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to the edge. If the image is not clear, you may select different Effects to enhance
it.
Ekos begins the calibration process by sending pulses to move the mount in RA
and DEC. If the calibration process fails due to short drift, try increasing the pulse
duration. To clear calibration, click the trash bin icon next to the Guide button.
WARNING
Calibration can fail for a variety of reasons. To improve the chances of
success, try the tips below.
· Better Polar Alignment: This is critical to the success of any astrophotography
session. Perform a quick polar alignment with a polar scope (if available) or by
using Ekos Polar Alignment procedure in the Align module.
· Set binning to 2x2: Binning improves SNR and is often very important to the
success of the calibration and guiding procedures.
· Prefer to use ST4 cable between guide-camera and mount over using mount
pulse commands.
· Select different filter (e.g. High contrast) and see if that makes a difference to
bring down the noise.
· Smaller Square Size.
· Take dark frames to reduce noise.
· Play with DEC Proportional Gain or disable DEC control completely and see
the difference.
· Leave algorithm to the default value (Smart)
Guiding
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