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Old 07-01-2015, 05:16 PM
qarocks (Steve)
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Struggling with HEQ5 GOTO/Setup

Hi all,

Recently bought my first scope/mount. I decided to get something good that will last, instead of upgrading along the way a few times.

I have tried a few times to get the mount setup and working, so it can goto and track objects. I can't get it to work.

I tried following the manual to setup the dials, etc, but have since read that this isn't even needed for goto/tracking .. so I'm confused.

Anyway, after doing the dial shenanigans, this is what I do:

Check the sky (with an app) for Octans location, and use compass to find S.
I point the mount in that general direction, with the weight arm down, and lined up with the leg (no weights).
Mount is level, and set to 37' lat.
Turn on the synscan
Put in my location, set the time to +10 and daylight saving etc.
Attempt 1 star alignment
Select Sirius
Mount points nowhere near sirius.

Once I tried moving the mount manually (releasing the locks) and lining up sirius - then tried to "find" the moon - and it was not even close. Went back to sirius which was correct.

Now that you have all had a good laugh at my noob skills, what should I do to be able to get the mount working, and increase my skill level?

Thanks
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