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Originally Posted by rae
Hi, inquiring about anyone using the skyguider pro and any tips for use. Finding SCP is the most difficult part but have tried using a compass with some success. Have been using a nikon d5600 with a 35mm 1.8 lens and have taken some good pictures. Appreciate any tips or chat with someone else using one. Regards Rae
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Compass is fine but you must correct for magnetic declination AND be sure there are no metallic objects nearby to deflect the compass.
If setting up during the day as i have frequently needed to do for tracking total solar eclipses, I came up with the Google Earth Method many years ago and have had great success.
https://joe-cali.com/astronomy/artic...ent/index.html
I have built a device I call APPS (Artificial Projected Pole Star) and can use this at night on any telescope to get precise polar alignment in 3-5 minutes with no drift with a 1300mm focal length over 3 mins exposure.
https://joe-cali.com/astronomy/astro...ool/index.html
I built mine from scraps of aluminium, a $13 laser module, and about $25 of parts from Jaycar for the power supply. I showed a friend of mine who is not so good making things.
He bought a $17 laser pointer, a microphone tripod clip that fitted the laser and a ball and socket to produce an equivalent product. The mount must have an optical polar scope with an accurate centre mark.
Joe