Posts Made By: Rolando Chavez

August 13, 2017 01:05 PM Forum: Mounts

AP 800 Restore?

Posted By Rolando Chavez

I recently had My AP180 restored and now I'm wondering if it's worth the expense to,restore the AP800 mount that it came with. It needs a hand controller but they're much too expensive $800. I wouldn't mind restoring the mount since it was original with the scope.
I've also considered replacing the DC RA motor with AC synchronous version and using an old school drive corrector.

Any ideas or suggestions?

August 22, 2017 03:13 AM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Eclipse from Atlanta

Posted By Rolando Chavez

We had 97% coverage here in the Atlanta area.

1972 C8
Nikon D3

June 24, 2010 05:57 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Scratching the Imaging Itch

Posted By Rolando Chavez

Hi Jeff, For beginners, I would recommend a used Philips ToUCam 840 (color web-cam). All you need to start is the camera and Registax 5 (freeware). If the itch develops into a full blown rash, then you can get one of the high end monochrome cameras with RGB filters, filter wheel or selector and more sophisticated software.

July 31, 2010 06:33 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Jupiter this AM

Posted By Rolando Chavez

Charles, Its about time you did some planetary imaging! This is a fine image for your first in a while!

September 1, 2010 09:42 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Jupiter August 28

Posted By Rolando Chavez

Excellent image!

September 18, 2010 05:56 PM Forum: CCD Imaging and Processing/Solar System

Jupiter f27 9/15/10

Posted By Rolando Chavez

Excellent image. With good seeing conditions it would amazing!

October 1, 2012 02:12 PM Forum: AstroMart FAQ

placing an add

Posted By Rolando Chavez

Mr. Scott, There's no better time to support than now. Never in the history of Astromart have your support dollars gone so far. Fifteen bucks for 40 ads in one year 8O That's 37.5 cents an ad!!

October 1, 2012 03:08 PM Forum: AstroMart FAQ

New membership policy.

Posted By Rolando Chavez

If you paid your $12 fee within the last year you are not required to pay UNTIL 365 days from the time you signed up.

If you SUPPORT for $15 prior to being required to pay a subscription you will get 40 free ads for 365 days for the same $15 (That's 37.5 cents an ad)

October 11, 2012 07:23 PM Forum: AstroMart FAQ