... Jeff don't you own a 900 goto mount? Mounting should not be that big a problem my 900 goto slews my 10 " AP Mak just fine and has no problem pointing to...
... Sure, I am very fond of refractors. But I'm also fond of superb telescopes of all kinds. 10" of impeccable aperture for the planets was hard to pass up....
Joe Bergeron
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Jan 1, 2003 3:30 pm
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... I have one like yours, 155f/9 EDT, had it for over 10 years and I would say that if planets are your passion then this is the best 6" that Roland has...
Vahe, You have mentioned here before your EDT went back to AP for some -TLC-. Did the statement you made below apply to the scope before it was sent back to ...
Hi, I would like to invite you to visit my new website, that just went online at: http://www.astromeeting.de I'm looking forward to your feedback. Happy new...
... -TLC-. Did ... back to ... I am referring to its current performance. On the subject of TLC for older AP scopes, I refer you to a policy statement outlined...
... Hard to believe (even for myself) I just passed up an opportunity to own a 10" AP Mak. The main reasons are 12" TEC Mak, my Wife (dont need a divorce), and...
... From: <DBogan3220@...> ... struggle ... big a ... Hi Dwight! I used to own a 900GTO, 600EGTO, and 400GTO, a 130EDT and a TMB/APM180. :) Operative words...
Anyone with an AstroPhysics GTO mount interested in testing out a new Windows-based (98/NT4/2000/XP only) utility? You must have a serial connection from your...
Hi Ray, I'll give it a try. I need to be portable and I frequently have problems getting a good alignment. I also have not been too successful at finding...
... Rest assured that your 6.1" AP is a superb scope, no iffs and no butts there. Compared to a scope of equal aperture and quality but of somewhat longer F...
So I'm loading my AP1200GTO into its single Scopeguard case, and I'm now noticing that the mount and shaft alone are 91 lbs and the case is 55lbs. United only...
Ben, All US airlines have a maximum allowable weight of 70lbs per package. You have a limit of 2 packages or 3 if you don't have any carry on. Over that ...
Thanks, Christopher. United will let you take < 99lbs, but it's an extra $80 if it weighs > 70lbs. So I'll have to see if I can dredge up a really big...
Has anyone tried the ST2000 with an AP refractor? I have an older 5.1" f8, with field flattener & 4.1" f6 with field flattener. I see some adapters for...
I don't have any experience with the ST2000. I use a STV and MX5C with my OTA's. I have experience with both the EM200 and NJP with GOTO. The NJP is very...
Anyone using a Pelican case to store/transport the AP900QMD mount and related accesories? Im considering the 1650 case. Is this sufficient for the mount, CW ...
*This message was transferred with a trial version of CommuniGate(tm) Pro* Contact Don Holcombe at ScopeGuard. He make the best cases I have ever seen or used....
I'll certainly second the quality of the ScopeGuard cases as beyond compare... I have a pair for my MI-250 (photos of these can be viewed on page two of...
a lot of questions... ... yes. i've tried. you can see some results on my website: http://www.astromeeting.de because the ST 2k was just released, there not...
... Leon: I use a Pelican 1650 case to store my 900GTO, mounting plate and counterweight shaft. It's quite heavy and useful only for ground transport to...
Sunday, January 5, 2003 Hello Roland, I just received my brand new 155 EDF a few days ago and I am enjoying it a lot! When the seeing got good two days ago...
I'm looking for a little input here. I have an AP600E GTO mount that I picked up a few months ago, used (just barely). During the two times I used it, the...
Thanks Harold, This is exactly what I needed to know.. I just need it to store the mount in my garage and to load into into the van to take to my observing...
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