Can the STV autoguider be used for RA guiding only?

Discussion in 'Legacy Models - Community Support' started by Gordon Bulger, Mar 22, 2017.

  1. Gordon Bulger

    Gordon Bulger Standard User

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    I will be buying a Star Watcher Star Adventurer mount the can be autoguide in RA only. Will the STV do this or do I need the DEC port also engaged?

    Thx
    Gordon
     
  2. Doug

    Doug Staff Member

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    It will work up until the point that the star drifts too far North/South and leaves the guider subframe.
     
  3. Gordon Bulger

    Gordon Bulger Standard User

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    Thanks Doug. I had better align carefully!

    Gordon
     

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