A "Return" function, similar to Last (Channel) on a TV remote, is exactly what the next version of the hand controller should (or does) have. Maybe Charles S....
In a message dated 8/1/2007 9:37:42 AM Central Daylight Time, ... A similar feature is available in the keypad by using the >RA/Dec function. It was...
Ray, These are very very good and only 10 subs. Where do you image from? It must be very dark to be able to get 20 minute subs. I can only get 2 minute subs...
In a message dated 8/1/2007 1:48:08 PM Central Daylight Time, ... Howard has been hard at work. Rolando ************************************** Get a sneak peek...
Howard not only does web page work on A-P's web site which is one of the most detailed/technical sites, he also does other 'unexpected' things, such as today...
Joe/Rolando, My little jab at Howard was only meant as a joke. I too value Howard's efforts! Anthony. ... the most detailed/technical sites, he also does ... ...
Howard is my hero - he helped me TONS with the work on my AP155EDF - thanks again Howard!!! Stuart ============================================================...
1200GTO German Equatorial Mounts Today, we opened the production run for 1200GTO mounts to everyone. We have contacted all of the people on our notification...
Hello Everyone, I'm planning to build an observatory over the next couple of years, and with the long waiting periods for AP products, I got on the list for an...
Allen, Congrats on being notified. It is always a real treat when that magical email comes your way informing you that "you are next". The AP1200GTO is a real...
Congrats on getting your AP1200 - it's almost as good as winning a lottery ! Actually, better: the thrill of lottery money blows away in no time - the thrill...
Anthony I didn't take offence at what you said, I understood perfectly. I just wanted Roland to know others appreciate Howard's efforts which he, Roland,...
Hi Patrick, ... Thanks! Those images were taken from the very dark skies at New Mexico Skies ( http://www.nmskies.com ) , where I share a remote setup with one...
Hi Ray, sorry for the late reply. My skies in AZ are as dark as any I have ever seen, when not covered by Monsoon clouds, that is. (G) I do agree that...
Allen -- The wooden tripod sounds doable. I used mine for a few weeks on an older steel pier with a 3/4" piece of plywood as an adapter. I'm not sure you'll...
I have a C-14 on an AP 1200 and it takes two 21# Casidy and one AP 9# counterweight. When mounting my TeleVue NP127 tandem with the C 14 that takes another AP...
Robin Casady has a good tutorial for determining your counterweight requirements...joe :) http://www.robincasady.com/Astro/WeightCalc.html ... From : Mal...
Thanks to everyone for your suggestions. It's good to know that the guider cable can be plugged directly into the mount. I'll probably keep the relay box...
hi chris, I recently got an ap1200 mount and have my ap160 on top. I have thought of putting a c14 by its side and was wondering about clearance for the 2...
Hello, I'm using my new mach1 mount for the first time this evening - not actually photographing, just seeing what autoguiding looks like with the stv. First...
Like some others on this list, I have been notified that I have a new AP1200 coming:-) I like these mounts so much, I am going to keep my older (GTOCP2) AP900,...
Hi David, There's a dimension calculator in the files section of this group: http://f1.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/8EKzRg8B6nDWxgdisbHnpwwXF6zA0JX4-rFZH2-c8Om ...
Hi again David, I forgot to mention. The spreadsheet is based on the new style forks. Your older 900 polar forks are about 1.25" shorter, so just subtract ...
Very handy document for observatory planning, thanks Howard (and for the very quick reply). The answer seems to be 3.5 inches difference in my case. I may not...
