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Old 31-01-2012, 09:27 PM
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Hi Steve! Welcome to IIS

Most drives are already adjusted to run at "sidereal speed" which is the rate the earth is turning relative to the stars. If your motor has a (RA) speed adjustment that's to get the rate of motion in RA adjusted. Drift aligning for polar alignment is all about minimising drift in DEC under controlled conditions to get your mounts azimuth and altitude sorted. Hope that helps rather than confuses.

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