From: Mark Gaffney <markgaffney@me.com>

Date: June 4, 2010 10:39:10 PM MDT

To: Astro_IIDC@yahoogroups.com

Subject: Plate solving

Hi Milton,

When taking a FITS image with one of my Astro IIDC cameras are the telescope's co- ordinates written into this FITS file?

I know I'm talking about using this file with free Windows plate solver Elbrus & this may cause problems but I understand this can be an easy way of aligning.

As long as PA is accurate to within 2 degrees I understand with Maxim at least this can take just 30 seconds. The sky is aligned to the correct position & sync is pressed on the HC giving your alignment.

I'm yet to experiment with Elbrus & am laid low with a cold at present but would this proceedure done with the Scorpion be feasible..?

Mark.

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