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Old 12-09-2011, 09:54 AM
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The Mekon (John Briggs)
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What two arrows aligned are you speaking of - I don't seem to have these.

Roughly point the mount south, then start with both axis locked tightly and in the park or home position. This of course is the "neutral position" for an EQ mount where imbalance has no effect.

Ensure date, time and psotion are entered accurate to within 1 minute of time a 10' of lat/long. (this is equivalent to less than 1/4 degree error in star position)

Then go to 3 star align - choose enter for the first star you can positively identify and the scope should point very close to this star. In fact with the above errors of time or position it should be in the field of the scope. What will put is well outside is poor polar alignment.

After the first star, why would you want to point at the moon??
Keep scrolling through the alignment stars until you can recognise the right stars against those you can see clearly. I have a problem with their list as they have some wierd names. It would be better if they would use Bayer names.

I could not believe how easy it was first time up to do this alignment.

Good luck
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