How does one set the tracking rate (Sidereal, Lunar, Solar, etc.) when controlling an Astro-Physics Mach 1 with SkySafari 6 Plus iOS? Is it automatic to the selected observing target or can it be set independently?
Thanks,
Chris
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Bill Tschumy You can't set the tracking rate from SkySafari. You must use the AP hand controller for that.
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Chris Barr No hand controller here Bill. That means dragging out the PC which defeats the whole SkySafari/iOS use case. It does sound like the mount will retain the last tracking rate setting so a workflow whereby I power up the mount and PC indoors, flip the tracking rate, then power down and head out into the field where I select and slew the target using iOS/SkySafari is somewhat feasible as a solution to flip between sidereal and solar. Not so much for Sidereal and Lunar. Disappointing.... Any chance of getting that functionality under iOS/SkySafari?
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Paulimirie10 I have a Celestron 8SE and control it with SkySafri 7plus with great results. I want to use the scope to observe the sun. I will set the tracking rate to solar with the hand controller. My question is when I go back to realign the scope with SkySafri do I need to change the tracking rate back with the hand controller first or will it not effect the SkySafari tracking rate?
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