Q. Aligning my new HEQ5

[Belcher]

Well this is frustrating. Had the brand new HEQ5 with synscan plus SW 80ED Pro for a week now, and not one clear night for me yet!

in the meantime though, I have been going through the manuals (in between VCP5 study - now complete!). I am however confused. Between the manual, various other pages, and YouTube videos, I think I am up to 4 different methods of polar aligning and setting the reticule, etc. I have looked at so much material, I am now confused to the stage where it looks difficult and very fiddly to do. I am hoping somebody could assist with some real world best practices on (a) Any initial one time only setup that I should be doing, and ( The easiest and quickest way to line her up when I do finally get the chance to put it under some clear sky.

Thanks people.

[Starlight 1]

Hi have a look at this link.http://stargazerslounge.com/discussions-scopes-whole-setups/183490-synscan-3-28-beta-polar-re-alignment-feature.html

[Belcher]

Hi have a look at this link.http://stargazerslounge.com/discussions-scopes-whole-setups/183490-synscan-3-28-beta-polar-re-alignment-feature.html

Cool. Thanks. Just downloaded and upgraded my controller with no issues. So does this mean I no longer need to bother mucking about with the polar scope doing all that position to 6 o'clock on the reticule, check the transition date/time from a site on the internet, messing about with the setting circles, etc. etc. ?? That's the bit I cant get my head around

[Starlight 1]

Did you look at the read me file with the update,

You still have be some were near it to work and then by going from one Star to the next and back again it work it out for you.

[Belcher]

Yes thanks. Didn't spot it straight away. So it looks like I just make sure it all points North and follow the instructions. It doesn't mention the use of the polar scope. I will give it a go just as soon as I can see some stars again!

Thanks