Celestron AVX Mount Polar Alignment With ZWO ASIAIR Plus.

[@TheGoKidd]

Pawan! You got some CLEAR SKY!!!! I am so very happy for you.

[@AstroCrescent]

Thank you! Appreciate your kind feelings 😊.

[@hismasterstelescope]

Very nice explanation of the alignment process.

[@AstroCrescent]

Thank you!

[@erwinforbragd1868]

Great, simple, easy to follow instructions!👍

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks! I’m glad you liked the video. Cheers!!

[@lukesastro2380]

Great tutorial, clear skies!!.

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks a lot!

[@Sc-Runner]

My friend - I subscribed to you recently and it’s like every time I face a dilemma you put out a timely video that addresses it within days! Thank you. I also have an AVX and ASIAIR+. My current concern is that from the usual spot where I put my mount , the stone patio, I not only don’t have a view of Polaris, but literally from NW to NE I might have one stretch of 30 degrees that’s unobstructed at the altitude of Polaris. Which means I can’t even do the technique other have recommended of pointing the mount 30 degrees away from Polaris and then starting PA. I still have obstructions 30 degrees on either side of Polaris. Now my southern skies are very wide open, I actually cut down large trees specifically for that purpose. So others have said with All Sky PA I can start PA facing South, but then the PA error may be quite large and difficult to reduce. My other option would be very inconvenient, my back yard slopes down from the back fence to the house. So if I lug the heavy mount up to my back fence, I would be on higher ground and have a clear view of northern skies above the tree line . Problem is I also have a flower garden all along my back fence and my wife would not be too pleased by the damage I will cause to it by setting up my gear on it. Any suggestions? Thanks again.

[@TheGoKidd]

What about one of the polar alignment apps that run on a cell phone? Some claim to be good enough to allow them to be used even during daylight and would thus not require a direct view of the pole stars. I have no experience with them, thus far, but am also interested.

[@Sc-Runner]

@@TheGoKidd oh yeah, at start of the night I use the PS Align app’s compass to help me rotate the mount to NCP. The way I do it, I use a 4ft level with the compass to get the 4ft level oriented towards NCP. Leave 4ft level on ground in same position and push the front two legs of mount right up to it. But as far ASIAIR PA routine, going to try all sky polar align using my unobstructed southern skies tonight

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks for the Sub! I’m glad that the video is helpful. Unfortunately, is difficult to imagine or assess the difficulty you are facing for polar alignment. In my case, I get 30% of the sky on one side of my house and another 30-40% on the opposite side. In between, I have a huge maple tree blocking the entire view of the Milky Way from May to end of July. So, I have to move my equipment. You may try two or three star alignment even if they are close like 10-15 degrees to each other. Hope this helps. CS!

[@jhonam47]

Thaks for the video but i have a question, i can use that option PA if i dont see the polar star

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks! I’m glad that you liked the video. The PA function needs clear access to Polaris. If you have any obstructions, it’s better to use the All Sky Polar Alignment function of ASIAIR. Cheers!!

[@michaelm.7389]

Thank you.

[@jamesw5713]

Is it possible to connect the AVX mount via the celestron wifi?

[@AstroCrescent]

Yes. For sure. Thanks for watching! Cheers!!

[@avt_astro206]

Great Tutorial pawan!! I cant even see Polaris from my area Due to The buildings!

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks Avanteesh! That’s really one of the major limitations for many Astro enthusiasts. But you are doing really great with your videos. Keep up the good work. CS!

[@evastronomy8048]

Is asiair compatible with celestron Mounts?...

[@AstroCrescent]

Yes, it is. I’ve tried it and use it. You try it and let us know the results. Cheers!!

[@frankguyton9596]

Dang I wanted to hear the motors slewing.

[@AstroCrescent]

They do! Cheers!!

[@WordofBob]

My avx starts to move on itsnown after i do the onenstar alignment and have it go to home. Once in the home position it will slowly move as if its tracking and wont let me polar align

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks for watching. I usually do a Quick Align using AVX mount hand controller. This is only a rough alignment. Then I quickly go to home position for Polar Alignment with ASIAIR. The mount moves because the hand controller settings for tracking are ON. Hope this helps. CS!!

[@andreguimaraes96]

I have a AVX and if I don’t send the mount to home position again but using the app it’s not work. Thank you for the video 🔭

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks for watching! I usually send the AVX to its home position after a Quick Align with its remote and after Polar Alignment with ASIAIR app. Not sure why it doesn't work in your case. You might want to check if anything is missing in your particular setup.