- Polar Axis is in ArcSec.
- Non Perpendicularity is in ArcSec
- Counterweight Flexure is in ArcSec
Notice that you only have only one or 2 entries for the Error Index. Only the HA Index Error and Dec Index Error is calculated on the first star.
You have just added your first star to the East model.
You use the BACK button to take you to the next Star selection screen.
The Switch button will switch the Error screens between the East and West model Error screens.
The UNDO button will remove the Last star added to the model.
Please hit Back for this Demo
This screen shows the mount alignment parameters that the current model has.
The math behind calculating these errors:
1st alignments set the index parameters ID, IH.
3-5 alignments calculate MA, ME additionally.
6th..9th alignment add CH and NP non-perpendicularity parameters to the model.
From 10th alignment up counterweight flexure DAF is added.