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Originally Posted by casstony
Hi Gary, I haven't used my CPC in Eq mode but I'll try to help. For a start I assume you've set the tracking mode to Equatorial South; then you've done an Equatorial Two-Star align alignment (or Eq Autoalign).
Now you're trying to finely adjust the wedge to be polar aligned. Press 'Align', then 'polar align' then 'align mount', as per the instructions for All Star Polar Alignment (ASPA) on page 21 of the manual.
They seem to use 'align mount' and 'align wedge' interchangeably in the manual.
If you've got an older scope you'll need to update the firmware to the most recent version since the ASPA has only been working for the southern hemisphere for a year or so.
Most imagers use an equatorial mount rather than a wedge mounted fork, so you might get more replies over on cloudynights forum.
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Hi Tony,
My Scope I bought in 2014 but have no idea when it was made. Any idea how to find that out? I have looked and tried to find how old it is.
Thanks for your reply and I will pop over to Cloudy Nights and ask the Question there. I do follow the Procedure but I am sure I am no way near to the star in auto align they mention. I must say I can see how the wedge works and I am sure I am not that far off but just a little more education and I will be there.
Thanks
