Hi all,
I am new to SharpCap , and just downloaded it (not a Pro version for now).
I want to figure out how the Polar alignment procedure could work if I upgrade too the Pro version later.
What I belive to understand so far the Polar Alignment Procedure is working with a solver , do I need to install a extra plate solve program or is this feature already integrated in SharpCap.. ?
In the SharpCap settings -> Solver , I can choose a directory for certain plate solve tool, but I am unsure if I would need first install this ? Or can I choose a.e. PinPoint or PS2.28 too ?
/Roy
Do I need install a extra solver for PolarAlign ?
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Re: Do I need install a extra solver for PolarAlign ?
Hi Roy,
the polar alignment routine has it's own (limited) built in plate solver, so you don't need to install a separate plate solver to make polar alignment work. The built in solver is designed to only work in the region around the poles (it only has data out to about 7 degrees form the pole) but it is also *very* fast compared to general plate solvers, which makes the polar alignment responsive.
hope this helps,
Robin
the polar alignment routine has it's own (limited) built in plate solver, so you don't need to install a separate plate solver to make polar alignment work. The built in solver is designed to only work in the region around the poles (it only has data out to about 7 degrees form the pole) but it is also *very* fast compared to general plate solvers, which makes the polar alignment responsive.
hope this helps,
Robin