Do I have to keep my computerized telescope in the same place?
George N asked:
I have a computerized telescope that can be aligned and then automatically find objects. If I pick it up and put it somewhere else will it point in the wrong direction to find objects?
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I have a computerized telescope that can be aligned and then automatically find objects. If I pick it up and put it somewhere else will it point in the wrong direction to find objects?
March 13th, 2010 at 1:07 pm
Yes, the computer in the scope will loose its orientation. Nyx
March 15th, 2010 at 2:25 pm
You can put it anywhere you want to. If you have it aligned in one spot….you can put it somewhere else no problem…however…you will have to realign the computer once it’s in it’s new spot. Stargazer
March 17th, 2010 at 5:02 am
No, you don’t have to keep it in one place all of the time. My GoTo scope has been from Canada to Florida. I re-align it each time I set it up. digquickly
March 18th, 2010 at 9:12 pm
It depends on the model. Some computerized telescopes have built-in GPS to tell them where they are, and they can just scan the sky and figure out which way they are pointed. Others need to be told where they are and then pointed at one or more guide stars. Philip J