Hi: I recently received an email regarding my web site from Ralph Aeschliman whose very fine Mars maps appeared in the June 2003 issue of S&T. A short bio of...
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nafpie
Jul 1, 2003 1:21 pm
Eric, I donīt know if you checked that link youīve posted. Itīs very unpleasant to visit this site, so I must warn everyone. When you go to this URL, a lot...
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ericj
ej1847
Jul 1, 2003 2:32 pm
Stefan: It was working fine yesterday. I'll contact Ralph and let him know there is a problem. Eric ... From: nafpie <s.seip@...> To:...
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r9825
Jul 1, 2003 2:37 pm
Daniel I have been using a hard coupled ST8E + CFW8 with a AP130 f6 and have obtained the same results of .78 reduction with the 1.75" extension and the AP...
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ericj
ej1847
Jul 1, 2003 3:43 pm
Okay, Ralph indicated he upgraded the site, so it is working now and no longer has those annoying pop ups. I just tried it and it works fine: ...
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joseph_daukantas
joseph_dauka...
Jul 1, 2003 7:57 pm
Order was placed April of 1999 it was delivered today 7-1-2003, nice scope. Joe D....
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Daniel Verschatse
daniel_versc...
Jul 1, 2003 11:18 pm
Hi Tom, Yes, running out of in-focus is what I'm afraid of and that's what I'll have to try next time out: I sure hope that my Traveler and AP155/7 will give...
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Daniel Verschatse
daniel_versc...
Jul 1, 2003 11:20 pm
Thanks Jeff and please let us know if the NGC7000 image works out with the standard extension. I assume you'll be using a Traveler. Daniel ... SBIG ... (p/n ...
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Chris Sauer
lx200chris
Jul 2, 2003 2:39 am
Hi, New to this group and the AP waiting list. Can anyone give me a rough estimate on how long I'm likely to wait for my 155? Regards, Chris S....
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Otto
otocycle
Jul 2, 2003 5:29 am
Hi Chris - welcome aboard. Try not to think of it as a long wait, but rather delicious anticipation! Click the Database link to the left for an UNOFFICIAL...
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ayiomamitis
Jul 2, 2003 11:09 am
Chris, I have been on the list since Aug/1999 and still waiting .... Anthony....
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r9825
Jul 2, 2003 3:40 pm
Daniel The thin adapter will not solve the problem since it or the normal adapter attach at the end of the extension tube for securing the camera. With the...
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diskprotek
Jul 2, 2003 3:54 pm
If you're just placing your name on the list, there are two ways to think of it: a] I hope Rowland doesn't retire by the time my name pops up; or b] My...
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Marty K.
m_cepheus
Jul 2, 2003 8:59 pm
I too am scrambling for an AP 130 f/6 mount! This is a tough call to make because a 43 lb Losmandy GM-8 *may* be too light and a 92 lb G- 11 seems...
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Rich N.
rnapo@...
Jul 2, 2003 9:46 pm
Hi Marty, Most people don't pickup the complete mount, with counter weights and pier. The G11 head weighs 36 lbs. You have a fine OTA don't drive yourself...
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joe
astrojoe1
Jul 2, 2003 9:58 pm
What's this 92 pound stuff. I think it comes out this way: G-11 Head = 32 pounds dec shaft = 4 pounds Counterweight = 11 pounds Losmandy Tripod = 26 pounds ...
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Marty K.
m_cepheus
Jul 3, 2003 1:18 am
Yeah, I guess the G-11 wins. Rigged for visual, my 130 f/6 weighs 24 lbs w/o eyepiece. (Includes Maxbright, Feather Touch, AP finder scope, Telrad, AP tube...
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db16696
Jul 3, 2003 4:24 am
Get the G-11. I'm in an identical situation having just received a 130 f6. I've mounted it on a used G-11 as an upgrade to my Brandon 94mm f7 on a super...
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astronomertoo
Jul 3, 2003 12:44 pm
... Hi Joe, Marty, Doug and all, The G-11 should be nice. Nice scope too! One thing not mentioned here is if you are using your mount around your own back...
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astronomertoo
Jul 3, 2003 12:44 pm
... Hi Joe, Marty, Doug and all, The G-11 should be nice. Nice scope too! One thing not mentioned here is if you are using your mount around your own back...
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Daniel Verschatse
daniel_versc...
Jul 3, 2003 1:32 pm
... You are right of course.. a senior moment, I guess <g> ... have ... requires ... ( ... adapter) ) ... Yes, the distance needed to achieve anything close to...
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mpaulsonca
Jul 3, 2003 6:31 pm
Hi: I use the 130 f6 on a G11. I would love to have the 600 mount, but the G11 is paid for, and I don't think I could sneak the 600 it past my wife. She would...
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mayafoundationmichael
mayafoundati...
Jul 4, 2003 9:25 am
I've just gotten my AP1200 up and running (after AP graciously and quickly repaired some truly amazing shipping damage), and have noticed some interesting slew...
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mayafoundationmichael
mayafoundati...
Jul 4, 2003 9:45 am
It's me again...does anyone know how to cable the autoguider from a ST-2000XM to an AP1200?...
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Valentin Wolfgang
w_valentinat
Jul 4, 2003 10:10 am
This happens if the short way would cross the South meridian, because the mount always takes the telescope on the opposite side than the object you observe:...
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mayafoundationmichael
mayafoundati...
Jul 4, 2003 11:13 am
Thanks! I actually did read the manual (making sure I met the east-side, west-side criteria), but this nuance escaped me. It certainly makes sense, though it's...
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Valentin Wolfgang
w_valentinat
Jul 4, 2003 11:56 am
I knew that, therefore my words. Somehow I remembered your 2 letter msg (# 16354) from a few months ago. That banged! Good luck and CS Wolfgang ... Von:...
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Rick Keppler
observe_m13
Jul 4, 2003 1:58 pm
... 3.x. If you ... the newest ... the ... This brings to mind a question on the status of the latest mount / keypad software / firmware. I recall tht there...
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Daniel Hanon
dan77spica
Jul 4, 2003 10:02 pm
Any word when AP will start to receive the binoview units from Baader? Thanks, Dan...
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joe
astrojoe1
Jul 4, 2003 10:42 pm
Marg told me on June 12th, it would be another couple of weeks before ... Joe...
