[Solanum]

I was wondering how other owners find stuff using the NexStar hand controller/mount? The database of named objects doesn't seem too great and is very N hemisphere centric (tour mode is hopeless). When I had an AN it was easy to find anything you could think of, not so with this controller. Any tips?

In relation to that, I think with this set-up, observation planning is probably going to be more necessary than I used to bother with. I usually observe for relative short times (couple of hours) and relative short notice (same day) and not that often (maybe once a month due to combination of work/family commitments and weather). Anyone have suggestions/tips for (minimal) planning to make the most of my time?

Thanks!