NexStar 6SE / 8SE 2-star manual alignment

[@viergarcia]

Good straight forward info.

[@GeorgeVarn]

Randy, what kind of finderscope is that? Brand, model please.

[@randallfosler]

It is the Celestron 9X50 illuminated right angle correct image (RACI) finder scope.

[@PixelPlateauEngineering]

Thank you! Nice and to the point. What finderscope are you using?

[@randallfosler]

That is the Celestron 9 x 50 RACI illuminated finder scope.

[@PixelPlateauEngineering]

@@randallfosler Thanks for the reply! I'm looking at that same finder. I have trouble bending around to the degree needed to sight along the red dot.

[@2147B]

@@PixelPlateauEngineering get an extender or a different dove tail attachment

[@breweroni535]

Thanks! That makes sense. A problem I had last night was, after 2-star alignment, I slewed to Jupiter. It got kind of close (I was just testing and my alignment stars were close, scope not leveled). Regardless, I tried the motor controls to point the scope at Jupiter but the controls did nothing. The controls work fine after powering off then back on tho. Any suggestions?

[@randallfosler]

Try changing the motor speed to a lower speed (like 3) and move the arrows. Then switch it back to a higher speed like 7-9 and see if that helps. I’ve had mine not respond before and changing the speed back and forth seemed to wake it back up.

[@breweroni535]

@@randallfosler thanks much! I’ll try that.

[@jaygee791]

Henderson nevada yes