[DJVege]

Hi guys,

I can't seem to align my AN correctly. Can someone tell me what I'm doing wrong? I think the problem is to do with my first star alignment, but it would be good if you guys can confirm this, please.

Process
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1) Do all that initial stuff to setup the AN. (Assume all cables are correctly connected, and settings are correct)

2) Mode Fix Alt ?? I put the scope flat on the east side of the mount (balance point) and turn the scope to 90 degrees perpendicular to the Polar axis, and hit enter! (So far so good).

3) Mode Align star: Here is the problem, I think. For my first star, so I NOT move the mount in RA? Only move in declination? If so, my problem is that there are no bright stars that fall in that path? ACRUX is probably the closest, but would still require both axes be moved. So, anyway, I had to move both axes to align ACRUX.

4) Align second star: I used Achernar.

Now, if I want to find anything, it's off by a lot. In the right vicinity, but still waaaay, off (26mm EP). If you just use your fingers to measure the error distance, I'm talking 3 or 4 fingers. Of course, I can point to Achernar perfectly, though.

Any thoughts?

Thanks.