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Old 23-01-2011, 04:13 PM
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Smile LX GPS Basics

Mardy
Youv'e got the drift pretty close it seems.

(1) Polar align LX200 GPS scope on the south pole.
The base control panel point south, the forks horizontal, (point south).
To level, use a spirit level across the top.
(2) Scope tube with the finder underneath points south.
Perpendicular to the forks. The setting circle now reads 90 degrees.
Mardy you seem to have this done o.k.
(3) Do 1 star align. (DO NOT Adjust the wedge), Now "ENTER" when asked if Sigma Octanis is in viewfinder, (you don't even have to look or see it).
(4) Slew AutoStar to any known star, Loose both the clutches, (DO NOT use AutoStar), manually centre star in eyepiece, (use reticle if possible)
(5) Tighten clutches, slew AutoStar to another known star, USE AutoStar to centre and sync.
(6) GPS ON at startup, (go to telescope settings) also
pec RA =ON (very important it stops a slow slew at start-up when in the south)
(7) Edit your "SITE" with your local settings ie; LONGITUDE & LATITUDE
A finer drift align is up to you!

Good to GOTO
Tip: PARK scope even on a tempory setup- Remember to place tripod pointing south before startup - saves the align process again - just follow the proceedure's (4 & 5)
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