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I'd like to add some comments, as well as reinforce some of Glend's.
PA function in 3.35 makes polar scope redundant.
Don't do PA align with the camera; any slightest movement of the
camera/focuser will upset everything.
Synscan has a LOT of functions. Download the Synscan user's manual
from the Skywatcher website. The PA routine is explained on page 35.
Print it out and have it with you at the scope until you are familiar with the routine.
Don't bother with a 3 star alignment, it has a separate purpose. 2 star
is all you need. If your mount is always put in the same place on a hard surface, levelling really only needs to be done once. It will be good enough for your present needs; so you don't need to remove the mount from the tripod every time. You will find the final slight adjustments a
bit fiddly; If you get both axes down to around 10-20 arc seconds, you will get around 100-120 secs exposures with a scope of 1000mm
focal length. A little tip. The error figures shown on the hand
controller are not the error, they are the adjustments you must make
to remove the error.
raymo
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