[callingrohit (Vivek)]

Originally Posted by Peter.M

Im pretty sure that you have to do the alignment everytime you turn it off, however I would only do a 2 star because the third one only adjusts for cone error and for me it hasnt helped with goto accuracy.
Unless your dovetail is buggered it should be fine.

That is sad but in terms of PEC, it must be storing it for sure. Its hard to believe that both star alignment data and pec need to be done everytime. Damn EQs are hard work. I guess once this part is mastered the outcomes make it all worth it.

Well to be honest, even when my mount was keeping the M42 in the EP for a min, it was like a joyous moment for me coming from the days of struggle of dob mount and alignment issues.

I'd recommend the Alginmaster software - there's a trial period before you decide to pay up, so give it a try

Generally speaking if you did this - http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=14036 - you'll find that you should be able to keep the "lock" on the object for much than the minute or so that you are experiencing

I had already downloaded the software but didn't realise that it would take the author 48 hrs before I receive a useable trial serial number. Usually such processes are automated and worth it when it comes to amateurs like me trying to go through forums around 2 am - find a solution and want to implement it straight away.

Anywho I have received the serial number and will give it a try most likely next weekend now.

Also, the link that you have provided is showing a complicated system for me at this stage. I have bookmarked it, once I get used to the routine and get my setup right, I will then move on to optimize it.


Thank you Bill & Peter for all your help.