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Old 18-02-2010, 11:26 AM
mbaddah (Mo)
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Help with Argo Navis alignment on 10" LB pls :(

I was wondering if anyone could offer their expertise in helping me align the argo navis on my 10" LB. The issue I am experiencing is that the object i zero in on is always just outside the fov of the eyepiece, despite using a wider eyepiece than the eyepiece used for the alignment.

Brief summary of steps I used to align:

1. Point scope to Zenith, select "Fix alt ref=090.000+ Auto adjust off"
2. Go to Mode star align, align two stars (warp factor within -0.5 to +0.5 range)

Attempt to locate object from MODE CATALOG and object out of fov. Next step

4. Select FIX ALT REF=090.000+ AUTO ADJUST ON now.
5. Again go Mode star align, perform two star alignment. Get Warp +(A).

Attempt to locate object and still just outside fov.

Anyone else have a similar experience and workarounds? I've set the time/date/location, also set refraction on/off. I know the ALT/AZ steps is set to the correct signs as I've been liasing with Gary and if they were incorrect I'd be way off the mark.

The objects are roughly 2degrees off according to the Telrad from the centre fov.

Would appreciate any help, thanks guys.
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