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graham.hobart
07-02-2012, 01:41 PM
Could someone do a quick step by step account for adding stars to alignmaster so it's as clear as can be?
Have read threads here but really want to make sure I am going to do it correctly. Have the extra stars list (Sterne 1.txt) printed out and a GPS accurate position.
(as applies to Windows vista)
Many thanks
Graham. :thanx:
mswhin63
07-02-2012, 02:22 PM
Yes that is the correct file although not exactly sure of the format as yet. I am now using another program to get photographic alignment EQAlign 3 as it is extremely accurate. Alignmster is quick and easy but I have house and fence blocking view below 30 deg. Alignmaster seems to always pick stars that hit the houses. I will use it for field trips though.
graham.hobart
07-02-2012, 02:41 PM
Just out of curiousity which programme are you using?
Graham
graham.hobart
07-02-2012, 02:43 PM
Sorry I see EQ align 3- you need an ascom compliant camera for that don't you? + ascom compliant planetarium software?
I had a problem getting my DSLR to work in that
Graham
mswhin63
07-02-2012, 02:44 PM
EQAlign version 3 - http://eqalign.sourceforge.net/index-en.html

I use it only the align the mount, it has a number of really cool features but so far have not been able to get them working properly with EQMOD.

I use PHD for guiding instead.
mswhin63
07-02-2012, 02:45 PM
It works with my webcam. DSLR not supported.
graham.hobart
07-02-2012, 03:12 PM
Fair enough.
So can anyone take me step by step through adding Southern stars to Alignmaster?
:help:g
mswhin63
07-02-2012, 03:43 PM
If you have an extra list then as all I did was to copy and paste it into the proper file. Any repeats you can delete the line.
graham.hobart
07-02-2012, 03:49 PM
I don't have my astro laptop here at the moment so I would just like to clarify where I go to find the file which to open then paste my new list into.
Is it obvious ?
Cheers for any pointers
Graham
mswhin63
07-02-2012, 04:28 PM
It is the Alignmaster directory no subdirectories with a file name the same as the one you displayed above sterne.???. I can't remember the file extension.
graham.hobart
07-02-2012, 08:09 PM
Cheers dude, I think I have it sorted now..
Graham:thumbsup: