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3D viewer 2 messages
Hi Astronuts I've been trying to get the 3D viewer to open so I can enter the dimensions of my equipment. when I open the 3D viewer the calibration warning comes up and almost immediately closes APCC.
Hi Astronuts I've been trying to get the 3D viewer to open so I can enter the dimensions of my equipment. when I open the 3D viewer the calibration warning comes up and almost immediately closes APCC.
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Jim Crumly
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PASILL4L polar scope 2 messages
I have one of these that I no longer use, it’s in like new condition. I used it on my Mach 1 until I purchased the newer right angle version. I hope someone here could put it good use. I’d be happy to
I have one of these that I no longer use, it’s in like new condition. I used it on my Mach 1 until I purchased the newer right angle version. I hope someone here could put it good use. I’d be happy to
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Weather balloon in the news? 25 messages
First it was spotted over Montana? I think? Today at lunch break the KC NWS said there was an object in the NW and they confirmed it was not their weather balloon. Well, thanks to the Mach2 and Keypad
First it was spotted over Montana? I think? Today at lunch break the KC NWS said there was an object in the NW and they confirmed it was not their weather balloon. Well, thanks to the Mach2 and Keypad
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midmoastro
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Mount Parking Spontaneously 21 messages
I’m learning the ways of my new (to me) MACH1GTO. I control my imaging with NINA and typically have two targets a night due to my limited Western sky. The first couple of times I ran the new mount, al
I’m learning the ways of my new (to me) MACH1GTO. I control my imaging with NINA and typically have two targets a night due to my limited Western sky. The first couple of times I ran the new mount, al
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Jeff Rothstein
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The best picture I ever took 15 messages
#photo-notice
Hoy ! A lot of post processing hours, like a lot, but so happy with the resault ! https://elveteek.ch/ic1805 https://www.astrobin.com/btzf0t/F/
Hoy ! A lot of post processing hours, like a lot, but so happy with the resault ! https://elveteek.ch/ic1805 https://www.astrobin.com/btzf0t/F/
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Carl Björk
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APCC 6 messages
Hi Folks, Does the ASCOM TheSkyX plugin still need to be installed when using the latest versions of APCC Pro and TheSkyX? Thanks, Don
Hi Folks, Does the ASCOM TheSkyX plugin still need to be installed when using the latest versions of APCC Pro and TheSkyX? Thanks, Don
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Donald Gaines
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SkySafari 7 Pro and unparking Astro-Physics GTOCP3
Question relates to connecting SS7Pro to CP3 via bluetooth. What park position does SS7Pro assume the mount is in when connecting if the CP3 has not been initialized? I've read that it used to be Park
Question relates to connecting SS7Pro to CP3 via bluetooth. What park position does SS7Pro assume the mount is in when connecting if the CP3 has not been initialized? I've read that it used to be Park
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David
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Announcement: Update release for APCC and ASCOM V2 software 7 messages
Hello Astronuts! We have released new versions of APCC and ASCOM V2 that are now available for download and installation. These are both a small bug fix/enhancement releases based on customer feedback
Hello Astronuts! We have released new versions of APCC and ASCOM V2 that are now available for download and installation. These are both a small bug fix/enhancement releases based on customer feedback
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Brian Valente
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Announcing: New APCC 1.9.6 and ASCOM V2 Software Updates 92 messages
Hello fellow Astronuts, Today we release new versions of APCC and ASCOM V2. This post provides details for the updates and how to take advantage of the new software. *TOPICS IN THIS POST* Video with n
Hello fellow Astronuts, Today we release new versions of APCC and ASCOM V2. This post provides details for the updates and how to take advantage of the new software. *TOPICS IN THIS POST* Video with n
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Brian Valente
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Bolt pattern for Astro-Physics Mach 2 mount 2 messages
I cannot the bolt pattern for the Mach 2. Does anybody know where I can find it? I am having someone help me to fit if on a pier.
I cannot the bolt pattern for the Mach 2. Does anybody know where I can find it? I am having someone help me to fit if on a pier.
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Michael SUSSMAN
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M81 from Paris suburbs with rather good seeing (8" Newtonian on AP900) 11 messages
Hi, last night, for the first time in several months, the sky was clear AND the seeing conditions were rather good over Paris (with low transparency and strong moonlight however). When I started autog
Hi, last night, for the first time in several months, the sky was clear AND the seeing conditions were rather good over Paris (with low transparency and strong moonlight however). When I started autog
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Dan_Paris
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GOTOCP3 jack sizes 10 messages
Can anyone tell me what the jack sizes are for the Focus, Reticle, and aux +6V jacks. The manual says they take 3.5 mm mono phone plugs but that is not the case with my unit and the plugs I have about
Can anyone tell me what the jack sizes are for the Focus, Reticle, and aux +6V jacks. The manual says they take 3.5 mm mono phone plugs but that is not the case with my unit and the plugs I have about
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David
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Comet ZTF 2022 E3 11 messages
Here is my first light image with the epsilon 160ED riding atop the 900 GTO mount. This scope started out life as defective, made the round trip to Japan. Now all is good. I used a DSLR with 4.8 micro
Here is my first light image with the epsilon 160ED riding atop the 900 GTO mount. This scope started out life as defective, made the round trip to Japan. Now all is good. I used a DSLR with 4.8 micro
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Ram
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APCC error message after upgrade 3 messages
Hi All Just did a major upgrade (ASCOM 6.6SP1, V2 driver 5.60.03, APCC Pro 1.9.6.3) to the software controlling my GTO1100. All seemed to go well until I start APCC. APCC on start up pops up dialog th
Hi All Just did a major upgrade (ASCOM 6.6SP1, V2 driver 5.60.03, APCC Pro 1.9.6.3) to the software controlling my GTO1100. All seemed to go well until I start APCC. APCC on start up pops up dialog th
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Bob
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OT: 54mm spacer tubes 10 messages
Hi everyone I need to adjust my image train backfocus which is M54 all the way through, but spacer tubes at this diameter seem to be hard to find and expensive Any leads on these? -- Brian Brian Valen
Hi everyone I need to adjust my image train backfocus which is M54 all the way through, but spacer tubes at this diameter seem to be hard to find and expensive Any leads on these? -- Brian Brian Valen
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Brian Valente
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Servicing an AP1200GTO 17 messages
Looking at the regreasing kit I bought from AP it talks about removing mineral spirits with denatured alcohol. But doesn't mineral spirits just evaporate or is there a film left behind that the denatu
Looking at the regreasing kit I bought from AP it talks about removing mineral spirits with denatured alcohol. But doesn't mineral spirits just evaporate or is there a film left behind that the denatu
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Abraham
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C/2022 E3 ZTF this morning (1/22/2023) 36 messages
I finally got a full night with no clouds, so I went back to C/2022 E3. Horizons was really pretty straightforward, especially after watching Ray's video. And imaging unguided really does simplify thi
I finally got a full night with no clouds, so I went back to C/2022 E3. Horizons was really pretty straightforward, especially after watching Ray's video. And imaging unguided really does simplify thi
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Kirby Collins
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GTO CP5 ethernet connection 12 messages
I am trying to connect my Mach 2 to my imaging PC via wired internet. I'm finding that then I connect an ethernet cable, the CP5 does not seem to recognize it - meaning it does not light up either at
I am trying to connect my Mach 2 to my imaging PC via wired internet. I'm finding that then I connect an ethernet cable, the CP5 does not seem to recognize it - meaning it does not light up either at
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Arun
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Eagle tripod weight limit? 5 messages
Hello all, I can't find anything on AP's website about a weight limit for the Eagle tripod, does anyone know what it is? Would 150-160lbs be a problem? Eric
Hello all, I can't find anything on AP's website about a weight limit for the Eagle tripod, does anyone know what it is? Would 150-160lbs be a problem? Eric
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Eric M
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OT: giant bino telescope recommendation? 10 messages
Hi folks, I'm looking for recommendations on a top quality bino telescope for my upcoming trip to Atacama to visit various large telescope installations and my own setup down in Obstech We are looking
Hi folks, I'm looking for recommendations on a top quality bino telescope for my upcoming trip to Atacama to visit various large telescope installations and my own setup down in Obstech We are looking
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Brian Valente
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