The software write up on the skywatcher site says its available and i just. Ive had a bit of a whinge elsewhere about synscan firmware being not fit for purpose. The mount rests firmly on a large, adjustable stainless steel pipe tripod with accessory tray. Just recently, though, i acquired my very first goto mount, an heq5 pro synscan and i here i am a complete beginner. An optional polarscope is available for aiding in polar alignment. The synscan alignment stars are i suspect just a selection and dump of a data base of stars that have a magnitude brighter then some value. The eq5 synscan mount is the eq5 mount with the inclusion of goto facility. If all my mounts did not have builtin polar alignment routines thanks to the latest synscan firmware upgrade i now have allstar for my atlas mount, you can bet id have alignmaster on my pc. Site park scope daylight saving inquire version alignment pec training star align. The synscan wifi adapter creates its own wifi network, so you dont need internet access or wifi hotspots to use it in the field. After doing standard 2 or 3 star mount alignment you can choose nearly any bright star on which you will be able to fix polar alignment of your mount. In synscan app i pressed the connect button, and i was ready to control the.
In synscan app i pressed the connect button, and i was ready to control the mount from the software. As a result, the polar scope time value given by the synscan controller will currently be between 3 and 4 minutes slow. The list includes polealignmax, align master, eq align, wcs, pempro, polar finder, star targ 2. During these polar re alignment procedures, you may press esc to go back to previous step, if necessary. The synscan v4 goto hand controller provides easy, com puterized location of thousands of night sky objects planets, nebulas, star clusters, galaxies, and more for viewing through. Hey there, this process can be a little bit frustrating if you dont have the right cable but if you have tge right cable, boom. When you select the re alignment you get to choose which star you want to use. How to polar align with heq5 and eq6 mounts, and synscan 3. Polar alignment is an essential first step towards a night of visual observation or astrophotography. Update the firmware to implement new synscan tm serial communication protocol v3. Zwo company is your first choice for advanced astrophotography equipment. Polar alignment without pole star getting started with. Imagine you carry out a two star alignment and then unlock the axis clamps.
In the days that i was writing this, it was known that synscan software uses j2000 epoch static coordinates and hour angle reported by handset was outdated. The list is floating around the internet if you search. The orion azeq computerized goto hand controller is compatible with the orion atlas eqg, sirius eqg, skyview pro goto, and starblast autotracker altazimuth mounts. The controller includes a bracket for attachment of the controller to a tripod accessory tray, an rs232 computer interface cable, wire clips, and mount attachment cables. Polar alignment requires that you first perform a bright, 2, or 3 star alignment. This version of the synscan app is suited for novice users using altazimuth mounts. Skywatcher includes an illuminated polar finderscope to aid the polar alignment process. Press 1 to start the alignment process the synscan hand control will operate in full feature mode refer to section 1.
It is able to detect the model of the mount to which it. For next years there probably would be some changes in softaware and it might use jnow coordinates, but if you didnt updated and use old firmware, you should check this out. When you look through the polarscope the central area has a. A new feature of polar re alignment is added under alignment submenu of the hand control in the firmware. The goto kit should have come with a rs232 rj11 cable. The setup process can also be used with the eq6 mount and orion equivalents. Nov 28, 2015 im not new to astronomy by any means, having got my first telescope for my eleventh birthday over fifty years ago. It can also help a skywatcher equatorial mount user to do polar alignment with the polar scope. Hello everyone, does anyone know if the synscan pro app when using the wifi unit, have the same polar alignment function as the handset v5. By aligning the axis of your telescope mount with the motion of the sky, you can accurately track objects in space. Its important to update your firmware to fix software bugs. Whats more, the current time and location are synced from your phone, making star alignment faster. Good polar alignment is still needed for sun alignment and tracking to be.
However, ive not really found anybody on the web talking about this, so i thought id quickly document it here. Generally it takes about 30 seconds to update the firmware. The g11 is a great mount, but the polar alignment isnt nearly as fast or as accurate as the aspa all star polar alignment in my cgem. New skywatcher synscan firmware first light optics. Thus product arrives with an easy to use set up and instruction sheet and works perfectly on my. Optical encoders you will never lose alignment again. Dec 06, 2016 skywatcher have released new synscan hand controller firmware for version 3 and 4 of their handsets. For the astrophotographers looking to reduce periodic error, the synscan hand controller has built in pec training that can be configured while in the field.
Telescope star alignment using your synscan hand controller duration. My questions are to do with polar alignment which i understand. Polar alignmentaligning the skywatcher heq5orion sirius. The mount will slew to the chosen star for polar alignment. Computerized german equatorial skywatcher eq5 synscan mount with synscan hand control, dualaxis motor, polar scope and tripod. A plug in accessory for the v3 synscan handset requires v3. Skywatcher synscan instruction manual pdf download. Point the polar scope at the target, using the altitude and azimuth screws on the mount to fine tune. Im not new to astronomy by any means, having got my first telescope for my eleventh birthday over fifty years ago. A comprehensive tutorial on setting up the polar scope finder for the popular heq5 mount and polar alignment. I assume the scope is polar aligned ok before you start. This new version contains new feature polar realignment. Drift alignment versus synscan polar alignment astronomy forums. Updating synscan hand controllers firmware download.
Nov 11, 2009 ive recently taken delivery of a synscan heq5 pro, and have found that the synscan software now provides a very easy way to do polar alignment. The synscan goto hand controller provides easy, comput erized location of thousands of night sky objects planets, nebulas, star clusters, galaxies, and more for viewing through. Skywatcher eq5 pro goto astronomy mount first light optics. Synscan v3 hand controller skywatcher skywatcher global. This new version contains new feature polar re alignment available previously in celestron mounts. Skywatcher azeq6 synscan goto mount dubai telescope.
The finderscope features a circular grid reticle for the northern hemisphere, consistent with todays popular polar alignment apps. If only there were a quick way to align your scope. The dongle is supplied with cables that support both altazimuth and equatorial synscan goto mounts except the eq6 pro when the mounts handset cable should be used instead. This software based polar alignment routine can be performed without use of the polar axis scope. The very sturdy eq5 equatorial mount provides excellent precision and stability and a host of other useful features for the serious astronomer. What do you think would be the best way to polar align the mount in this. Could you please test the firmware again with the new attached code and see if the polar alignment function works properly. I do a lot of outreach i need to have fast, pretty good polar alignment not too long after the. You have mentioned some methods but the easiest for me was to use the polar alignment routine in the synscan handset. It works, but any wind turns it into a tuning fork. The scopes are an at12in 12 f4 newt, at8in 8 f4 newt, and a hyperstar c8.
Obviously there could be others that i am not aware of. You can race down the road with a few minutes to spare, but accurately following the sun without polar aligning your mount in broad daylight is next to impossible. Skywatcher has released a firmware to turn the mount into an equatorial mount. The solar track mode is a new fuction to track the sun and does not need an alignment. Press enter key to confirm and proceed to the next step. It can also help a skywatcher equatorial mount user to do polar alignment with the polar. In this synscan gps package, you will find 5 items as follows, 1. This software based polar alignment routine can be performed without use of the polaraxis scope. Skywatcher synscanazgti alignment instructions mounts. Orion synscan goto instruction manual pdf download. This is the last step in the hand controls initialization process. How to upgrade firmware on skywatcher synscan handcontroller goto i managed to update my handcontrol software version, but it was jonathan who was having the problem, but as you said did he have it disconnected from his scope, that is the bother he is probably having. This new synscan hand controller firmware release is an update from the previous synscan firmware version 03.
Ive recently taken delivery of a synscan heq5 pro, and have found that the synscan software now provides a very easy way to do polar alignment. Polar alignment eq mode only polar alignment in synscan requires that you first perform a bright, 2, or 3 star alignment. It says right at the end of the first page of section 11. Polar alignment aligning the skywatcher heq5orion sirius. However, there is another, more accurate way to polar align.
After downloading all the software, i put the batteries into the mount and connected the computer to the wifi network that is activated when it is turned on. In common with the eq6 pro the heq5s sibling mount and vixen mounts, the counterweight shaft retracts into the body of the mount, which is a real plus when it comes to transportation and setup. Page 3 of 5 skywatcher synscanazgti alignment instructions posted. Then, i ran the mount firmware update utility and followed the instructions to. View online or download orion synscan goto instruction manual. Im fairly new to the synscan and i found that the first alignment star was miles out. The meaning of the hour angle method lies in rotation and exact positioning of a small bubble of the polar finder according to the actual hour angle location of polaris in the sky for current time and date. There is also a backlash compensation function in the utility menu of the hand controller. How to update synscan hand controller with the latest firmware. Skywatcher synscanazgti alignment instructions page 3. Not quite as far as yours, but still out by a country mile. One thing about synscan mounts is they dont handle backlash in the gear trains well. This is the official companion app for star adventurer mini camera mount manufactured by skywatcher. The dongle can also be used for updating the mounts motor firmware.
The synscan pro apps intuitive touchscreen menus are nicely organized and easy to navigate. I intend to include more detailed comparisons, but in the short term, i hope that the following is useful. Synscan needs a half decent polar alignment and i have found the more accurate the alignment the better off you are with synscan. But the new az eq6 mount has optical encoders, giving you the option of unlocking the clamps and pointing to an object manually but without losing the. All in all, i recommend that you upgrade your synscan mount and handcontrol firmware to at least v3. You will find it in the advanced menu on the main screen. What is the scoop on goto alignment with synscan mounts. Skywatcher released a new firmware for synscan mounts v3. Unfortunately for you the software for updating the firmware is. Thus product arrives with an easy to use set up and instruction sheet and works perfectly on my mount providing date, time, and location as advertised. Use this app to control the az gti mount or other skywatcher or orion telescope mounts fitted with a synscan wifi adapter. Youre in luck, because there is a way to get rough polar alignment that takes about 30 seconds. Our philosophy is keep a long lasting partnership with our customers and help them to realize their imaging projects.
How to upgrade firmware on skywatcher synscan handcontroller goto. On the other hand, i also covet the eqmod software which is exclusive to the synscan products like eq6, eq8. Heq5 pro polar alignment with synscan beginner area east. Astronomy shed uk astronomy forum view topic synscan firmware. How to firmware flash your synscan controller along with details of how to input latitude and longitude etc this is an amended version as the original had an. Orion synscan v5 computerized goto hand controller for eq. Polar align the equatorial mount or level the base of the altaz mount. Its quite straightforward to polar align without the ability to see polaris. Im using a g11 primarily for mallincam and outreach. Firmware update instructions for synscan goto hand controllers. Polar realignment on stars in new skywatcher synscan firmware. You may repeat the polar re alignment procedures from step 3 to step 8 to get better polar alignment, if it is necessary. Update and correct the solar tracking speed in the solar track mode.
Now the mount will start working at solar tracking speed until exiting the solar track mode. It can detect the model of the mount it is connected to. The skywatcher azeq6gt is an exciting evolutionary development of the hugely successful neq6 pro. Skywatcher eq8 synscan firware and goto issues mounts. Easy polar alignment for astrophotography step by step. The skywatcher heq5 synscan mount uses synscan computer to control all functions, even the most advanced ones dedicated to astrophotography. Does the software constantly correct alignment errors as you uses it i. A 50cm adapter cable, which is used for connecting between synscan gps mouse and synscan hand control. Invaluable as a guide to this topic which can be very confusing.
We had updated the firmware regarding the polar alignment in the south hemisphere issue. The azeq6gt is a dual purpose, fully functional computerised heavyduty gototracking astronomical mount in both altazimuth az and equatorial eq modes. Dec 15, 2014 the synscan hand controller is a popular model found on many equatorial telescope mounts. How to update firmware on synscan hand controller telescope. Fixed minor issues and bugs known in the previous firmware. Access rights manager can enable it and security admins to quickly analyze user authorizations and access permission to systems, data, and files, and help them protect their organizations from the potential risks of data loss and data breaches.
User may use this feature to do the polar alignment without aligning polaris in the polarscope for an eq mount. Telescope star alignment using your synscan hand controller. Slight mod to my previous post ref the selection of a star for the polar re alignment routine. I cover 2 star alignment, tips on how to change your rate, how to find targets, and parking your telescope mount. For astronomers in the southern hemisphere, the constellation octans is built into the reticle as well. Use this app to program the star adventurer mini for astrophotography and timelapse photography. Alignment would then inevitably be lost with most mounts. Then adjust our mounts altitude and azimuth to bring the polaris into the small bubble. As long as you can see 3 well known stars its easy to. Heq5 pro polar alignment with synscan beginner area. From the start i discarded the software and drift alignment methods. The exciting new skywatcher synscan altazimuth goto mount is a precision engineered instrument that will allow you to easily find and enjoy viewing night sky treasures, such as planets, nebulae, star clusters, galaxies and much more. This is a reiterative process, like drift alignment, however the manual mentions.
Even without a clear view of polaris, the eq pro can be polar aligned using our synscan hand controller. The synscan hand controller is now available as an app on your smart device. Polar alignment is only available in the pro version of the app as you stated, and only available when connected to the mount in eq mode. Updating firmware press and hold the esc key for more than 1 second to exit 4. Step by step instructions of using your hand controller to align your telescope. Just reading the latest synscan instruction manual version 2803v3 and the polar alignment without polar scope does look interesting. Skywatcher mounts which have a builtin usb port do not require this dongle.
However, ive not really found anybody on the web talking about this, so i thought id quickly document it here i know it would have been really useful i. Star adventurerstar adventurer mini skywatcher skywatcher. The synscan hand controller is a popular model found on many equatorial telescope mounts. This is the tools for updating the firmware of synscan v3 and synscan v4 hand controller. Choose a star as reference object from a star chart or planetarium software. Confirming center will sync azalt and use the offsets plus current sky model to calculate latitude and altitude base adjustments. I cover 2 star alignment, tips on how to change your rate, how. The synscan hand control is now updated to the newest firmware. The following is a list of all the polar alignment software that i am aware of. A synscan v4 hand controller with firmware version 4. Feb 28, 20 step by step instructions of using your hand controller to align your telescope. Add a daytime alignment function, which includes selecting the sun as the alignment star for daytime onestar alignment and solar tracking.
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