Looking for a definitive HEQ5/SynScan/Basic imaging manual...

[blusky]

Chaps, appreciate if anyone could share a comprehensive step-by-step A to Z guide that covers basic alignment, operation and Canon and webcam imaging using HEQ5 Pro. Thank you.

[Bizibilder]

Unfortunately I don't think there is a book that covers all those topics but all is not lost! There are many written and/or video tutorials on EQ mount alignment, DSLR and webcam imaging. You could start with the tutorial section of SGL - find it in Beginners Help on the front page. There are many others so Google and You tube are your friends.

[Cornelius Varley]

I think your requirements may be too specific. Making every photon count http://www.firstligh...e-richards.html and Lunar and Planetary Webcam User's Guide http://www.amazon.co...42273757&sr=8-1 are probably the books to go for.

There is also the Primers and tutorials http://stargazerslou...and-techniques/

Peter

[blusky]

Thanks, what about HEQ5-specific step-by-step guides?

Got

http://www.opticstar.com/download/Astro/Doc/mounts/Skywatcher/HEQ5-EQ6-manual.pdf

and

http://www.opticstar.com/download/Astro/Doc/mounts/Skywatcher/SkyScan-manual.pdf

[brantuk]

Because the EQ goto mounts all work the same way the instruction booklets tend to be a bit generic. They usually explain polar alignment and how to put together and operate the scope at a basic level. From there onwards there's usually a rough guide to the menu system and what each option does - some go into more detail than others. I have found the Celestron manuals to offer a lot more detail than the Skywatcher ones.

Unfortunately they only cover the item in question (the mount) - stuff about scopes and cameras is only possible to describe in a very general way if at all. I would suggest that you go as far as you can with the manual and when you get stuck, ask a specific question on here.You'll get lots of replies cos most folks are happy to help