Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi Mount Part II - Easy Alignment with SynScan Pro App.

[@jamesromana-powling9596]

That was brilliantly explained and for me, has dispelled a lot of the mystery around alignment on the AZ-GTi, thank you.

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks! I'm glad that the video was helpful. CS!

[@jasm0ahn547]

I'd like to have a beer with this dude....

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks!!

[@anthonywarwick6090]

I like these videos. Tells me what I need to know. Very clear and concise. Thank you. I feel like you are a good friend.

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks! I'm glad that you like the videos. Cheers!

[@MichaNowotarski]

Now I am sure I will be able to align such a mount. Thank you for easy and straightforward explanation!

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks! I’m glad that the video is helpful. Clear Skies!!

[@abdulbasit6718]

Excellent. Very well explained in simple and humble way. Many thanks

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks Abdul! I’m glad that the video is helpful. Appreciate your time for commenting on the video. Cheers!

[@CorkyDaCat]

I was very dubious about getting one of these for my 127Mak but you may have won me over...great tutorial thank you 😊

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks! I'm glad that the video is helpful. Clear Skies!

[@JamesWatson-zm7lw]

Very good procedural lesson. I received my Skywatcher AZ-GTi Mount and Tripod today. I am hoping to build a smart scope system using this mount. Thank you again. I will be back.

[@AstroCrescent]

That's great! Congratulations on your new gear. I'm glad that the video was helpful. Have fun!

[@baskarannair425]

Simple and very good explanation sir..just bought my az gti...thank you so much

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks! I’m glad that the video is helpful. Cheers!!

[@AbuMurphy]

This is really good. Well explained in such a nice tone. Blessings for you

[@AstroCrescent]

Thank you so much!! Much appreciated.

[@frackcenturion]

the AZ GTI is a fantastic mount, i have had mine for over 3 years now 👊👍

[@AstroCrescent]

That's right. I like the light weight and portability. COnverting it to EQ Mode in a day or two. Thanks for watching! CS!

[@patrickwynne6666]

awesome video, thank you for explaining how to alignment. hope your weather is clear soon

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks Patrick! I'm glad the video was helpful. We are still waiting for favourable weather here in Toronto to have first light for this setup...Cheers!

[@scotiaastro]

Excellent tutorial! I just picked up the new dual saddle AZ-GTi X model and its been a fantastic performer! Keep up the great work and best wishes from Scotland! :)

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks for watching! Appreciate your support. I have heard many good words about the AZ-GTi models. Good to know that you are happy with your AZ-GTi X. CS!

[@hismasterstelescope]

Another nice How To video. Well done 👍🏼. Keep them coming.

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks, will do! Cheers!

[@daveymach6941]

Thank you Pawan, very interesting and informative.

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

[@АндрейБогатов-р9е]

Thank you so much! Its good instruction for me and now i know how align in SynscanPro App!

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks for watching! I’m glad that the video is helpful. Clear Skies!!!

[@TelfordO]

Thanks for another good video, i have the AZ-GTi mount but have converted it for EQ use controlled by the ZWO Aisair Plus.

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks, Telford! Appreciate your support. Converting it to EQ Mode soon and building a portable rig for summer. CS!

[@lesteranderson9162]

Great content> Clear and precise.

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks!!! Cheers!

[@claudioabeche8578]

Thank you! It helped me . Good explanation!

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks! I’m glad that the video is helpful. CS!

[@DSOImager]

Looks like a nice little mount.

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks James. Yes, it is. Converting it to EQ mode in a day or two. I also got Evoguide 50Dx, ASIAIR Mini and SVBONY 30F4 Guide Scope to build a super portable rig. Getting ready for spring and summer. CS!

[@SynthProject]

Thank you very much for sharing. Very helpful. Keep on your great work.

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks! I'm glad that it was helpful!

[@SynthProject]

@@AstroCrescent is there also a tutorial, how the alignment works in EQ Mode ?

[@AstroCrescent]

@@SynthProject I'm going to do a video on Polar Alignment as soon as the weather permits. Also, I will be using the ASIAIR and direct connection to AZ-GTi using the EQMOD cable instead of using SynScan app.

[@SynthProject]

@@AstroCrescent thank you, that would be so cool.

[@pethell448]

On the point tutorial, thanks.

[@AstroCrescent]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

[@2wardruid2]

Great and very informative video !

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks! I’m glad that you found the video helpful. Cheers!!

[@pocket3s]

thanks for this video, very helpful

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks for watching! Glad it was helpful!

[@alfred8602]

Serious question: the leveling part is quite obvious but when you first point the scope to the north, how do you know if thats the exact north? how do you measure that?

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks for watching! For rough alignment of the mount towards North, you may use some compass app in your phone. This is your starting point. Hope this helps. Cheers!!

[@Frank419]

Great and informative video! Thanks for sharing :)

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks!! I’m glad that the video is helpful. Cheers!!!

[@Fifispatular]

This video really helped!!

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks! I'm glad the content was helpful. CS!!

[@connermcfortu4835]

Grazie ! From Italia

[@AstroCrescent]

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

[@meibergstrmandersen9181]

Thank you, well explained

[@AstroCrescent]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful. CS!

[@OliverHext]

Great tutorial.

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks!! Glad you liked it!

[@Dave-er2pn]

It might be a good idea to get some tube rings for that scope and take the dovetail bar off the scope and connect it to the tube rings and block up the holes in the scope sides. You can then spin the scope the right way round and put the finderscope back on. It would also look better aesthetically, just a thought.

[@KRKuuga]

Hi! 👋 I recently bought it too. I'm trying to do the alignment with the SynScan hand control, but so far I haven’t been able to get it right... It’s easier to use the app, but I still have trouble executing the commands with the hand control (laughs) * I have to release my phone’s Wi-Fi to use the dedicated SC311 camera…

[@AstroCrescent]

Congratulations on your purchase! I’m sure you will be able to align the mount. Sometimes we miss a point or two. Thanks for watching! Clear Skies!!

[@herbbastin7966]

Thank you. Alignment seems fairly easy. How would you compare this to a GPS mount?

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks! I’m glad the video was helpful. Reg GPS mount, honestly…I haven’t used one.

[@txdave2]

This is very helpful. Thank you so much for posting this information. What is the difference between the Go To function and the Point and Go function?

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks! I’m glad that the video is helpful.

[@1970cgb]

Do u use true north or magnetic north when setting the scope ?

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks for watching! I just use Polaris, without worrying for true or magnetic North. That works well. Cheers!!

[@1970cgb]

@@AstroCrescent thanks I’ll do that 👍

[@fotovandenatuur]

Great, thanks. I m thinking of buying one with the Skybox 127 Mak. Is it possible to overrule the motor and turn it by hand?

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks for watching! Yes, you can move the scope manually without using the motor. Cheers!!

[@fotovandenatuur]

@@AstroCrescent ah thanks for your reaction. Great!

[@fotovandenatuur]

@@AstroCrescent I bought the 127 mak with the AZ-GO2. Beautiful!

[@AstroCrescent]

Congratulations!!! Clear Skies!

[@JohnMark61355]

Does it matter what direction the scope is mounted? Your has the Az knob forward. I have seen others pointed the other way. Thank you.

[@AstroCrescent]

It does matter. The scope should be pointed towards North, irrespective of the direction of AZ knob. Thanks!

[@HenryT5]

Can I watch ☀️ sun with this ? I had a Solaris Telescope

[@AstroCrescent]

Try & let everyone know!! Make sure you use proper filters. Thanks!!

[@davidletz9123]

If I am aligning the scope with the intent to do lunar imaging, do you recommend aligning with an eyepiece first, then attaching the planetary camera after the target (the moon) has been centered in the eyepiece? Thank you for your reply.

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks for watching! Rough alignment with eyepiece in the beginning is definitely helpful. Cheers!!

[@viper8297]

Thanks for the video, just got a Sky-Watcher virtuoso gti, and it helped me with the alignment. I just have one question though, how do you track the target when you have used the goto?

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks for your comments! I’m glad that the video is helpful. The SynScan app has the Tracking function in GoTo mode. It’s On by default. Cheers!

[@davidletz9123]

You didn't reveal the difference between "Go to" and "go to and track" once a target has been input. I assumed that once you go to a target the mount automatically starts tracking? Or, is that what "go to and start tracking " is actually for? Thanks!

[@AstroCrescent]

That’s right. I missed it. And your assumption is correct. Thanks for watching!

[@chrisg9602]

So the mount works

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks!!

[@hamyip8237]

Thank you for your helpful video. Now I can easily to aligne at night. Is there also a tutorial, how the alignment works in day time? I want to have some sun picture too.

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks for watching! I'm glad that the video was helpful. I will try to make a video on dytime alignment as soon as I get a chance. Clear Skies!!

[@arjundhannyify]

Hello, can we do wide angle milkyway 180 panos with this mount? Like with focal length round 40-85mm?

[@AstroCrescent]

Sure, you can. Give it a try and let us know! Cheers!!

[@arjundhannyify]

Are the panoramas automated? Or it has to be controlled with hand controller to move it per panel?

[@AstroCrescent]

@@arjundhannyify I think you need to do it manually in photoshop or other software.

[@allocca2]

How do you align it during the daytime?

[@AstroCrescent]

Very difficult. The procedure I showed in the video is actually rough alignment with the help of coordinates shown by the SynScan app. Thanks for watching! Clear Skies!

[@dsafapollo4399]

👌👌👌👌

[@AstroCrescent]

Thank you!!

[@dsafapollo4399]

@@AstroCrescent you made my day :) thx for the awsome video :D

[@AstroCrescent]

@dsafapollo4399 Thanks!! I’m glad you liked the video. Cheers!!

[@DannyKinda-rx4qy]

The alignement almost never works for me. The mount is always way and totally off.

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks for watching!! It didn’t work for me either but I kept trying…Hopefully it works next time. Clear Skies!!

[@spacewatcher968]

I have the AZGO mount but been having problems with it

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks for watching! I’m not sure what problems. You are facing with your mount. You might want to get technical support from the manufacturer. Cheers!!

[@Oxizee]

dont manual center with the az knobs/alt knobs on the mount?

[@AstroCrescent]

Sure, you can do that. That is kind of fine tuning.

[@sandaruwanmilan9535]

Thanks lot... can i use for this gti mount for powerseeker 114 EQ telescope ?

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks for watching! You can use this mount with any telescope provided that the total weight does not exceed 5kg.

[@sandaruwanmilan9535]

Thanks.... but powerseeker 114 eq , 4inch long tube telescope , it is not have dovetail mount plate...

[@AstroCrescent]

@@sandaruwanmilan9535 You can buy a low-cost SVBony 210mm dovetail plate and easily attach it to the tube rings. Check this out: amzn.to/3KeVA4z Hope this helps.

[@boenia]

Another important thing is that there needed to press "up" and "right" alignment buttons before position confirmation. At least at the Skywatcher mount.

[@AstroCrescent]

You are right. Thanks for the update! Clear Skies!!

[@soozikins]

Hi there boenia, do you know if this holds true for the Skywatcher AZ-Go2 mount as well? and do you press up and right together? 🤔

[@boenia]

@@soozikins Yes, I think so, but i'm not sure. My app highlights the buttons to press them

[@soozikins]

@@boenia Yes, you are correct, I have been trying to get the software up and running properly but no luck so far!

[@paulhiggins997]

I just read about this in the manual and came back to this video to see if I just missed it. Pretty important step to ignore. Worth editing?

[@srdjanmax]

When I finish the alignment, the app opens the first screen of the allignment procedure where you have the button "begin the alignment." Makes me think that the alignment has failed and wants me to repeat it. I never get any confirmation that the alignment was successful.

[@AstroCrescent]

The App goes back to home page which means whatever you wanted to do is successfully done. Hope this helps. Clear skies!!

[@srdjanmax]

@@AstroCrescent Not in my case. It goes back to the beginning of the alignment procedure. Once I did the alignment three times and gave up. the loop never ends.

[@AstroCrescent]

You might want to contact Sky-watcher. These guys are nice for help. All the best!

[@uttersimba4187]

@@srdjanmax happened to me to, try switching the alignment stars you use. I was in that loop your talking about and once I switched stars it worked fine, also try and choose the stars closest to the top of the list.

[@taylor315]

How long do the batteries last if you’re not hooked up to a power supply? Like only 30 minutes or a couple hours?

[@AstroCrescent]

I haven't tried this yet as I use Celestron Power Tank. But I have learned that the pack of 8 batteries lasts for several hours, not just a couple of hours. At least a new battery pack won't run out of power for a typical 8-10 hours of imaging session. Cheers!

[@taylor315]

@@AstroCrescent Great thanks! Also can you use the app without cell service? Like if you’re in a remote area with no service at all

[@AstroCrescent]

@@taylor315 SynScan has its own wi-fi to connect to the phone/tablet. Reg cell phone service, you can try it on your phone by switching to Airplane mode.

[@ContentComposer]

Is it possible to switch az-gti mount home position 180 degrees? Red dot finder is located in the lower part of my scope and it’s pain to use. If I turn it 180 and aim to north, the app thinks the rear of the scope is the front and facing north.

[@AstroCrescent]

It’s tricky. But yes, you can do it. I ran into the same problem and then had to spend sometime figuring it how to do. Thanks for watching! Cheers!

[@dockplanninglmcg8695]

thank you so much for your video. it is the most details teaching video i had been found in YT. this is a greatful help for the beginner like me. After I use the GO-TO function found out the target stars, will the AZ-GTI keep tracking the Star? I would like to take some Mars photos. Thank you so much!!!

[@AstroCrescent]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and your kind words. Clear Skies!!

[@AmatureAstronomer]

Nice. Thanks.

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks for watching! CS!

[@clebermendes1865]

Hello, I've had this assembly for 3 months and it started to make some noises (creaks) when it's working. This is normal?

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks for watching! I didn’t use this rig much. But never had any noise issues. You might want to check with your dealer as the equipment may still be under warranty. All the best!!

[@Peter.A-A]

Excellent. I just recieved my Az-GTIX some days ago, i had first light with it yesterday evening. Thanks to your video, it was easy to get going. Could you also make a short follow up, on how to use the point an track function. For now, it does not work for me. After I have had moon, or Venus in target, and press Point and track, it does not track. Maybe I forget something. 🤔

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks Peter! I’m glad that the video was helpful. I’ll try to post a video on tracking function as soon as it is possible. CS!

[@ITProjectManagerMan]

Cut the music, not needed and makes me crazy when trying to follow your instruction. It looks to me like the scope is facing the wrong way on the mount. I thought the scope needed to be pointed in direction of the az locking screw.

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks for watching! Appreciate your suggestion. Clear Skies!!

[@eddies6417]

Nice job, I just bought the mount, I learned alot in a few minutes. Thanks for your knowledge of the Az gti! Quick question, is your mount sort of difficult to turn manually Az wise? I wish mine was smoother.

[@AstroCrescent]

Thanks! I’m glad that the video is helpful. No, the mount is super easy to move manually in both Alt and Az directions after you de-clutch it. CA!