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Hi Cris,
Here is my sure fire method of alignment (confirmed and endorsed by AndrewJ and BinTel) - it worked evertime single time without fail...
1. Connect the LNT module and finderscope.
2. Align the finderscope and the Red Dot Finder (RDF) on a distant object during the day, say a mobile phone tower or any object a few kilometres away.
When it's time to observe at night....
3. Roughly set the OTA level and point north. I said ROUGHLY. No need to use a compass, spirit level - I repeat - not needed. It only has to be approximate to your eye only.
4. Turn scope on and select 2-Star alignment. Forget all other alignment options - just 2-star alignment.
5. Select the first star from the list in the menu, and hit Enter. The scope will slew to that star, dance around and try to centre it. When the display asks you to "Centre Star" use the keypad controls to centre the star and hit Enter.
6. Select the second star and follow the same procedure.
The two stars you select should be oh, 50-90 degrees apart! Andrew can confirm the rule of thumb on this.
7. Then to the Guided tour built in to the menu and all objects will be in your finder's field of view or closer.
Last edited by stephenb; 13-10-2009 at 12:25 PM.
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