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23461
Those of us who fly know, but to confuse things we call it Zulu Time ;-) ... Problem is, around here, people don't know what GMT...
eddwen2001
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Nov 1, 2008
1:36 pm
23463
I haven't been in this forum for a while, so I missed the whole GPS discussion. There is one reason that I would like support for a GPS, to keep accurate...
Dave
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Nov 3, 2008
1:11 am
23466
Sorry, I missed this post because I haven't been in the group for a while. Has anyone tested this yet with an AP mount? It looks like just what I am looking...
Dave
astro.dave
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Nov 3, 2008
1:33 am
23467
... You can use the free Dimension 4 <http://www.thinkman.com/dimension4/index.htm> to synchronize the PC's clock with an NTP time server. The ASCOM driver...
Mike Dodd
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Nov 3, 2008
3:06 am
23468
Hi Dave, I had a chance to use the Star GPS again this weekend at a new location about 120 miles from home. It worked perfectly. I wanted to do a bit more...
Howard
howard4ap
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Nov 3, 2008
7:27 pm
23469
Howard, The StarGPS website is not clear to me on which to order for AP. While it says it will work with AP the order box does not have an AP selection. Do...
Larry Phillips
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Nov 3, 2008
8:03 pm
23470
Right now, one of the remaining issues is the cable. Originally, as I understand it, Chris had produced a cable that used the GTOCPx's 6 volt, 3.5 mm...
Howard
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Nov 3, 2008
10:22 pm
23471
Does anyone know what type of adapter is needed to mount an AP1200 on a Pier-Tech II. I think it is a 1200FSA? Also wondering if the Pier-Tech II is stable...
Keith Schlottman
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Nov 4, 2008
6:01 am
23472
... Keith: So you your pier to go up and down?? A permanent pier? Don't have a Pier-Tech 2 but I know people who do and have Paramounts on them. No...
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kgkirkley
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Nov 4, 2008
6:16 am
23473
Hi Dave -- If all you want GPS to do is provide accurate time at a site where internet hookup isn't available, take a look at this free program...
Joe Morris
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Nov 4, 2008
2:47 pm
23474
How many "buckets" (bins, slots) does the GTOCP3 use to store PE correction data over one worm cycle? I'm just curious -- the more buckets, the higher the...
Mike Dodd
doddm2001
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Nov 5, 2008
10:45 am
23475
Hi Mike, There are 970 "buckets" in the GTOCP3 non-volitale memory dedicated to PE corrections. This is true regardless of the gear ratios of the mount it is...
aaeejmh
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Nov 5, 2008
12:49 pm
23476
... Wow, that's great. That's 11X the number of buckets that were used in another mount I owned. Thanks very much. Mike ... Mike Dodd Montpelier, VA USA ...
Mike Dodd
doddm2001
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Nov 5, 2008
3:34 pm
23477
Dear group, It took a few days due to cat-and-mouse games with the clouds at night to process my results from a few nights ago involving the dwarf galaxy and...
ayiomamitis
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Nov 5, 2008
4:23 pm
23478
which pelican will hold the mach 1 ? thanx, bruce **************AOL Search: Your one stop for directions, recipes and all other Holiday needs. Search Now. ...
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skyloverz2002
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Nov 6, 2008
12:32 pm
23479
... I recall AP recommending the 1520 model. Anthony. ... redir=http://searchblog.aol.com/2008/11/04/happy-holidays-from...
ayiomamitis
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Nov 6, 2008
12:58 pm
23480
I have mine in a 1650 with room to spare for the shaft and control box. Dean ... From: <Skyloverz@...> To: <ap-gto@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday,...
Dean S
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Nov 6, 2008
2:24 pm
23481
I use a Storm iM2720. Not as sturdy as a Pelican but lighter and strong enough. http://gallery.photo.net/photo/6807884-lg.jpg Paul Gustafson...
Paul Gustafson
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Nov 6, 2008
4:59 pm
23482
Thanx guys,..Dean... can you fit the hand controller and cables in the 1650 as well ? ... box. ... and all ... redir=htt...
Bruce Karbal
skyloverz2002
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Nov 7, 2008
1:28 am
23483
Yes, plenty of room. I keep a 12" saddle on it also all the time. Dean ... From: "Bruce Karbal" <Skyloverz@...> To: <ap-gto@yahoogroups.com> Sent:...
Dean S
searay90350
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Nov 7, 2008
2:13 am
23484
A quick question please regarding the RS232 port on the AP1200. Can someone please tell me whether pin 9 of the port provides power for use with a Bluetooth...
Richard Kinsey
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Nov 10, 2008
12:31 pm
23485
Hi Richard, Pin 9 on the GTOCPx is empty. Here is a link to the pinouts: http://www.astro-physics.com/tech_support/mounts/servo/gtors232port.pdf Mag. 7 skies!...
Howard
howard4ap
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Nov 10, 2008
3:29 pm
23486
Richard, Anticipating your next question: On the other AP group, someone mentioned he used a diode in a home made cable to provide 5V for the Bluetooth from...
tucstargzr
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Nov 10, 2008
6:33 pm
23487
Richard, The IOGEAR GBS301 is the adapter that some of us use. Last summer, I paid about $60, plus $10 shiping on-line for mine from a place called ...
Hank Sielski
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Nov 10, 2008
11:09 pm
23488
GTO gurus: I just noticed a problem with my Mach1 a few nights ago where the mount seems to "jump" in RA by about 1 arcminute within 5 seconds or so. I was...
tho
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Nov 10, 2008
11:24 pm
23489
I think there is an issue with the current version 1.37 so I was wondering if others had the same issus. If I change the slew rate from 600 to 64 so I can move...
Dean Salman
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Nov 11, 2008
1:38 am
23490
In a message dated 11/10/2008 5:25:19 PM Central Standard Time, ... If you have PemPro on, then you probably also have TheSky6 on. Go into TheSky6 and turn off...
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uncarollo2
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Nov 11, 2008
2:09 am
23491
Tho, I had this happen to mine the first couple nights at the Chiefland star party, but only when I was imaging objects in the low south. Only happened for 2...
Dean S
searay90350
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Nov 11, 2008
3:07 am
23492
In a message dated 11/10/2008 9:08:04 PM Central Standard Time, dean@... ... The RA axis does not know where the Dec axis is pointed, so it makes no sense...
chris1011@...
uncarollo2
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Nov 11, 2008
3:17 am
23493
Hi Dean, First, there is no 64x slew rate, so I assume you mean button rate? Second, changing the Button Rate in PulseGuide's Guide/Slew tab does not actually ...
Ray Gralak
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Nov 11, 2008
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