On Wed, Apr 2, 2025 at 09:11 AM, <fishonkevin@...> wrote:
Paul, I don't think in UTC either. So I'll use my regular time/-4 offset. In the Fall I'll have to go into the handset and change it back to -5 via the cold start routine. No problem.? I have another question. Brian's vids about setting my Park position and safety limits are easy to follow. But I'm wondering if I need to slew/move the mount with the hand controller so that Gemini can read the motors/encoders for the positions. Will the motors/clutches disengage to allow push-to these positions and still read where they are set at? I'm coming from using my G-11 w DSC' and Sky Commander and push-to was always faster than my Observing Buddies mounts with Go-To.
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When using the Gemini 2 in the usual GOTO mode once you are polar aligned and have shot a couple of stars for the model you can only use the hand controller to move the scope.? If you push the scope the Gemini 2 will lose your scope's position.? IME it is best to just use the DSC or use the Gemini and stick to that mode until you are willing to do another 2-3 star alignment.?
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