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Originally Posted by Akwestland
In regard of the mounts, I am suspecting with the amount of reading I have done that I am now confusing myself. A standard Dob as seen here http://www.bintel.com.au/Telescopes/...3/catmenu.aspx is a AZ mount? So when they set them up they need to be set for polar alignment i believe. For the goto, to upgrade a standard you need Argo Navis and Servocat to create a goto. Using Argo Navis just gives you a "push to" is that correct. |
Andrew
Just to clarify on your comment above. Dobs do not need polar alignment, that only applies to an Equatorial mount. Not having to bother with Polar Alignment is one of the attractions of a dob.
I have never used a go to dob and am unlikely to do so. I use Argo on my 20" and it was also on my old 12" and that is all I need for visual use. Others prefer full go to, but it is a personal thing. Virtually all dobs can be fitted with Argo.
I would urge taking a weekend to attend a party, best way to learn and if you want info on the Snake Valley camp coming up there is a link here
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...d.php?t=130984 or PM me.
Malcolm