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The method I provided ( EQMOD/ Stellarium) is for sync based Goto and alignment ( not plate solving ) Plate solving is a more complicated procedure to set up in APT but I suppose once it’s done it works well.
I use APT but as a standalone frame focus and capture software and my EQMOD / Stellarium sync based Goto and alignment ( after 2 sync points or stars ) puts me smack dab in the centre of the APT live view reticle with any object. The more you sync the more accurate your Goto becomes ( I find 2 or 3 sync’s is adequate for accurate Goto )
Setting up APT for plate solving is far more time consuming than I was prepared to do . Sync based works fine for me. I can centre a mag 9 Galaxy from the home position in a few minutes. The more you use it the more skilful and timely you become
Each to their own
Cheers
Martin
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