Most computerized mounts have a "sync" function, and this is accessible through CdC. It is not usually intended for the initial alignment (do that according to your mount's instructions), but once aligned, the idea of the sync function is that if you want more precise pointing in a particular region of the sky, you can go to a nearby bright star (something that's easy to find), center the star in the scope, and then use the sync function. The mount will re-calibrate its ponting using the new star as a reference, so pointing will be very accurate in that part of the sky. Some mounts will also lose accuracy as the night progresses (for example, if the mount's computer clock is not running accurately), so you can also use the sync function to "update" the pointing for better accuracy. -John
>From: "dgcclubmaker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Hi All, >I use CDC in conjunction w/Gemini and am wondering if the "sync" >command in CDC is a star alignment tool? The help menu kinda hints >to it but its not very specific. Any help would be great! > >Best regards, >Ricky > _________________________________________________________________ Get fast, reliable Internet access with MSN 9 Dial-up � now 2 months FREE! http://join.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200361ave/direct/01/ ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Yahoo! Domains - Claim yours for only $14.70 http://us.click.yahoo.com/Z1wmxD/DREIAA/yQLSAA/1.XolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> To Post a message, send it to: [email protected] To Unsubscribe, send a blank message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/skychart-discussion/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
