Nick Bernier wrote:
> [...] I used the drift method on a star at 0 dec and on the
> meridian. [...] After the wedge was properly aligned and I
> went through the LEARN mode for Smart Drive, I tried a GOTO
> to another star. Not even close (several degrees off) !!
> [...] Is it possible to track accurately (no drift for 10-15
> minutes) and still be off in polar alignment ??

Not in polar alignment, but indexing, latitude, longitude and/or
time. These will affect go-to accuracy. Indexing error can be
removed by SYNCing on a known object. I don't believe it's
necessary to go through the whole LX-200 polar alignment proc.

-- Bob

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