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Originally Posted by Startrek
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Set your altitude using the t bolts to your local latitude position
Fit your scope ,counter weights and accessories etc
Balance your mount as per the manual
Connect your Synscan hand controller and set up as per the Synscan manual
Set your home position on the mount
Carry out a 2 Star alignment and / or drift alignment ( you will need an illuminated reticle eye piece )
I use the above procedure for both visual astronomy and basic DSLR Astrophotography as I get reasonably close to polar alignment
I hope the above helps !!
Clear skies
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!00% but you will be lucky to 30 second exposures , we have not heard from the OP whether its for AP or visual , but honestly using this method one could just have a simple Alt/Az go to mount which will give same results , you HAVE to do drift