dec drift in phd

[graham.hobart (Graham stevens)]

so I am outside with scope facing SE, taking eta pictures. My PHD graph is gradually drifting down in DEC, I have tried using auto and guide in south and north only on phd settings-no change
Which axis am I out of alignment with Alt or Az? I am sure it just needs one tiny tweak
help
graz

[alistairsam]

Originally Posted by graham.hobart

so I am outside with scope facing SE, taking eta pictures. My PHD graph is gradually drifting down in DEC, I have tried using auto and guide in south and north only on phd settings-no change
Which axis am I out of alignment with Alt or Az? I am sure it just needs one tiny tweak
help
graz

Hi, Dec drift with the scope pointed SE would need adjustment in elevation.
The meridian star adjustment is in azimuth.

[graham.hobart (Graham stevens)]

thank you sir, will try that
have to say though, my manual guiding seems to be doing alright,- looking at the computer screen.

[mswhin63 (Malcolm)]

Originally Posted by graham.hobart

thank you sir, will try that
have to say though, my manual guiding seems to be doing alright,- looking at the computer screen.

Nice to be able to put your head in the sky instead of the screen though

[graham.hobart (Graham stevens)]

sorted it out, was able to get a flat-ish RA and DEC graph for 10 minute subs after a tweak of a few degrees.
Best graph I have ever had!
Cheers
Graham.