP3 setup from MaxIM DL 5.24 and TheSky6 (yes, I know.) All worked fine until I decided to download the current AP driver 5.3010 and the current ASCOM plugin for TheSky5/6, V5.0.04. Max
I run my AP900/CP3 setup from MaxIM DL 5.24 and TheSky6 (yes, I know.) All worked fine until I decided to download the current AP driver 5.3010 and the current ASCOM plugin for TheSky5/6, V5.0.04. Max
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By Bob Gillette
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Bright light during point mapping
I was doing point mapping using APPM the other night, and it was going along well. Then a couple of the images had this bright flare across them, although they could be plate solved, but one of them w
I was doing point mapping using APPM the other night, and it was going along well. Then a couple of the images had this bright flare across them, although they could be plate solved, but one of them w
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By David Johnson
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Asteroid Vesta using Horizons 11 messages
#Mach2GTO
I realize this is not exactly something that hasn't been done before, but it's the first time I've tracked an asteroid and made this kind of video. The Mach2 definitely made it easier than it would ha
I realize this is not exactly something that hasn't been done before, but it's the first time I've tracked an asteroid and made this kind of video. The Mach2 definitely made it easier than it would ha
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By David Johnson
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Who needs absolute encoders! 7 messages
Seriously, tonight I had an amazing session with my AP600 but only later at night imaging west of the meridian ( 0.45). When on the east it was much worse. 0.8RMS tracking. The mount is balanced to be
Seriously, tonight I had an amazing session with my AP600 but only later at night imaging west of the meridian ( 0.45). When on the east it was much worse. 0.8RMS tracking. The mount is balanced to be
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By Tom Blahovici
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AP1100, Berlebach Planet, mounting CP4 7 messages
I am anticipating a AP 1100 in a few months, and have that plate on order for my Berlebach Planet tripod. From their website it looks like the attached. There is a “Pier/Tripod Control Box Adapter” th
I am anticipating a AP 1100 in a few months, and have that plate on order for my Berlebach Planet tripod. From their website it looks like the attached. There is a “Pier/Tripod Control Box Adapter” th
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By ap@CaptivePhotons.com
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APPM Attempt Failed - Clearly I am doing something wrong 19 messages
#APCC
#Mach2GTO
I tried my first ever attempt at building an automated pointing model using APPM. (I've used manual T-Point runs in the past.) The plate-solves were all failing. I must be doing something very wrong h
I tried my first ever attempt at building an automated pointing model using APPM. (I've used manual T-Point runs in the past.) The plate-solves were all failing. I must be doing something very wrong h
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By mjb87@...
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Mobile app --> APCC connection 2 messages
From the archives a while back there was official talk that a mobile app like Sky Safari would be able to communicate with the mount via APCC. Was this ever achieved or did the idea get abandoned? Tha
From the archives a while back there was official talk that a mobile app like Sky Safari would be able to communicate with the mount via APCC. Was this ever achieved or did the idea get abandoned? Tha
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By Bob
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Starting with counterweight up in SGPro 5 messages
#Mach2GTO
Now that I've gotten my pointing issue fixed (thank you for that), I want to try starting CW up tonight, and M104 is an ideal candidate for this from my location. I do have a question about it. With m
Now that I've gotten my pointing issue fixed (thank you for that), I want to try starting CW up tonight, and M104 is an ideal candidate for this from my location. I do have a question about it. With m
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By David Johnson
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Pier for 1100GTO 22 messages
#Guiding
I have an 1100GTO mount on order and plan to house it in an observatory on permanent pier with imaging in mind. I own an old AP 8" diameter portable pier. Would anchoring this in concrete and filling
I have an 1100GTO mount on order and plan to house it in an observatory on permanent pier with imaging in mind. I own an old AP 8" diameter portable pier. Would anchoring this in concrete and filling
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By dbrannan0523@...
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Problem with pointing model 20 messages
I’m trying to generate a pointIng model. I’ve done this before with no problem, but I have a new computer, and I’m having issues. Please see the attached. What are these RA (topo) and Dec (topo)? They
I’m trying to generate a pointIng model. I’ve done this before with no problem, but I have a new computer, and I’m having issues. Please see the attached. What are these RA (topo) and Dec (topo)? They
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By David Johnson
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Who Needs Guiding..... 2 messages
I know others have had good luck with unguided imaging, but we just got the first clear and stable night in Southern California in what seems like months, so I was able to try out my latest APPM model
I know others have had good luck with unguided imaging, but we just got the first clear and stable night in Southern California in what seems like months, so I was able to try out my latest APPM model
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By Barry Megdal
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APCC model like Mach2 6 messages
Ray, When is the Dec arc tracking model coming out in APCC? I would like trying with my AP1100 Thanks Max Mirot
Ray, When is the Dec arc tracking model coming out in APCC? I would like trying with my AP1100 Thanks Max Mirot
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By Max Mirot
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Slide Rules and Slipsticks - in the 1960's B.C. - i.e. (Before Computers) 26 messages
Don Love it – dem’ was the days of real computing, unlimited memory, and engineering hard drive. Yours looks like the famous, highly desired ... K & E Log-Log-DeciTrig-Duplex “slip-stick”. Engineers w
Don Love it – dem’ was the days of real computing, unlimited memory, and engineering hard drive. Yours looks like the famous, highly desired ... K & E Log-Log-DeciTrig-Duplex “slip-stick”. Engineers w
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By Joe Zeglinski
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