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
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
You can't set the tracking rate from SkySafari. You must use the AP hand controller for that.
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?