Phd2 declination confusion
Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2021 6:12 pm
I apologize if this repeats other threads, I've just started using phd2 (I'm trying to begin that long journey toward AP) and the other night I encountered some weird, pulses in declination. I suspect these are backlash issues, however, I'm not sure how to approach my next attempt at guiding. Any suggestions will be most appreciated. I blindly did a bit of trial-and-error with the phd2 values... to no avail.
I'm using a Celestron 8" SCT
AVX mount
According to SharpCap's polar align, I had an excellent alignment
I was imaging the Pinwheel galaxy that had just crossed the meridian, however, being a rookie, I didn't know how to do a meridian flip, so I just keep imaging without doing any flip.(I had used Skysafari for go-to alignment)
The Pinwheel was close to the Zenith
Since this happened I've bundled all my loose cables
I did not "east" balance the OTA
Thanks to all,
Joe
I'm using a Celestron 8" SCT
AVX mount
According to SharpCap's polar align, I had an excellent alignment
I was imaging the Pinwheel galaxy that had just crossed the meridian, however, being a rookie, I didn't know how to do a meridian flip, so I just keep imaging without doing any flip.(I had used Skysafari for go-to alignment)
The Pinwheel was close to the Zenith
Since this happened I've bundled all my loose cables
I did not "east" balance the OTA
Thanks to all,
Joe