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RE: Aligning A Alt/azi Telescope

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Posted by Rick Crockett on May 31, 2000 16:09:46 UTC

Hi Chris:

I would think that would depend more on the controls you have than the scope. Some correction algorithims require leveling the scope and defining a true north point. Others have more sophisticated algorithims that can define the scope orientation just from a "two star setup". In your case you will also want to define a zenith point so the scope does not track below the horizon or into itself. You question may be better answered if you can name your control system.

I would be interested in what and where you got the motors, encoders and interface hardware and software, if it is not a commercial package.

Good Luck:
-Rick

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RE: RE: Aligning a alt/azi telescope - Chris Haynes - June 1, 2000 - 16:56 UTC
- RE: RE: RE: Aligning a alt/azi telescope - bobmay - June 2, 2000 - 16:50 UTC
- RE: RE: RE: Aligning a alt/azi telescope - crockett - June 3, 2000 - 04:28 UTC
RE: RE: Aligning a alt/azi telescope - Bill Martineac Sr. - June 19, 2000 - 21:29 UTC

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