Astrophotography-DIY: Skywatcher EQ6R-Pro - DIY polar adjustment tool [ALT axis]
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- Опубликовано: 14 мар 2022
- Hey folks,
last video I asked you about your opinions about a tool I came up with to make the polar alignment procedure with the EQ6 [or any other mount for that matter] faster and more reliable.
THANK YOU very much for all the help and advice. It was very much appreciated. I build the tool [5€/$] and tested it the next night:
Here are my thoughts about it!
Very easy, very cheap, very handy, reliable until now!
Clear skies to you!
-Chris 
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I've been using a rather crude version of this for several years but I reckon this this much better. Right off to the hardware store...Thanks a million
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Wow well done ♥️
What a clever idea Chris, thanks for sharing!
You are very welcome! I was so happy it worked! Love DIY stuff :-)
Brilliant 👏👏
Amazing! I’m running a 10” reflector and this is exactly what I needed
Good to hear! Thanks for your comment and clear skies!
Interesting Video, These small DIYs are a Great Money Saver for AstroGear!!
They sure are! I mean this is not a necessity but a convenience but it's always fun to try out new ideas and things. Especially if they are below 200€ 😅
Clear skies!
Thank you
You are very welcome Joanna!
Thanks for showing your polar alignment procedure, I didnt know it could be done with software. I always had to kneel down on rough asphalt in order to get it done. Ill try that method the first day the clouds are gone :).
Do that if you have a Guidescope with Guidecam (or a very short main scope).
It's WAY more precise than using the polar scope and is reliably and fast. The only way to be even more precise is to use long time drift around the celestial equator... But that takes time.
Clear skies!
Nice video Chris ! is good to experiment with new tools. I am curious if they will hold in time
Me too. I'll report on any slips and I think about building an even more sturdy version.
Clear skies!!
@@catchingphotons Clear sky my friend!
will the metal plate bend overtime after a lot of use? as the heavy leg will rest on it
Normal steel door hinges should be more than capable of supporting the weight.
I don't think so. It's only 1/3 of the weight of the setup and it's steady and not moving (so no inertia). Door hinges do hold entire doors with huge amounts of torque, so I think we're save.
Anyway: if anything bends or slips I'll let you know!
Cheers!!
@@catchingphotons Titanium door hinges (just to be sure. And yes, titanium is too flexible.. )
Nice tip, and if you change the screw to one driven by a step motor? With it you dont need to get down to turn it.
Then I'd need to get motors for AZ as well and do even polar alignment from inside :-)
@@catchingphotons With a little research I found this method: ruclips.net/video/qH-NZuUYFe0/видео.html It's from Avalon Instruments
Hey! I wonder how this has been holding up for you and if you're still using it or come across any issues?
I've been looking at solving the same annoyance with my mount and this looks like a simple and cost friendly solution 😁
I can only recommend this solution. It works fine and saves me a ton of time during alignment.