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Originally Posted by raymo
Thankyou all for your contributions, all welcome. My confusion was
started by the fact that the error shown at the end of each iteration
of a star alignment is described in the Synscan manual as "Polar
Alignment Error". It would appear that that is not what it actually is.
Eden, my HEQ5 generally carries around 10.5kg, and you're right, I
balance it carefully with a little weight acting against the drive.
Well. I'll try out some of the suggestions and see how I go.
raymo
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Ray
Just reading this post, I have underlined a part. When Synscan reports a polar alignment error, it is a Polar Alignment Error. The Synscan looks at how accurate the alignment was compared to its ideal and males an estimate as to how much PA is out. It is then up to you to decide if you want to adjust the PA.
Malcolm