Bookmarking an object using NEQ6?

[blackparticle]

I've not used the User Defined Database in the Synscan controller yet but I just want to run something through here to confirm it works like I think it will.

Sometimes my alignment is not as accurate as it should be so I want to bookmark an exact location for the session with the handset.

So, I'll find my target, frame it up exactly without a filter in so I can see it.. Store it to the DB.. Then switch to the Ha filter, slew to the nearest bright star so I can focus it up.. And then recall the location from the DB.

Will that put me back exactly where it was?

I realise the DB entry would only be good for that session but that's fine. It just needs to be accurate in returning to the marked location.

Ta, Alan.

[Merlin66]

In theory, yes, it should work OK.

[blackparticle]

I tried this out tonight and it put me back to within about 200 pixels of the bookmarked location. I had to run off a test sub to be sure and then did the last adjustment by guesswork on the handset.

It was far less painful than staring at a blank frame/focus preview wondering where the target was.

[Merlin66]

I'm pleased to hear it all worked out!

Neat little trick.....