[thefrogulox (Al)]

Hi all

I have been attempting to drift align in my backyard using a modded webcam and K3CCD Drift explorer

The main problem I have is that from the only realistic spot I can use in my backyard has obstructions (trees, houses etc) in almost every direction. The worst is a block of apartments directly to my south which is +- 10 metres high and about 10 metres away. By some rough calculations, this blocks out over 45 degrees from the southern horizon.

I also have a massive tree to the east which blocks out most of the sky directly to the east.

Every tutorial I have read about drift alignment suggests using stars as low on the horizon as possible.

Is the main problem with using stars high on the horizon is that you have to wait longer for them to drift thereby decreasing accuracy of the alignment and increasing the time taken to get into alignment?

Does anyone have any general suggestions for drift alignment when you have obstructions in almost every direction?

Thanks for the assistance.