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Hi @Space_Plane The 72EDR scope's external diameter is approx 87mm. I got a set of TS-Optics 90mm tube rings from Teleskop-Express. Obviously just fitting the scope as it is supplied would be too slack to grip, so I got some self-adhesive neoprene 3-4mm thick rubber insulation tape from Amazon, 10mm wide. Amazon Link - Neoprene Rubber Self Adhesive Strip 10MM Wide X 4MM Thick X 5M That's one example but there are loads of different manufacturers, thickness widths and lengths. I stuck the tape to the inside of the tube rings, and this created a good snug grip to the scope's body without marking the scope in anyway, as the rubber deforms it creates a really solid grip. Hope this helps.

It would appear the development process needs some better public relations/involvement. SkyWatcher's website is a little thin on info, although there must be some development taking place due to the odd firmware update that has filtered onto the support pages. It is a great little grab and go mount, and for solar and lunar in a hurry, its always the AZ-GTI i reach for, over my cumbersome AZ-EQ6. Hopefully they continue to develop the app further, and also tie in better support for app's such as SkySafari.

Thanks. Worked from a 1star alignment for me the Moon and Sun(when solar observation is turned on) are available as alignment targets. North and level may give a better alignment I’ll have to try it next time the clouds are gone.

No worries, @Stu it disappeared after the last update and trying to discover more I was reading the update notes on App Store and they mention Pro: one star alignment for solar and Moon. I was like erm nope ? So did a search on the AppStore low and behold a Pro version, nice of SkyWatcher to make that clear at the last update. ? Had a play with it on mine over weekend and it worked well, single point alignment for Lunar and Solar was something I contacted SW about early on, and they said they had no immediate plans but would pass on my feedback. Tracking was greatly improved and I was doing a lot less target chasing whilst imaging. Got this on Sunday evening, using my 72mm EDR and IMX178 colour cam and some white light solar on Saturday same scope but an IMX174 mono cam.

This perplexed me the other day too, but Ive since discovered that SkyWatcher have put a new App on the Apple AppStore (can’t confirm whether its the same for Android) it’s called SynScan Pro where as the original and first app is just SynScan. The Pro version is still free, but has extra options for users deemed Pro, which includes solar tracking etc Solar tracking can be found under Advanced > Advanced Settings > Observe Sun. You then need to switch it on and it gives you the standard solar safety warning a maths problem to solve before it unlocks the solar tracking. Hope this helps ?