... I was frustrated with the limited capacity of the smaller 17AH gel- cel "Jump Start" units, even two of them not fully meeting my needs. Eventually I also...
Well, I have had my AP1200 in a roll-off observatory for the last 6 months and took off this weekend to go to a dark sky site. Just when you think you have...
Well everyone else is doing it so I had to try! http://www.astral-imaging.com/M101.html This is the first image in over a month and even last night wasn't...
I re-shot NGC7380 this past weekend with a new ST10XME camera. I used an AP155EDF imaging scope mounted on an AP1200GTO mount. I used an AP80mm guidescope...
Hi Steve, beautiful image. Can you tell us more about using the Healing Brush on your image. Sounds interesting. Chris http://hetlage.com ... in ... ST8E ......
Those skies in Castro Valley aren't exactly what I would call dark. You've done a fine job at capturing a very faint object. Great depth. Nice job Richard. ...
I use the healing brush to fix defects quite a bit myself. It's only available in version 7 of Photoshop. If your familiar with the clone stamp tool, you use...
Hey Chris, Look like Gil did a superb job answering! Thanks Steve ... From: chrishet55 [mailto:chrishet55@...] Sent: Tuesday, June 03, 2003 11:22 AM To:...
Thanks Gil, good ideas, I'll try this out next time. Seems like it would work well for fixing halos as well. Thanks for the reply. Chris http://hetlage.com ...
PulseGuide v1.20 is now available for download. 1. Integrated and expanded help (press F1 for help). 2. Improved internal logic to prevent commands from...
To: Ray, I just got back from Mt Pinos, and will test this new update of yours when the late night & early morning low clouds go away. James ... time)....
Hello group, I am nearing the due date on my ME. In the time that's past, I have acquired an AP1200GTO. I'm not looking to start a who is better than who thing...
Roland, will the recently introduced azimuth adjuster be standard on the new 1200GTO mount runs? ... From: <chris1011@...> To: <ap-gto@yahoogroups.com> ...
In a message dated 6/4/2003 2:13:34 AM Central Daylight Time, ... Yes, the new mount will have that and some other changes and improvements. Roland Christen ...
Hi Ray, yesterdaay I have tried to park the mount with your program. I must say that I have not started the mount with your program. I have started the mount...
Hi Konstantin, Before parking PulseGuide always *sends* the current PC time to the mount in case you changed it with the simulated meridian delay. When parking...
I have an AP 1200, and am very pleased with its performance. Whenever I have had a problem, the folks at AP have been friendly and helpful. I could not ask...
Ray, I have a DB9 cable that connects my AP1200 to my computer. I currently control it with TheSky. Will I need a second DB9 cable to run Pulse Guide? Pat ...
Hi Mike, I do not own both but I have seen a couple of the Paramount ME's in action. If you are doing this from your house and you have neighbors near to where...
Hi Pat, Yes, you will need a second cable for now. However, I will be making PulseGuide an alternate ASCOM driver (to Ajai's) which would eliminate the need...
Hi all, Well, after the worst winter and spring in recent memory, finally managed a few days at ARGO... and it rained. Did manage a couple of images, the first...
I know this thread is kinda off-topic, but I guess I'd like to learn a bit more. I've got an AP1200GTO and simply love it. I have no direct experience with a...
Jim, Mostly it is the software suite that comes with it. Software is becoming more and more important. However there is a very good alternative to the Bisque...
I've been using ACP3 to drive my AP1200GTO mount and I'm very happy with it's performance. I've gotten everything setup nicely now and I no longer need to do...
Gil, I notice that the ACP3 comes in a "full" version which is over $800, and the other version, which is about $250. Are you using the "full" version or the...
I use the budget version. The full version is only if you want to have internet control of the telescope. I do operate remotely from inside the house, but I...
Patrick, By the way you will also need a Pinpoint license to take advantage of the pointing correction which I highly recommend. That will add another $129. ...
