Hey! I've tried using the skywatcher az gti for a couple of days and it seems to be working just fine but it actually always point in a totally different diraction even though it has my location and it's initially pointing north...I am using it from my building's rooftop (about 30meters from the ground) so I figured maybe the problem has to do with the altitude but I cant figure it out..any ideas?
In EQ mode what are you guys using for polar alignment ? I used Nina did the alignment then sent it to M42 and it slews to the floor. My coordinates are correct etc so not sure at all where I’m going wrong
Hi thanks for the video trying to learn everything I can before the planets are obove the horizon, my question is once the alignment procedure is complete and, let's say a planet is in centre view dose it automatically follow it, or is there another option to click after alignment. Thanks in advance.
Your telescope is the right of the mount facing forwards. Is that because you normally use it in EQ mode? Am I right in thinking that the telescope must be on the left of the mount pointing forwards to track properly in alt/az mode?
What does 'point it North' mean exactly? the telescope is pointing North? or the telescope is 90 DEg off North and the 'control panel' is pointing North?
Hi Jimngu I used the mount recently for the first time in AZ mode to take some photos. I normally use it in EQ mode, so I was out of practice. I put it on the wrong side and the camera ended up pointing to the floor! I quickly changed it around. I THINK the correct way on the right hand side as it pointed north, but not 100% sure (as per the thumbnail picture on the video). A little trial and error should sort it out. You could always do it without any payload/telescope at all and see which way it swings for a large/easy to see target (E.g. Jupiter). Clear skies, Paul
Hi sir I'm having problems with synscan pro app , hope to get some help here , my problem is when I bring out the mount and do all the leveling and start doing the three star alignment and I found that inside the app didn't have the Mars in the list , but the Mars is on top of me , I wonder why it didn't show it ? Because last night I can see the mars moon sartun Jupiter , but the app show no Mars ??? Hope you and others can teach me how to , I use az mode , thank you
Hi there, thanks for the video. I've just received my shiny new specimen of this mount and one thing I found strange is the relatively high resistance (or stiffness) of the horizontal bearing. I mean when the clutch is released, it takes a considerable force to turn the mount on its base. The vertical bearing seems tenfold more "fluid" to turn. Is it something wrong with mine, or yours showing the same difference in stiffness when you turn it manually at released clutch?
Was that with a payload on it, or whilst empty? Next time I use mine I will see. Also, remember to check the weight limits. In the mean time, if you have any concerns I suggest you speak to your supplier. Hope it works out OK.
@@whitebeltastro6668 It was an empty test without ota. I have a 127 mak for 10 years but the az goto mount it came with, deserved to be retired, hence I bought the new mount. Thanks anyway..
@@Attika I tried mine without a load, it is a little stiffer but not 10 times. Mine is currently on a wedge thought that may make a slight difference (as gravity may play it's part) .
@@whitebeltastro6668 The shoe analogy is quite fitting. Especially because the text on the box said "made in China", not "made in Germany" :-) Anyhow, I've given enough thought today to the problem and came up with a two phase test. 1st was the sound test. Yours in the video sounds reasonably similar to mine when screwing. That is a good sign (altough nothing to do with the clutch). The second part of the test requires a control group. Given the fact that you own one and been brave enough to engage with me, I'd like to ask you a last favor: (whenever you get around, no rush) If you'd release both clutches and drive the motors on both axis. On mine the alt axis stays still, as not enough friction left to let the motor move the OTA, however the azimuth axis still turns the scope given the higher friction. I really hope yours doing the same. :-) Thank you in advance.
Hi. I have not tried a long period of tracking, but I guess there is no limit - although I guess it might drift off target (which will in part be influenced by the initial polar/star alignment activities accuracy) over time. If you are referring to using it to take photos, then field rotation will be an issue. Maybe try a search on that topic? For long imaging sessions I use Equatorial mounts. I would be interested to know what you find out, as I think I probably underestimate what ALTAZ can achieve for imaging over say a one hour period. Also you could consider starting to use a guidescope - although I tried using one the other day (for the first time with this mount for months - in EQ mode) and PHD2 could not calibrate due to a backlash issue (which apparently is reasonable common), so something I will look into - once I (a) get some nights without clouds (b) finish getting my Astroberry fully operational! I have done a lot of guiding with equatorial mounts only, but I have read in the past that it is possible to use it in ALT AZ mode I believe - but some changes need to be made.
Helpful video thanks seeing as every other video uses the mount in EQ mode.
Hey! I've tried using the skywatcher az gti for a couple of days and it seems to be working just fine but it actually always point in a totally different diraction even though it has my location and it's initially pointing north...I am using it from my building's rooftop (about 30meters from the ground) so I figured maybe the problem has to do with the altitude but I cant figure it out..any ideas?
If you try to slew up and instead scope points down then you have the scope on wrong
Hi, can I use this with a Lunt 60 tilt tune scope? And, can you use the mount without the extend tube, becource I'm sitting always on a chair. Thanks!
In EQ mode what are you guys using for polar alignment ? I used Nina did the alignment then sent it to M42 and it slews to the floor. My coordinates are correct etc so not sure at all where I’m going wrong
Hi thanks for the video trying to learn everything I can before the planets are obove the horizon, my question is once the alignment procedure is complete and, let's say a planet is in centre view dose it automatically follow it, or is there another option to click after alignment. Thanks in advance.
Your telescope is the right of the mount facing forwards. Is that because you normally use it in EQ mode? Am I right in thinking that the telescope must be on the left of the mount pointing forwards to track properly in alt/az mode?
What does 'point it North' mean exactly? the telescope is pointing North? or the telescope is 90 DEg off North and the 'control panel' is pointing North?
Yea idk either. Mine seemed to work when pointing the telescope north, but then it won’t let me manually adjust to get the object in fov.
Hi Sir which side of the mount facing to the north ? I confuse about the face and position to calibrate to the north , hope you can help , thanks
Hi Jimngu
I used the mount recently for the first time in AZ mode to take some photos. I normally use it in EQ mode, so I was out of practice.
I put it on the wrong side and the camera ended up pointing to the floor! I quickly changed it around. I THINK the correct way on the right hand side as it pointed north, but not 100% sure (as per the thumbnail picture on the video). A little trial and error should sort it out. You could always do it without any payload/telescope at all and see which way it swings for a large/easy to see target (E.g. Jupiter). Clear skies, Paul
Hi sir I'm having problems with synscan pro app , hope to get some help here , my problem is when I bring out the mount and do all the leveling and start doing the three star alignment and I found that inside the app didn't have the Mars in the list , but the Mars is on top of me , I wonder why it didn't show it ? Because last night I can see the mars moon sartun Jupiter , but the app show no Mars ??? Hope you and others can teach me how to , I use az mode , thank you
is it available as a "star/solar system" in the other (non-alignment) menu I wonder & skip using it to align?
Hi there, thanks for the video. I've just received my shiny new specimen of this mount and one thing I found strange is the relatively high resistance (or stiffness) of the horizontal bearing. I mean when the clutch is released, it takes a considerable force to turn the mount on its base. The vertical bearing seems tenfold more "fluid" to turn. Is it something wrong with mine, or yours showing the same difference in stiffness when you turn it manually at released clutch?
Was that with a payload on it, or whilst empty? Next time I use mine I will see. Also, remember to check the weight limits. In the mean time, if you have any concerns I suggest you speak to your supplier. Hope it works out OK.
@@whitebeltastro6668 It was an empty test without ota. I have a 127 mak for 10 years but the az goto mount it came with, deserved to be retired, hence I bought the new mount. Thanks anyway..
@@Attika I tried mine without a load, it is a little stiffer but not 10 times. Mine is currently on a wedge thought that may make a slight difference (as gravity may play it's part)
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@@Attika also mine is quite old, so possibly like an old pair of shoes may loosen up (but I do not know)
@@whitebeltastro6668 The shoe analogy is quite fitting. Especially because the text on the box said "made in China", not "made in Germany" :-) Anyhow, I've given enough thought today to the problem and came up with a two phase test. 1st was the sound test. Yours in the video sounds reasonably similar to mine when screwing. That is a good sign (altough nothing to do with the clutch). The second part of the test requires a control group. Given the fact that you own one and been brave enough to engage with me, I'd like to ask you a last favor: (whenever you get around, no rush) If you'd release both clutches and drive the motors on both axis. On mine the alt axis stays still, as not enough friction left to let the motor move the OTA, however the azimuth axis still turns the scope given the higher friction. I really hope yours doing the same. :-) Thank you in advance.
Hi! subbed. How much is the maximum tracking time you can achieve if it is just Alt AZ?
Hi. I have not tried a long period of tracking, but I guess there is no limit - although I guess it might drift off target (which will in part be influenced by the initial polar/star alignment activities accuracy) over time. If you are referring to using it to take photos, then field rotation will be an issue. Maybe try a search on that topic? For long imaging sessions I use Equatorial mounts. I would be interested to know what you find out, as I think I probably underestimate what ALTAZ can achieve for imaging over say a one hour period. Also you could consider starting to use a guidescope - although I tried using one the other day (for the first time with this mount for months - in EQ mode) and PHD2 could not calibrate due to a backlash issue (which apparently is reasonable common), so something I will look into - once I (a) get some nights without clouds (b) finish getting my Astroberry fully operational! I have done a lot of guiding with equatorial mounts only, but I have read in the past that it is possible to use it in ALT AZ mode I believe - but some changes need to be made.
Hi, may I know what is the optical tube in this video?
A Skywatcher Evostar 72ED
helped me thanks
i subbed cuase the video helps thanks
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