Paul, What are the dimensions of the table? I assume it will fit the new PWT pier? Thanks Andy ... From: paulatkinson22 [mailto:paulatkinson22@...] Sent:...
What size monolith do you have? The table diameters it fits are 6", 8" and 10". These are going to be in the New Product Showcase in the November Sky & ...
Thanks Paul, I have a 10" monolith. What are the rectangular dimensions? Andy ... From: paulatkinson22@... [mailto:paulatkinson22@...] Sent: Friday,...
Gilles, a 10kg counterweight might serve for both settings. I once tried a 4"/f10 (about 6kg) with a Telementor as a guidescope. The 10kg counterweight was in...
This should help: http://www.robincasady.com/Astro/WeightCalc.html Regards, Robin Astro Accessories from RobinCasady.com http://www.robincasady.com/Astro...
Maybe I am looking in the wrong place but would like to know if there is any document telling the new upgrades to he hand controller when the new beta software...
While not in the league with Ed Grafton's excellent work or others that have posted, this is the first successful try at imaging Mars I've had. The image is...
Well, I've had this 900 mount for over a month and have yet to have a chance to use it due to rain and work. However today I tried to polar align during the...
Hi Astrorph: When this happens it's usually because you tried to align from the wrong side of the pier. Try it again a bit earlier in the morning or later in...
... straignt ... This may be a stupid question, but have you set the time, date and location Lat/Long? I had the same problem with my 900 until I did this....
Dear Mark, If you want to be part of the beta group, please contact us directly and we can sign you up. Clear skies, Marj Christen Astro-Physics, Inc. 11250...
I've decided to downsize to a Traveler and go to (nearly) entirely manual visual astronomy-- I think of it as ultralight astronomy-- no batteries, no...
I think Bert may be closer to what's happening. Naturally I did this at the worst time of day when the sun was almost over head. I think that could have been...
I posted this one of the SBIG user group, which created a bit of a stir.. http://members.ozemail.com.au/~pjward/oc/barnard86.jpg I used the new AP0.67 reducer...
In a message dated 8/5/2003 5:21:18 AM Central Daylight Time, ... Yes, I don't see any dark sky between anything. Roland Christen [Non-text portions of this...
Dear group, After many years of waiting, I have just received my new AP900 and couldn't be more impressed. The mount arrived in perfect condition (thanks to...
In a message dated 8/5/2003 6:40:17 PM Central Daylight Time, ... Leave Dec set to zero in CCDSoft, otherwise it will affect the RA movement. Calibrate as you...
Even though there was lightning lighting up the sky south and east of my location, it was clear. So I rolled back the roof and here's Mars again. Really is...
Group, I wish to track from west to east (satellites, etc). The meridian flip delay from east to west, I think I understand. Will adjusting the flip by xE...
The concept of meridan delay is this: When you are using an eqaultorial mount, the software inside it that controls the 'goto' portion uses the ZENITH hour...
Charles, Good points and good explanation. FWIW, since my zenith and western areas are the least light polluted (east being the most light polluted), I always...
Charles, Thanks for the detailed answer. I am not looking to alter normal tracking. The satellite tracking software works by continuously sending goto...
Roland, I think the tracking problem I was having with my AP900 was related to improper calibration in Maxim. I rechecked everything last night, from balance,...
Roland, I've been guiding my AP1200GTO with an STV via the MaxIm Guide Tab ("Hi-Res" in guider camera setup) with quite reasonable success. One of the things...
