Re: [APML] AP1200 questions

["Mike Unsold" <mike@mlunsold.com>]

Loke,

I use an AP 1200 but it is permanently mounted. It took me awhile to polar
align the 1200
without a polar scope. How long does it take to setup and polar align the
1200 at a dark site
using the AP polar alignment scope so that an STV will autoguide long
exposures. The 1200
is easily moved by one person but I fear it takes half a night to polar
align.

Mike


----- Original Message -----
From: "Loke Tan" <tan@cox.net>
To: "Discussion of Film Astrophotography" <astro-photo@seds.org>
Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2003 4:23 PM
Subject: RE: [APML] AP1200 questions


> Shekhar,
>
>  Yes it is. It breaks into two manageable pieces. With the AP1200, I can
> carry one piece at a time with both hands. The AP900 is even lighter. I
can
> carry each piece on each hand, or both at the same time. The AP piers
works
> well. The only issue is height. For photography and better tolerance of
> wind, I suggest a shorter pier even though it might not be convenient to
> view thru. I believe I have the 48" pier and it works great for a
refractor
> for both visual and photography. Sometimes however, I wished it was
shorter
> when windy. If you are imaging with a Newt, you can definately make it
even
> shorter.
>
> Loke
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: astro-photo-bounces@seds.org
> [mailto:astro-photo-bounces@seds.org]On Behalf Of Shekhar Borde
> Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2003 11:53 AM
> To: APML
> Subject: [APML] AP1200 questions
>
>
> Dear AP1200 owners:
>
> Is this mount actually field portable?  I intend to transport it
> in the back of a van or truck and set it up and tear it down by
> myself.  I am 6'1", 200 lbs.
>
> Also, what size portable pier would be appropriate for astrophoto-
> graphy with this mount (for someone my size)?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Shekhar
>
>
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