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Old 16-10-2011, 09:20 PM
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If you have a toucam and laptop then just whack the webcam in the main scope, then drift align according to:

http://www.iceinspace.com.au/63-544-0-0-1-0.html

I used K3CCDTools V1 freeware for ages, but now just turn off tracking in my guiding software and monitor the graph - but that's another story.....

Don't be too put off by the all the variations on how to get Polar aligned. If you can, trying a few of them for yourself is a great learning experience from the backyard. The goal is to get something you're fine with so when you go to a dark sky site you don't spend all night swearing. BTW, don't be afraid to mark out where you have the scope and put some marks on the mount if need be so you can get back to that spot. I can get away with a quick check (or none if I'm trying my luck) when pulling down and putting up again another night from home, but do have the luxury of tiles to set up on and mark. There are plenty of people here to help more if need be.
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