Polar Axis Correction works very well. Usually a regular alignment with the Polar scope and then one iteration of PAC brings the Polar Alignment to a degree of accuracy that I do not see drift. Two iterations will make it even more perfect.
Floyd
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--- In Gemini-II@..., "gray_k99" <nemo129@...> wrote:
Actually, I just went and looked it up. It looks intersting, but not what I thought it would be. Could anyone comment on the usefulness of "Polar Align Assist" and "Polar Axis Correction" utilities for getting ready for long exposure astrophotgraphy?
Thanks,
Kirk
--- In Gemini-II@..., "gray_k99" <nemo129@> wrote:
Tom and Morgan,
So you have tweaked my interest here. Is the Polar Align Assist something like the Celstron "All Star Polar Alignment" utility, i.e. a built in utilty to help you point the RA axis at NCP without having direct sight of Polaris? (or there in abouts) If it is, that would be great, I had resigned myself to buying the polar scope and doing drift aligns....not that that is a bad thing, but it is nice to have alternatives.
Thanks for any info and I apologize for my ignorance on Gemini I, I have been pretty busy with a flooded basement and have not had time to review the level 4 manual.
Kirk
--- In Gemini-II@..., "tom@" <tom@> wrote:
Morgan
On a similar note, I'm assuming that the Polar Align Assist option
made its way into the Gemini 2, correct. From the online menu's and
the Quick Start guide, its a little unclear; but that was a key
feature I was interested in using.
Not yet. Ren¨¦ is planning on incorporating every feature of the Gemini
1, but he is working on the Star Alignments at this time. Hopefully
after that PEC, etc.
Tom
Floyd