I am getting ready to update to the the latest firmware on my keypad. I am reading on the astro physics site that I need a serial cable to connect to the com...
Is the effect of turning the dec damper knob, and the RA damper knob for that matter, fairly slight? I can detect a little difference between screwing them in...
Roger, I can't really help out too much on the "feel" of the Dec/RA damper knobs since I have only fiddled with one, the declination. It was to check to see...
Hello Guys, Just arrived from my trip from the USA. Skies were pretty good tonight. Caught the GRS transiting. Please note the GRS especially the northern...
In a message dated 4/30/2004 5:25:56 PM Central Daylight Time, ... You can sand down the clutch plugs a bit until they just slide intot he holes. I'm not sure...
In a message dated 5/2/2004 2:33:06 PM Central Daylight Time, orion@... ... The damper knob is not for locking the axes. In fact, if it did that, the ...
Roland, I will sand them down to where they slide in easily, but are not loose. I just hope I can get the two that are really tight out without damaging them....
The damper knob is not for locking the axes. In fact, if it did that, the ... to ... prevent ... to follow ... I have been tightening down those knobs now...
In a message dated 5/3/2004 9:45:34 AM Central Daylight Time, ... The axes will track slightly better if the damper knob is just touching the axis. Certainly...
Hi Roland, MaxIm V4 now allows simultaneous RA/DEC guiding corrections. Is that supported by AP mounts (mine is an AP1200GTO vintage 2001)? What do you...
In a message dated 5/6/2004 8:28:33 PM Central Daylight Time, ... Yes. You can push both buttons and the mount will move in both axes. Roland Christen ...
Hi, Could anybody enlighten me with the following? What is the closest to the horizon that an object can be photographed given excellent seeing conditions?...
Hi all, Yesterday was supposedly maximum brightness day for C/2001 Q4(NEAT). Decided to track it using the Smartguide tool, new since the v4.0x GTO keypad...
Thanks, Joe. Yes, PEM was activated (as recommended by the manual) It was recorded about 8 mponths ago when I first put the AP900GTO on its permanent concrete...
In a message dated 5/9/2004 5:05:39 PM Central Daylight Time, ... Beautiful. If the weather clears tonight I'll take a look at this comet myself. Roland...
Hi All Do any AP900GTO owners in the UK know where I can buy a decent mains (240v) to 12V DC power source? I am also looking for flight caes for the mount -...
Eddie, The Pelican model number 350 makes an excellent case (it fits everthing inside). You will have to cut the foam yourself or get the pick out stlye foam...
Hi Eddie, You could try Maplin: http://www.maplin.co.uk/ They have a good range of PSUs. Mains adapters that are supplied with some Notebook computers can make...
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Eddie, I power mine from the BC&F power suply. It gives 12V and up to 6A which is more than enough for the AP900. ... From: Eddie Guscott...
Thanks Rick, Philip and George for your advice. I'm off shopping now for Pelicases and PSU's (going abroad with kit in near future)... Eddie Guscott ... make...
I am wanting to "talk" to the mount using the protocols or more specifically query the mount to determine azimuth to help position my dome aperture. Can...
Hello Guys, Jupiter is very busy tonight! It's white spot galore at the SEB! Also a disturbance to the right of the oval BA. There is even a gap at the 9 O ...
The 2004 Chiefland FL Fall Star Party will be held this year November 07-14. "Pre-Registration" is required. See http://www.chiefland.org/2004reg.html for...
Have a year old AP1200 GTO that has been working fine up until several days ago. Cannot seem to find the problem so all suggestions welcomed. Mount is...
In a message dated 5/13/2004 7:55:04 PM Central Daylight Time, ... What is your Meridian Delay set at in the keypad when you park? What Park position are you...
Taken at 05.14.2004 - 04:30 UTC. http://www.ewellobservatory.com/gallery/viewer.cfm?ID=30 Details on image acquisition and processing can be found on the above...
Very nice image Richard! Great job processing. We've been clouded out down here and things don't appear to be improving anytime soon. Regards, Chris ...
