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

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Жыл бұрын

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This video demonstrates how the Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi WiFi mount can be quickly aligned using the SynScan Phone or Tablet App. The App is a free download and available for both Apple IOS and Android Phones and Tablets.
Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi Mount Series:
Part I - Unboxing, Setup and Initial Review.
• Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi Par...
Part II - Alignment & Basic Operation with SynScan Pro App.
• Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi Mou...
Part III - Converting to Equatorial Mode for Astrophotography with Firmware Update.
• Sky-Watcher AZ-GTi Mou...
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@anthonywarwick6090 10 ай бұрын

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.

@AstroCrescentDIY 10 ай бұрын

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

@jasm0ahn547 11 ай бұрын

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

@AstroCrescentDIY 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

@jamesromana-powling9596 Жыл бұрын

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

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

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

@CorkyDaCat Жыл бұрын

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

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

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

@abdulbasit6718 Жыл бұрын

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

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

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

@scotiaastro Жыл бұрын

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! :)

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

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!

@JamesWatson-zm7lw Жыл бұрын

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.

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

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

$@frackcenturion$

@frackcenturion Жыл бұрын

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

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

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

@baskarannair425 Жыл бұрын

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

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

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

@patrickwynne6666 Жыл бұрын

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

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

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!

@hismasterstelescope Жыл бұрын

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

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do! Cheers!

@2wardruid2 2 ай бұрын

Great and very informative video !

@AstroCrescentDIY 2 ай бұрын

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

@AbuMurphy 5 ай бұрын

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

@AstroCrescentDIY 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!! Much appreciated.

@user-fe1sy4ry8o 5 ай бұрын

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

@AstroCrescentDIY 5 ай бұрын

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

@daveymach6941 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Pawan, very interesting and informative.

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you liked it!

@Frank419 4 ай бұрын

Great and informative video! Thanks for sharing :)

@AstroCrescentDIY 4 ай бұрын

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

@lesteranderson9162 11 ай бұрын

Great content> Clear and precise.

@AstroCrescentDIY 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!!! Cheers!

@pethell448 Жыл бұрын

On the point tutorial, thanks.

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

@DSOImager Жыл бұрын

Looks like a nice little mount.

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

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!

@claudioabeche8578 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! It helped me . Good explanation!

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

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

@TelfordO Жыл бұрын

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

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

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

@Dave-er2pn Жыл бұрын

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.

@SynthProject Жыл бұрын

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

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm glad that it was helpful!

@SynthProject Жыл бұрын

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

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

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

@meibergstrmandersen9181 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, well explained

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad it was helpful. CS!

@connermcfortu4835 4 ай бұрын

Grazie ! From Italia

@AstroCrescentDIY 4 ай бұрын

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

@AmatureAstronomer 11 ай бұрын

Nice. Thanks.

@AstroCrescentDIY 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! CS!

@txdave2 4 ай бұрын

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?

@AstroCrescentDIY 4 ай бұрын

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

@eddies6417 Жыл бұрын

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.

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

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!

@Peter.A-A Жыл бұрын

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. 🤔

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

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!

@alfred8602 7 ай бұрын

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?

@AstroCrescentDIY 7 ай бұрын

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!!

@dockplanninglmcg8695 11 ай бұрын

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!!!

@AstroCrescentDIY 11 ай бұрын

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

@viper8297 11 ай бұрын

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?

@AstroCrescentDIY 11 ай бұрын

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!

@hamyip8237 8 ай бұрын

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.

@AstroCrescentDIY 8 ай бұрын

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!!

@davidletz9123 Ай бұрын

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.

@AstroCrescentDIY Ай бұрын

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

@JohnMark61355 Жыл бұрын

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.

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

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

@boenia 9 ай бұрын

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

@AstroCrescentDIY 9 ай бұрын

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

@soozikins 9 ай бұрын

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 8 ай бұрын

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

@soozikins 8 ай бұрын

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

@dsafapollo4399 7 ай бұрын

👌👌👌👌

@AstroCrescentDIY 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@dsafapollo4399 7 ай бұрын

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

@AstroCrescentDIY 7 ай бұрын

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

@Oxizee Жыл бұрын

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

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

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

@ContentComposer 7 ай бұрын

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.

@AstroCrescentDIY 7 ай бұрын

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!

@spacewatcher968 2 ай бұрын

I have the AZGO mount but been having problems with it

@AstroCrescentDIY 2 ай бұрын

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!!

@sandaruwanmilan9535 Жыл бұрын

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

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

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

@sandaruwanmilan9535 Жыл бұрын

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

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@1970cgb Ай бұрын

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

@AstroCrescentDIY Ай бұрын

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

@1970cgb Ай бұрын

@@AstroCrescentDIY thanks I’ll do that 👍

@taylor315 Жыл бұрын

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

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@AstroCrescentDIY Жыл бұрын

@@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.

@chrisg9602 9 ай бұрын

So the mount works

@AstroCrescentDIY 9 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

@allocca2 11 ай бұрын

How do you align it during the daytime?

@AstroCrescentDIY 11 ай бұрын

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!

@clebermendes1865 5 ай бұрын

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

@AstroCrescentDIY 5 ай бұрын

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!!

@DannyKinda-rx4qy 10 ай бұрын

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

@AstroCrescentDIY 10 ай бұрын

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

@ITProjectManagerMan 7 ай бұрын

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.

@AstroCrescentDIY 7 ай бұрын

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