[Startrek (Martin)]

Originally Posted by Startrek

Della,
I have written all the procedures to set up an HEQ5 mount plus EQMOD , PHD2 etc....
It’s a step by step approach and eventually you will be imaging

Basic procedures as follows -

Set up tripod facing true south
Fit mount head
Fit telescope
Fit cameras and all accessories
Cable mount ,cameras and accessories
Connect mount, cameras ( including cooling camera ) and laptop or air etc...
Set local Altitude on mount
Centrally rotate Azimuth on mount in line with front tripod leg
Set Home Position on mount
Balance Ra and Dec axis
Polar Align
Start imaging session
Set imaging plan
Focus telescope
Slew to target
Start guiding
Start capture
Finish imaging session
Return mount to Home Position
Switch off mount and equipment
Place your image files in folders
Check and inspect images
Discard poor images
Stack images
Process your stacked image
Enjoy the fruits of your labours with your new Astro image

See attached plus additional posts

Cheers
Martin

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