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Why can't my Synscan GOTO find the Sun???
When my Synscan controlled scope is parked and pointing to the SCP I can navigate the night sky OK. However when inputting the coordinates of the Sun (obtained from two ipone apps using my current location) during the day, the scope is pointing to the opposite side of the sky, perhaps 90 deg out.
The coordinate systems drive me nuts so if anyone can explain or help out I'd be grateful. When I manually point the scope at the Sun it tracks well for imaging but I feel there is something lacking in my understanding or setup of the GOTO and I am well frustrated. Coordinates are coordinates -right!!!
To start with, could someone confirm what the controller should report for the position of the SCP, ie when parked?
Thanks
Duncan
Australia
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