Re: [APML] drift alignment

[Chuck Vaughn <aa6g@aa6g.org>]

John,

> Azimuth - using a star transiting at 0 degrees, to the south. Watch the
> drift. To correct the error, rotate the mount in azimuth so that the star
> moved IN THE DIRECTION of the drift. ie: if the star moves up in dec, rotate
> the mount so that it moves further up. Reset the star back to the crosshairs
> by moving the scope. Rinse and repeat.

That doesn't work. The star drifts north or south. Moving the mount in
azimuth moves the star east or west.

Chuck <aa6g@aa6g.org>


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