Getting Started 08: Thinking About Polar Alignment, Pointing Models, and Tracking Accuracy
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In this discussion-oriented tutorial, we delve into different approaches for polar alignment, pointing model, and tracking accuracy depending on the type of observing you are doing: visual, DSLR/Mirrorless imaging, and computer-assisted imaging.
LINKS MENTIONED
Polemaster www.qhyccd.com/index.php?m=co...
iPolar www.ioptron.com/product-p/333...
Sharpcap www.sharpcap.co.uk/
Our tutorial on using SkySafari and SkyFi • Using Planetarium Soft...
Benefits of pulse guiding via ASCOM/INDI openphdguiding.org/manual/?se...
ASCOM Platform ascom-standards.org/
OpenPHD aka PHD2 (guiding software): openphdguiding.org/
Lucky Imaging for planetary skyandtelescope.org/astronomy... - บันเทิง
Brian, thanks. I have had a G-11 since 2006 and due to work challenges, I am just starting to use it. This series has been great. I have done some upgrades (gemini-1 to gemini-2) and I'm now making sure I fully understand the awesome capabilities of the G-11
Thank you for this and PLEASE keep these tutorials coming!
Brian, thank you so much for putting the time into this video series. Although I am on the more advanced side of the gear I, I often find myself running into issues I don't know how to resolve. Your wealth of knowledge on the Gemini system is a welcome and much needed aspect to the Losmandy brand. I cannot tell you how important it is for imaging to have someone who is an imager speaking about the details to the depth you are doing in this series.
Thank you Brian! Your latest tutorials are very informative and helpful. I'm looking forward to more of these. I've learned quite a bit about some of the minor details that will certainly save me time and grief in the future.
Great job Brian. These videos are very helpful to Losmandy mount users. Looking forward to future subjects.
Awesome tutorial Brian , keep em coming.
Waiting for the next part, which I assume goes into the actual process of polar alignment, pointing models, etc. It's what I really need.
Great video Brian. I especially like that you use the term “Ponting Model” rather than “mount alignment” which seems to cause confusion with polar alignment. Note that PHD2 has not only true drift alignment but two other forms centered which are functionally more like polemaster/ipolar and still free. If you do a practical tutorial on doing camera assisted polar alignment, you can also dispell some of the myths around which OTA/camera is is or is not suitable for PA.
Nice job
Great video! One alternative to a full computer or laptop is the ASIAIR, which provides all of the features you listed in an easy to use package. It works great with my Losmandy mount, but it is only compatible with ZWO cameras.
I use the poor man's version of the ASI Air, which is Stellarmate. Nice thing about it is it works with many cameras. It's not as intuitive as ASI Air, but it is more configurable. They both run INDI under the hood though.
I found King’s Rate helped my tracking when shooting projects that are low off the horizon.
Yes King Rate can definitely help if you are forced to shoot low in the horizon. Generally i try to avoid anything below 40 degrees because there's just too much atmosphere to get good results.
@@LOSMANDY I use to avoid it too. Then I tried it and with patience I got some great projects.