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I had similar problems with the EQ5 goto at the begining. Found that parking the scope and reseting the RA/Dec positions by releasing the axis locks resulted in it "remembering" the correct park postion from then on. The Synscan usually asks if you want to start from the park postion when initialising. If its set up properly there answer yes and it will return to it at shut down.
Very seldom get the alignment stars in the middle of the field, usually have to fiddle with the buttons to get it lined up with the crosshairs in the eyepiece. Releasing the clutches during alignment defeats the purpose of the exercise, adjustments have to be made with the buttons so the mount can get itself orientated. I've found a 2 star alignment works best for me.
The "Quick and Dirty" drift alignment guide mentioned by Alex is definitely the easiest one I've found to follow. I thought the EQ5 was reasonably accurately set up using a compass and protractor, but was still a fair ways out when drift aligned.
Cheers
Bill
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