With my new AP900 I got a polar scope that has different graphics from what is on the AP900 website - this apparently has been updated for later Epochs. My...
I don't have the new Polar Scope but a qyuick search on the Losmandy group led me to this: http://www.sciencecenter.net/hutech/kenko/skymemo/polefind.pdf In...
All, Anyone seen anything like this before ? Thursday night, Ap900/STV guided flawlessly. Friday night, STV refused to calibrate the mount. Auto and Manual...
I received a brand new AP 900 GTO mount a few days ago. The clouds have settled over my little part of the world and set up a permanent residence, so I have...
I'm using the polar scope from my Losmandy G11, the adaptor kit works fine. I did notice that the cable plug for the Dec motor blocks a bit of the view...
... permanent ... Any ... This sounds obvious, but I found that reading the AP manuals gave me a good understanding. They are well written and deserve some ...
I used to try and lift it or push it down, hook on to it and gently pull it out of the way with a bungee cord, but the best solution was the easiest of all....
In a message dated 1/1/2006 7:52:19 PM Central Standard Time, ... Call the office for a return authorization and send the servo controller box in. Also include...
Hi Rick, I use Army surplus items to store and transport my counterweights and counterweight shaft. You can go to the Mount Section of my website and see how...
Dear Mike, Sorry for the confusion regarding the new reticle. It has been updated for later Epochs, however we have been waiting for the specific details in...
Hi folks, I have been a long time admirer of the AP goto mounts but do not have one (yet). One advantage the Paramount has over the AP-1200 for true robotic...
I have a Doskocil case that holds my AP 900 mount and the Counter weight shaft. I keep my 2 22# Cassidy weights and 2 10# AP weights in the boxes they came in....
Hi Marj, Just curious, is the new reticle something that can be retrofitted to an older polar scope (in my case PASILL2)? Thanks, Paul ... updated for later...
In a message dated 1/3/2006 9:37:37 AM Central Standard Time, ... Yes, one could do that. It is not easy to do unless you have a lot of patience and a very...
Paul, Unfortunately, the new reticles are not available as a replacement item at this time. We can only obtain the new polar scopes as a completed item. Marj...
Hi Dave, Thanks for the ideas and tips. I actually have been using a towel to transport counterweights and shaft. Maybe these ideas are better, but they add a...
Hi Walt, I saw this post a few days ago, but hesitated to reply. But, since no one else has replied yet, I thought I'd offer my experiences. My AP1200GTO (and...
Hi Rick, I use the split loom to go around the cabling. It works quite well and I haven't had a snag since installing it. Regards, Dave ... to ... but ... ...
While I normally run my AP mounts from a 12v converter from mains supply, or use a large capacity marine battery, I am looking for a portable (airline travel)...
The 400 mount draws 240 milliamps with just the RA otor tracking, no keypad plugged in. With keypad and motor tracking it draws 400 ma. With both motors ...
Hi all, Thanks for the answer Marj, and please disregard my question on mssg 14134, and consider it retracted. I will look forward to forthcoming info on the...
Dear Bob,. We do have replacement reticles of the older style. Please keep in mind that these reticles are not outdated, at this time, they just don't extend...
Hi David, I don't have your answer, but I have run my AP900 with a 7AmpH battery for several hours (I don't have an exact number). If you are doing visual and...
--I have 3 of those power tank batteries 2 17 amp hour and 1 7 amp hour. I have an AP 900 mount with a C 14. I use it mostly for visual. I usually burn up the...
Thanks for the reply Jim. I have learned that there is (practically) no such thing as a truly remote completely robotic telescope. Human intervention is ...
Sorry for the rookie question. I have an AP900GTO that is just now starting to be used. A CCD guider I am thinking about purchasing talks about mounts...
The 900 is ASCOM supported. The original AP command set was based on the LX-200 platform but has evolved significantly beyond that and is much more capable....
Hi Walt (& Jim), I've also been contemplating this capability and I think Jim has given you two good recommendations - UPS and a webcam so you can see what's...
