Dale -- Think of the RA axis as having 3 pieces: the fixed piece (with the motor and worm), the worm wheel, and the part that carries the telescope. The motor...
Why do you think it makes a difference? The polar scope does not rotate anyways. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 28, 2009, at 12:23 AM, "Joseph Zeglinski"...
Hi Dean, I can go and triple check, but I'm pretty certain the polar axle carrying the screwed in polar scope rotates. The "exception is the Mach-1", I...
Hi, I just got the bright idea that my AP1200 would handle both my C11 and AP130GT nicely as a side-by-side arrangement (picture Napolean Dynamite saying...
Jeff Yes I understand but there must be some lubricants in the bearings. I don't see any dampen adjustment like the 900 has but the effect is the same. Also,...
Steve, my Links to Robin's web site don't work either this morning. Maybe he's working on something, or there could be a problem. A couple months ago worked...
... I think what Dean meant, and he can feel free to correct me, is that no one really cares if the mount is powered up or not while using the PAS. Why ?...
On both my mach1 and 1200 it does not rotate worm the mount. And once aligned it will always be correct when pointing at Polaris. And as William said, it...
Not really Bill, I find it quite difficult to use the PAS in this large metropolis, where I find myself lucky if I can even spot Polaris, never mind the other...
Despite what you say, which is true for me also, having the mount running should have no affect on doing a polar alignment. Larry ... metropolis, where ... ...
... This has nothing at all to do with the rotation, or lack of, of the PAS. ... Again - this isn't relevant to the discussion. But if it pains you so to polar...
Sorry but there is no need to have the mount powered up other than to supply a bit of energy to light up the LED to see the reticle. Polar alignment is about...
This isn't quite true but it doesn't really matter as far as polar aligning goes. The PAS does rotate with the rotation of the RA axis on the 900 and 1200. In...
If you are considering a tandem bar, consider a Triad bar instead. I use a Triad bar, even though I only have at most two OTAs because with the Triad bar you...
Rick, If it does rotate with the RA on the 1200 I have never noticed, and will have to look at it tomorrow night when I set it back up. And to make sure we...
Dale -- I don't believe the 600 has axis dampeners. (I think the 900 and 1200 axis dampeners operate on "middle" piece -- ie: that which rotates with the worm...
Hi Steve, Here my custom solution for 3 scopes or even more :) on AP1200. http://www.pbase.com/sabbilsel/image/109248131 Next 2 images top view from both...
Thanks Sab and Dave, Well, I was assuming I'd do the C11 with one of my refractors, now you all got me thinking of the triad. I own three OTA's: C11 AP160 ...
Also--- How adjustable is the center position of the triad bar? I would need the center scope (the 160) offset slightly to fit with the C11; the center to...
In a message dated 2/27/2009 5:51:11 PM Central Standard Time, ... Being stiff with the clutch loose and having it stall are two different issues. The clutch...
In a message dated 3/1/2009 10:14:39 AM Central Standard Time, ... There are no damping adjustments on the 900 in the GTO versions. Rolando ************** A...
In a message dated 3/1/2009 11:43:50 AM Central Standard Time, ... I find it super fast and super easy to use my Quick Star Drift Method. Much faster and much...
The positions on the TRIAD bar are fixed, although Robin may be able to make you a custom bar. I have my TOA-130 next to the C11, you could probably put the...
I think you're right on that, but old habits die hard. Joe ... From: <chris1011@...> To: <ap-gto@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, March 02, 2009 11:23 AM ...
Hi Dave, I'm not clear on what you mean by: "...mounted my scopes directly to the TRIAD" You aren't using dovetail saddles? I added up the weight and with...
... The positions where you put the OTAs/saddles relative to the Triad Bar are fixed but the position of the Triad Bar relative to the mount is not fixed. You...
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