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SolarQuest (alt/az) timelapse de-rotation?

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#26 nicknacknock

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Posted 31 July 2023 - 04:58 AM

Having the mount level is critical to keeping the image centered. Once that is accomplished and you center your image, then double click on the on button :)



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Posted 31 July 2023 - 07:40 AM

Does the Solar quest keep the image in the centre for a long time or are you having to re centre regularly is there a way to keep it centred, ie must be level or just by double clicking the on button keeps it centred. Does the balance of the scope on the Solarquest makes the image move etc. Great video.

Stays centered for hours if at least some effort is  made to make it level and balanced, but you don't have to obsess about. The solar sensor makes sure the sun is centered even if your set-up is a little off.

 

Double-click basically syncs the hardware with the software (firmware). Once the mount is synced, it will center the sun reliably every time you turn it on.


Edited by Tailspin45, 31 July 2023 - 07:41 AM.



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