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Old 09-06-2008, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by wmzaphod View Post
Each time I set it up and select the first of the two stars, the scope is pointing well below and to the right of target. So, I move the scope into position and move to the second star - same thing as first, well below and to the right.

However, once aligned to the second, the scope moves between the two alignment stars with a fair degree of accuracy..... Problems start when I want to view another target - usually ends up well off , but will return to either of the alignment stars quite nicely.

No amount of tweaking has fixed the drift alignment tho......
Firstly, level the tripod (round bubble level or other). Ignore the bubble on the mount. Align the tripod so that the azimuth adjustment peg is pointing towards polar south. Set up the rest of the telescope (a mounted laser is ideal for the next step.

Start the setup procedure - enter latitude, longitude, time, daylight saving, time zone - select quick setup. Send the telescope to a star near the SCP. Turn on the laser and adjust the azimuth and altitude to bring the laser/viewfinder to this star.

Turn off and restart. Select a 2 star alignment with 3 calibration stars. By the third star the mount will have the object in the centre of the eyepiece.

Have a good night's viewing

Cheers
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