Can all named stars listed in the hand control be used for alignment?

No, only stars brighter than or equal to magnitude 2.5 can be used for SkyAlign. Even though there are about 250 named stars in the hand control database, only 82...

Can all named stars listed in the hand control be used for alignment?

No, only stars brighter than or equal to magnitude 2.5 can be used for SkyAlign. Even though there are about 250 named stars in the hand control database, only 82...

I’m using MCupdate and HCupdate to update my mount. I can't get past “Ha...

This is usually a problem on the computer end of your connection. Often when you see this message and press “Next,” the update software will return you to the select...

I’m using MCupdate and HCupdate to update my mount. I can't get past “Ha...

This is usually a problem on the computer end of your connection. Often when you see this message and press “Next,” the update software will return you to the select...

What does resetting to factory defaults reset? What does reflashing the ...

Using Menu > Utilities > Factory Settings will reset your time-site information including city, time zone, etc. and much more. Here are the items that default: GPS on/offDirection but...

What does resetting to factory defaults reset? What does reflashing the ...

Using Menu > Utilities > Factory Settings will reset your time-site information including city, time zone, etc. and much more. Here are the items that default: GPS on/offDirection button (pos...

My backlash settings behave differently before and after alignment. Is t...

If you adjust your mount’s anti-backlash settings before it's aligned, it is either not tracking or tracking in a different direction when aligned on the sky. This puts different demands...

My backlash settings behave differently before and after alignment. Is t...

If you adjust your mount’s anti-backlash settings before it's aligned, it is either not tracking or tracking in a different direction when aligned on the sky. This puts different demands...

My mount is moving in the wrong direction when I use the direction arrow...

You will need to review and adjust the button direction logic in your hand control menu. The directions are user-adjustable, so you can match the direction the star moves in...

My mount is moving in the wrong direction when I use the direction arrow...

You will need to review and adjust the button direction logic in your hand control menu. The directions are user-adjustable, so you can match the direction the star moves in...