Since the version 3.5.5, i have 2 issues in the PA process. I use a 240/60 guide scope with a QHY 5L-II mono.

  • I can't any more zoom in the 3rd image (used to choose a bright star for PA adjustment), neither in the regular window nor in the full screen window. Not a blocking point but it is useful to zoom in the selected star.
  • I have star trails in the 2nd and 3rd images. The plate solving works well despite these star trails. But the step when i choose a bright star is quite difficult as the star center is not well defined. I use the 600x speed to do it. I could use a lower speed (128x for my mount which is rather slow, there is not choice between these 2 speeds), but i suggest to add a option to delay the acquisition of the image after the slew, to avoid shakes of the tube. For example, 1 or 2 s should be fine to get the tube immobile.
The Polar alignement is a great feature, and works very well, my 2 issues are not blocking points as I said before.

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