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Old 24-06-2020, 08:15 PM
Startrek (Martin)
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Az Alt Mode ( not EQ )
Ensure scope is perfectly level on all 4 sides of base
Set scope horizontally level in home position ( facing true south or true north )
Ensure Longitude and Latitude are correct
Ensure time is correct ( Daylight saving No )
Ensure time zone is correct
Ensure star filter is off for alignment stars in handcontroller
Use an illuminated reticle eye piece for centering alignment stars ( eg Orion 20mm 70 deg centering eye piece )

Note: My second alignment Star is always slightly off but mostly in the FOV of the centering eye piece

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