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bert katzung
Hi Ray:
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I had a similar problem with my G-11 with Losmandy DSC hardware and Sky Commander electronics (which also has 4000 as the default resolution). Turns out that the Losmandy DSCs call for a 4096 step resolution setting, plus the "90 degree setting" is *quite* important, for my setup anyway. I found that the method described in the SkyCommander instruction book unmasked an offset in my dovetail mounting plates. The procedure they recommended, which worked for me, was to flip the dec axis horizontal on one side, center Polaris roughly in a medium power eyepiece with the mount's azimuth knobs, then flip to the other side. If Polaris is not very close to center, the mounting plate under the scope needs adjusting (shimming). After adjusting so that Polaris is centerable on both sides, put the dec axis vertical and use the altitude knob to center Polaris up-and-down in the eyepiece. Then get Polaris dead-center right-to-left in the eyepiece and set, mark, or note the DEC mechanical setting circle reading. This will be your "90 degree setting" for aligning the computer. (Not sure why it's not the "89.24 degree setting" but that's another matter.) I then go on to do a two star setup and my Sky Commander now gives very good pointing: objects all over the sky are always in the eyepiece at x20 and usually at x40. Hope this helps... Bert Bert Katzung San Rafael, CA katzung1@... ----- Original Message -----
From: "Ray Porter" <ray_porter@...> To: "Losmandy Users" <Losmandy_users@...> Sent: Sunday, 10 September, 2000 3:41 PM Subject: [Losmandy_users] Losmandy DSC strange results keep my glasses clear) but I was able to try out the DSC (Losmandy according toselected 1-star alignment. I used Vega which by this time was just west of theaffects on planet location). The mount was leveled and it was certainly wellenough polar aligned for visual observing. I had not reset the encoderresolution from the default 4000. The manual mentions 4000 as the default and gives |
