Pappy

Good day AstroMuni, the focuser is in a good position. However, the finder scope is on the bottom. If I rotate the OTA for the finder scope to be in a better position then the focuser is on the bottom.

Good day fol;ks, after updating the motor control unit on this mount it still was not tracking (in ALT/AZ Mode). I spoke with the folks at SW USA and they suggested facing the control panel (on the mount) south instead of north for home position. Now the mount tracks in AZ mode. The question I have is: is there a way to reprogram/adjust the mount to have the control panel facing north instead of south? I am using a reflector OTA (when in AZ mode) and the view finder scope is at the bottom position. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Regards, Pappy

Good day Folks, my AZ-EQ6 pro mount should be arriving back from the company I purchased it from this week (mount not tracking in AZ Mode). They couldn't find anything wrong with the mount. They think it might be the power supply (AC-DC Adapter) I am using . What would anyone recommend for a AC-DC Adapter that will work with this mount. Please keep in mind that I live in the US and we use 120VAC here. Thank you all for your assistance in this matter. Regards, Pappy

Good day Owmuchonomy, thank you for your response. I forgot to mention that I do press enter after centering the first (and second) alignment stars. I will try placing the control panel on the south side of the mount next time I have it out. I assume the scope is on the right side of the mount (when facing the mount). Do you point the scope at Polaris or level the scope? Regards, Pappy

Good day Aramcheck, thank you for your response. What computer software are you using? Regards, Pappy

Good day Mark, thank you for your response. What computer software are you using? Regards, Pappy

Good day fellow members I recently purchased a SkyWatcher AZ-EQ6 GT mount from the UK. I am having tracking issues in the AZ Mode. I have updated the handset numerous times. I have completed a factory restore numerous times. I have ensured that the information (Lat/Long, date, time GMT and EST, elevation, etc.) is correct. The mount is pointing North (control panel side facing North and have tried facing it South as well), scope is leveled. Manually move mount to first alignment star (have tried using the handset to slew it as well). Center first star in FOV (mount does not track first alignment star). Select and slew mount to second star. Center star in FOV (mount does not track second star). Handset states alignment was successful. Slew to first selected object (Venus). Ensure that side-real rate is selected on handset. Mount does not track object. I read in a discussion elsewhere that you could try to have the mount turned on, handset connected to mount, plug in the USB cable to handset and perform an update. Will this process damage the mount or handset in any way? Issues in EQ Mode: Set up mount and scope to home position (mount and scope pointing north). Turn mount on. Perform Polar Alignment. Select 3 star alignment (to help eliminate cone error). Mount slews to first star. However, the scope is pointing towards the ground. Return the mount to Park/Home position. Turn off mount. Turn mount back on. Select 3 star alignment again. Mount slews to first star. Center star using handset. Perform the rest of the alignment. Handset states alignment was successful. However, accuracy isn't that good (most objects are within the FOV, far edge of FOV). Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Regards, Pappy

Good day banjaxed, thank you for the information. Regards, Pappy

Good day Mike E (and other members) I recently purchased a SkyWatcher AZ-EQ6 GT mount from the UK. I am having tracking issues in the AZ Mode. I have updated the handset numerous times. I have completed a factory restore numerous times. I have ensured that the information (Lat/Long, date, time GMT and EST, elevation, etc.) is correct. The mount is pointing North (control panel side facing North and have tried facing it South as well), scope is leveled. Manually move mount to first alignment star (have tried using the handset to slew it as well). Center first star in FOV (mount does not track first alignment star). Select and slew mount to second star. Center star in FOV (mount does not track second star). Handset states alignment was successful. Slew to first selected object (Venus). Ensure that side-real rate is selected on handset. Mount does not track object. I read in a discussion elsewhere that you could try to have the mount turned on, handset connected to mount, plug in the USB cable to handset and perform an update. Will this process damage the mount or handset in any way? Issues in EQ Mode: Set up mount and scope to home position (mount and scope pointing north). Turn mount on. Perform Polar Alignment. Select 3 star alignment (to help eliminate cone error). Mount slews to first star. However, the scope is pointing towards the ground. Return the mount to Park/Home position. Turn off mount. Turn mount back on. Select 3 star alignment again. Mount slews to first star. Center star using handset. Perform the rest of the alignment. Handset states alignment was successful. However, accuracy isn't that good (most objects are within the FOV, far edge of FOV). Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Regards, Pappy

Good day Folks, just taking a minute out of the dat to say Hello from Bunnlevel, North Carolina. Regards, pappy