Figure 4.4d. Sync on southern horizon
The second phase in this sequence is the choice of any star very near to the
Meridian and to the Southern horizon. In this case the star is η Aql (see ovals 3
and 4 of figure 4.4d). Note that the telescope is still in the initial position (oval 5).
Again it is possible to see a small difference in RA from the point 0,0 due to the
time lapse. At this point is possible to tap the “
Align”
command on the
“Telescope
Bar”.
Figure 4.4e: System aligned
This will cause the movement of the telescope pointer to the North Celestial Pole
(see oval 7) at the correct RA and DEC “Home” position (see oval 8) where the
mount is indeed pointing. This information is sent to the StarGO. This is also the
initial position of the telescope in case of Alt-Az mode. From this moment the
movement of the telescope is synchronous with that of SkySafari.
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