Synchronization Checklist; Starting Synchronization Over; Telescope Mapping Overview - Software Bisque Paramount ME User Manual

Paramount ME User's Guide
Figure 54: If the shaded regions are not centered on the meridian, or the shaded regions do not
If you've synchronized the mount using a star that is on the same side of the meridian as
the optical tube assembly, and you attempt to slew the mount across the meridian, the
following error message is displayed.
Figure 55: This error message indicates the synchronization is not correct.

Synchronization Checklist

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Make sure that the computer's time is accurate, and that TheSky6 is configured
to use the computer's clock.
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Verify that the star you're synchronizing on is the same star listed in TheSky6's
Object Information dialog box.
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In general, do not synchronize on a star near the meridian.
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Do not sync on a star above 75 degrees declination.

Starting Synchronization Over

If you're ever unsure or confused about synchronization, you can "start from scratch" by
reinitializing the control system.
1. If necessary, click Telescope > Link > Establish.
2. Click Telescope > Options > Find Home.
3. Click Telescope > Options > More Settings.
4. On the Setup tab, click Defaults.
5. On the Setup tab, click Save To Flash.
The control system is now configured to use the default position settings, and the mount is
pointing to the Home Position. Slew to a star near the Home Position and click Sync.

Telescope Mapping Overview

Telescope mapping is the process of slewing to a known object, manually centering that
object in the eyepiece, then recording the angular differences between the slewed to
coordinates and the manually centered coordinates. Mapping a number of known targets
allows the TPoint Telescope Modeling Software to analyze systematic errors in your
telescope system and create a model to compensate for these errors.
To begin a mapping session, accurately set your computer's clock and establish a link to
the telescope. Once connected, slew the telescope to a known star and center it in the
eyepiece. Using Find or Identify in TheSky6 Professional Edition, display the Object
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appear, then the mount is not properly synchronized.