Thank you very much for answering.
So it's better if I don't update and leave it as is, right?
Another question, for quick observations (without alignments) is there any way to track the Moon or planets when you center them in the eyepiece? If so, how is it done?
Thank you
Well if you update and then must mount your scope on the right side, your finder shoe will be on the bottom. If you are just doing visual and only using it in Alt-Az there is no need to update.
GoTo requires alignment. Point and Track does not. However Alt-Az mounts are more accurate, the more accurate your leveling is. Leveling is not required for EQ mounts, but in Alt-Az if it's not level as it slews around it will not rotate level.
Point and Track is awesome especially because aside from leveling, no polar alignment is needed. It doesn't care where you start. The SynScan app already has the info it needs (Time/Date/Location from your device). The AZGTi also has dual encoders, so you can manually move the mount without the mount losing where it is pointed.
To use Point and Track you simply point it at the object you want to track, go into the SynScan app and select what the object is, and click Point and Track and it will begin tracking, at the correct rate (sidereal, lunar or solar depending on the object selected).
Edited by MarkMittlesteadt, 19 July 2024 - 03:36 PM.