>If you want you can set the scope as instructed in the manual for
power-up. It
>really doesn't even matter, but may be safer.Then instead of doing any
>alignment, just slew to a alignment star from the list - don't do a goto -
slew
>it manualy with the hand control. Center the star, then enter the star in
the hand contoller by the
>database number and pushing enter. Then after the star info is confirmed
in the
>display, and the correct star centered in the scope, hold down the enter key
>untill it beeps and reads - coordinates matched. Do it again with another
>star. Then type in Polaris from the chart number - do a goto - and using the
>Azimuth and RA, manual adjustment on the eq. head, center polaris. No you
can
>do a goto again to other alignment stars for fine tuning, repeat the
process. As
>you do, Polaris will eventually be right-on. And you should have a perfect
polar
>alignment.
>Remember to use the keypad for alignment star centering and the manual eq.
head
>adjustments for Polaris.

Steve... I am fascinated by your method as it approximates an LX200 trick
we had.
help me with your logic though... The second star, did you move to it
manually, or more likely,
by the NSEW keys? Why wouldn't the computer just "wipe out" all knowledge
of the first star
and replace it with the 2nd?? Why would the 2nd need to be done?? Have you
tried the above with
just one, and then polaris?



- Todd
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