Can I use feature tracking for star collimation?

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Can I use feature tracking for star collimation?

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Can Feature Tracking be used to track and keep a bright star like Capella centered during collimation of an SCT?
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Re: Can I use feature tracking for star collimation?

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Hi,

I've never tried, but maybe it would work in 'center of mass' mode if there is nothing else bright in view. It would be interesting to find out!

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Robin
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