Put another way...

To park an LX-200, first switch to LAND mode then slew to Alt=0, Az=0. Then you can power off (or not) as necessary.

To unpark, simply switch back to POLAR or ALTAZ mode.

Note that the latest version of the Meade ASCOM driver supports the SetPark() method, so the scope can be parked in any position using that driver. The proper coordinates are restored when the driver is reconnected.


Tim Long
http://syd.tigranetworks.co.uk - software for amateur astronomers



> -----Original Message-----
> Behalf Of Herik, D van den - SPLCC
> Sent: Monday, January 31, 2005 2:19 PM
> Subject: RE: [M]: parking help
>
> Steve,
> When you power off the scope and re-apply power again, the
> scope initializes does this effect the setting (dec 0 degr
> and south)? i think so....
> So in this case put it in land mode (it will stop the RA
> motor by rotating it inopposite direction).
> thx,
> Dirk
>
> -----Original Message-----
> Behalf Of Stephen E.Hutson
> Sent: maandag 31 januari 2005 14:12
> Subject: Re: [M]: parking help
>
>
> Hi Mark,
>
> I can't speak for all programs, but ScopeDriver (and I assume most
> others) park the telescope based on the assumption that, on
> power-up, the telescope "expects" to be pointing due south
> and at 0 degrees declination.
>
> Basically, parking the telescope sets your telescope to this
> position, so that at the next power-up, the alignment
> *should* be fairly accurate. Of course, this only works if
> your instrument is not moved between parking and the next power-up.
>
> Yes, you need to power down your LX200 after parking, or else
> the instrument will track off of the park position
> (ScopeDriver gives you the option of switching to Land mode
> to stop the tracking immediately after parking).
>
> It doesn't matter whether you leave the computer on or off
> after parking.
>
> 'Hope that helps,
>
> Steve
>
> =========================================================
> == Stephen E. Hutson, American Dream Partnership Inc. ==
> == http://www.adpartnership.net ==
> =========================================================
>
>
>
> > good evening all
> > i have a question it may be silly to some of you but im a
> bit lost on
> > this i have a meade lx200 10 inch scope and i run it from
> a pc most
> > times some of the programs i have have an option to park
> the scope
> > how is this done?
> > what does this due?
> > do you have to leave scope on?
> > turn scope off after parking?
> > leave pc on??
> > like i said im lost on this
> > if some 1 can please take the time to enlighten me on this id
> > appreciate it
> >
> > reguards
> > mark
> >
> >
> > --
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>
>
>
>
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