AP GTO900 (Ian Dixon)

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AP GTO900

This is my Astro Physics mount (GTO 900), with a CP3 control box (V chip). This mount has a rating of ~ 32 kg. I mocked up my c8 edge and a 420 mm guide scope yesterday.

The tripod is a fixed Losmandy model, modular assembly and very sturdy!

I'm happy with this gear, it seems to play well with the ASIair pro and I will test it in the field next week, weather permitting.

While I do not have a private observatory, this is what I will use this summer season as my travelling rig -> our group usually images at several dark sites.

I hope you enjoy this,

Ian

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Description: My refractors on the AP 900

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Title: close up to show the clutch controls

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Title: 75 mm backfocus requirement for Esprit 120 frack

Description: My note to illustrate the backfocus for this refractor. In camera (2600 MC) = 17.5 mm; the SW T2 adaptor = 20 mm; 2 x 10 mm spacers; 17.5 mm filter housing.

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Title: FTDI chip fitment for conversion of RS232 to USB - making it ASIair friendly

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Title: CP3 control box

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Title: backfocus in 2600 mc pro - 17.5 mm

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Title: Adaptor spacing for the C8 edge - for my own reference. (Background is the Losmandy PA scope orientation).

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Title: Conveyance for the portable observatory - 2003 Jeep

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