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just bumped into this old thread, but thought I’d reply as I think that the explanation for the difference between the two displayed values is as follows:
On synscan, there are two values shown - polar hour is displayed after something called polar position
polar position calculated by synscan equates to the screen on the app. Is has a range of 12 hours 00:00 to 11:59 as per a clock face.
polar hour is something different -it’s a 24 hour range starting at bottom (6 o clock position in scope) and going anticlockwise.
EQ6-R Pro tweaks
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Thanks for that. All useful ideas and info. Especially the clutch mod.
Just bought an eq6r pro and it’s a hefty piece of kit and all I need now is for the clouds to clear! Two or three things that really rile me, though - even though they’re not that important in the overall scheme of things:
1) how much effort would it take in the factory to set the polar scope reticule with 12 at the top - just for the appearance. At the same time, set the elevation gauge to read true!
2) why have a bubble level if it isn’t vaguely accurate.
As I use my iPhone to set an initial level and elevation when setting up, neither are a problem but how much trouble would it be on a €1650 mount?