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Originally Posted by rustigsmed
Hi JJZ,
nope, no need to park.
Step 1: Two star alignment
Step 2: Polar alignment routine (in handset)
- with the routine it deals with one star. I usually use one of the ones just used in the two star alignment. the handset gives instructions on when to move the mount with the handset and when do use the bolts.
Step 3: Two star alignment
Step 4: Polar alignment routine (I usually go to the other star I used in the two star alignment).
Step 5: Two star alignment.
Step 6: back to step 2 and continue as many iterations as required till you are the error closer to 0 (handset will tell you).
It may take a few goes going back forth between the two stars during PA routine.
I always finish with a 2 star alignment after PA routine.
Yep 
Its not necessary to do a 3 star alignment - it can be used to help account for cone error. I would just try and select stars that aren't too close together with one of them in the area where you are wanting to image (if imaging).
Just make sure your firmware is 3.35 or above (if its in the 3 series - I think the newest is 3.37). |
So just confirming. If I use the steps outlined above I don't need to have the SCP in view? ie if it's obscured I'm still ok to use this method.