How Accurate Is Your GoTo System?

[Steffen]

I usually get my HEQ5Pro to put things into the centre 50% of a 0.6 degree FOV, depending on setup accuracy.

If you don't use a GPS dongle pay close attention to the clock setting. Near the equator objects move at 15 arc minutes per minute (or 15 arc seconds per second), so being off by 30 seconds will shift things quite noticeably.

Cheers
Steffen.

[Shark Bait (Stu)]

Originally Posted by Steffen

I usually get my HEQ5Pro to put things into the centre 50% of a 0.6 degree FOV, depending on setup accuracy.

Cheers
Steffen.

Hi Steffen,

Just to clarify, does this mean that you centre selected objects 50% of the time?

Edit: Sorry, disregard my query. It makes sense now.
I am careful to plug in accurate time, date, lat/long etc., but your comment has got me wondering...
I will try plugging in slightly different times to see if I can improve the pointing accuracy. It might be a waste of time and effort but it is worth a try.

Thanks,
Stu.

[Steffen]

Yes, I meant half a field radius into the field, or better.

Cheers
Steffen.