I am 82 and have problems bending and twisting my neck around to even get 3 stars for lining up my Frankenstein NexStar 8 SE Hybrid. Getting 3 stars well separated meant that at least one or two needed Cirque de Soleil type circus moves for me.
Then, I just bought a used StarSense System, with camera, mount and new Handpad. I was able to assemble it and try it out on National Astronomy Day (May 18th). This was less than $300 US.
WOW - What a bonus. After alignment and calibration in my back yard, it works superbly.
No more do I have to struggle to get my preliminary alignment done, and can even dispense with my hard to use red dot finders (I've tried a few - poor!).
This StarSense Alignment system may not be for everyone, but movement restricted viewers will benefit, as will old fogeys, like me.
Ontario Yearly Starfest registration opens today for August 8-12th - I plan to go again.
Mike .....>
