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by colin
Tue Sep 11, 2018 9:28 am
Forum: Polar Alignment
Topic: Not solving
Replies: 4
Views: 2722

Re: Not solving

At last no clouds. Having realigned with a different compass (I have no idea what went on originally, lets put it down to user error), I immediately got a solve, and from there on it was plain sailing - apart from the incredibly sensitive altitude adjusters on the HEQ5. Really nice piece of software...
by colin
Tue Aug 28, 2018 7:37 pm
Forum: Polar Alignment
Topic: Not solving
Replies: 4
Views: 2722

Re: Not solving

Thanks Robin

I thought it was me. But I wonder why my PA is that far off. Maybe I didn't get far enough away from the pier with the compass. Now just need to wait for the clouds to go.

Colin
by colin
Tue Aug 28, 2018 9:01 am
Forum: Polar Alignment
Topic: Not solving
Replies: 4
Views: 2722

Not solving

Hi, hoping someone might be able to help. I have tried unsuccessfully on two nights but can't get Sharpcap to solve at all. I should point out I only installed the app last week and got the Pro license on Sunday. My setup for alignment is: 50mm Orion mini guidescope (162mm focal length) mounted in f...