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Old 14-04-2014, 04:27 PM
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It would equate to around +0.28 and -0.28 arc-sec, not +0.28 and -0.28 arc-sec/pixel. smooth tracking
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Old 14-04-2014, 07:30 PM
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Here's a YouTube video that I put together to capture the excitement around the arrival of my AP. I hope you enjoy it Watch "Astro-Physics 1600GTO German Equatorial Telescope Mount": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoCf...e_gdata_player
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Old 14-04-2014, 08:51 PM
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You dont need fancy software or gimmicks when its engineered to perfection
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Old 14-04-2014, 09:37 PM
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Ah, there he is. I have you to blame for this AP fascination! It all started after seeing that lovely MACH1GTO of yours a few years back
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Old 14-04-2014, 09:40 PM
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Here's a YouTube video that I put together to capture the excitement around the arrival of my AP. I hope you enjoy it Watch "Astro-Physics 1600GTO German Equatorial Telescope Mount": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoCf...e_gdata_player
He he nice
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Old 14-04-2014, 11:02 PM
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Cool Video Logan, Thanks for posting it. The mount tracks like a gem.
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Old 21-04-2014, 07:48 PM
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I picked up a lovely, used AP Portable Pier this weekend from nickb00 in Geelong, Victoria. The optional shelves are a great feature. I'm all set for darker skies, but I'm not sure that I want to part with near-perfect polar alignment!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNSb...e_gdata_player
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Wow man, you are amasing a great kit

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Old 23-04-2014, 02:14 PM
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I picked up a lovely, used AP Portable Pier this weekend from nickb00 in Geelong, Victoria. The optional shelves are a great feature. I'm all set for darker skies, but I'm not sure that I want to part with near-perfect polar alignment!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNSb...e_gdata_player
The turn buckles allow few degree of level adjustment and this feature is not very evident from online specification. I know a few individuals including me were very reluctant to get a portable pier which can't be leveled on a slight slope. I can assure this pier works perfectly alright on a reasonably uneven field.
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