Hello, A friend of mine is seeking confirmation that a Mach1GTO can carry an instrument weight of 20kg for imaging purposes. Anyone with such first hand...
In a message dated 4/1/2009 11:15:32 AM Central Daylight Time, ... The wood tripod is taller. Both work about equally well for imaging. Roland ************** ...
Really? I have the wood tripod, and I was about to order the 6" portable pier. In my case to hold a 40 lbs scope + 30 lbs counterweight +30 lbs mount = 100 lbs...
In a message dated 4/1/2009 11:49:02 AM Central Daylight Time, ... I believe the person was asking about the Eagle pier, which is shorter than the tripod. ...
Hi all, I will have details on the upgrade solutions and options for the Mach1GTO to post in a few days. I believe that we will have a couple different...
Here's an image of M82 in Ursa Major taken last week from Mount Wilson with my 12.5" Ritchey-Chrétien with AP 0.75x reducer on an AP 1200 GTO mount Lo- Res:...
drian not bad for your scope on my white poofter mount! have a look. Nick ] ... From: Dave Jurasevich To: ap-gto@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, April 02, 2009...
I used a Mach1GTO with a TEC180FL and a ST10 (more than 21kgr). The mount could track very accurately, the only problem was with the wind. If there was strong...
I've been running some polar alignment routine tests in my back yard tonight using a webcam and some software. While slewing back and forth from the Eastern...
Is this issue a function of the tripod/pier the Mach1 is mounted to or is it for all types of mountings, i.e., is it inherent in the mount itself? Larry...
Hi Chris, Here are a few suggestions: 1. Check the backlash settings, especially if you are using the ASCOM driver, as it has a rather high default backlash...
Hello to all Last night we held the first of the series of public events and sky viewing shows as a part of the "100 hours of astronomy" global event. The...
Hello Florencio! With regard to your keypad, the first thing to always check is the power supply to the system. The keypads require constant, steady voltage....
Thank you very much Howard. Reading what you said now i think the problem is not mechanical, when i move the mount in 1x speed withg the control the mount...
Czesc Pawel, The frustration with mounting and dismounting the head to a pier in the field, is something that I didn't like with my AP-900. Perhaps it is just ...
... What!!!...you've got to be kidding. Mounting (placing the RA axis unit) on the pier cap is about as easy as it gets!!! Be sure the azimuth adjusters are...
Hi Kent, I thought somebody would provide a retort :-) ... so I phrased my reply somewhat cautiously. To each his own. For me there are far too many screws and...
Joe, please see below........ Hi Kent, I thought somebody would provide a retort :-) ... so I phrased my reply somewhat cautiously. To each his own. For me...
Hi Kent, My apologies for getting your name wrong, at the end. The brain got a bit weary, after formulating my reply. Yes, I know, a paint job for the washers,...
Thanks for the photos! Very cool. Rich ... From: "Pawel T. Lancucki" <pawel.lancucki@...> To: <ap-gto@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, April 03, 2009...
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Folks, I have a AP1200 mount on order with delivery expected in early May. I am in the process of fabricating a custom mount adapter plate that will be used to...
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