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Thanks Matt
I only use my Synscan hand controller to polar align ( not to navigate and find objects ) as I have no view of the SCP. I’m a DSLR imager and use BYEOS to assist in polar alignment and obviously frame, focus and capture images etc.. When I first started I used an illuminated reticle eye piece and could never get the PA error down lower enough ( plus end up with a sore neck ) but now it’s a 5 to 10 minute process sitting at my laptop and usually get under an arc minute
Once polar aligned, I return the mount to the home position, power off , unplug the Synscan hand controller and pack it away. Then connect my EQ direct cable from laptop to the mount and use EQMOD with StellariumScope and Stellarium to navigate , find objects and track across the night sky. It’s extremely accurate and versatile
Hoping to get out on Friday night ( suppose to be clear all night with an 75% waning moon ) to complete PHD2 set up and then do some imaging
Fingers crossed
Cheers
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