Hi, Folks,
I have a Losmandy GM8G using the Gemini II with the latest firmware update. I am using the polar scope and drift alignment only.
After a 4 star model building, I instructed the Gemini II to point to M42.? However, the pointing was off by about 2 degrees. The only thing I can think of is that all of the stars I used in the model building were in the northern celestial hemisphere and M42 is in the southern celestial hemisphere. Am I correct or am I doing something wrong? Any feedback would be appreciated.
My procedure is to use the polar scope for initial polar alignment, then do a drift alignment. After that I turn off the mount, go back to pointing North/counterweight down position, turn the mount on again and do the model building. I am manually entering in my position and time.?
By the way, does anyone have a good reference for drift alignment technique? Any ideas would be appreciated.
Best Wishes and clear skies,
Russ
