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It looks like I perhaps should go one more step. It seems MA ought to be at least "0" or on the positive side rather than -23.
If I understand things correctly I can do this by making the recommended changes and then synching back into a "portable mount." I think if I did 50 points I might be able to save my 200 point model. Have I got that right?
Polar axis settings:
ME MA
+67 -23 current setting
+88 +0 refracted pole
+48 +0 minimize field rotation
+82 -0 minimize unguided declination drift
+82 +20 minimize unguided total drift
The polar axis is currently 67 arcsec above and 23 arcsec
to the left of the true pole.
To reach the refracted pole, raise the polar axis by
21 arcsec and rotate the mount clockwise by 28 arcsec.
To minimize field rotation, lower the polar axis by
19 arcsec and rotate the mount clockwise by 28 arcsec.
To minimize unguided declination drift, raise the polar axis by
15 arcsec and rotate the mount clockwise by 28 arcsec.
To minimize unguided total drift, raise the polar axis by
15 arcsec and rotate the mount clockwise by 53 arcsec.
Peter
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