Unless you have physically moved thw tracker after last polar aligning, no. Having said that, it's always good practice to check polar aligning after each subject too ensure its not even a little off.

@@TheLightExplorer OK. Thank you

That's correct. The camera has to be in bulb mode.

If you aren't doing photography and just observing via the telescope, then the app adds no value.

Thank you so much for your contribution. Really appreciate it.

Hi there and thanks for your feedback. Yes, you would need to Polar Align for the Eclipse. You can do it at dawn then day of, or you can do a rough PA during the day using your phone. Just get an app that shows True North and then place the phone flush with the Mini and point to True North (after adjusting for latitude).

Thank you. Unfortunately, I'm not gonna be able to get on Location the night before but I will use my phone. But I cannot control my aperture from the app, correctThank you.

You're very welcome! So glad you liked it.

Glad it was helpful! Could you just rephrase your question? I think auto correct may have changed some words.

@@TheLightExplorer thank you for replying. Oh yes love auto correct. While using the app in the solar setting can you use a decimal point in for the exposure. I would like to capture some fast exposures during the eclipse next week.

Makes sense now. I don't believe you can use shutter speeds less than whole seconds in the app. I would just get a cheap intervalometer like Phottix from Amazon.

@@TheLightExplorer Ok, I’ll go that route. learning astrophotography is a lot of fun. 🤩

@shakeandbake9562 have lots of fun. It's such a fun hobby.

You're welcome! Thanks so much for your wonderful feedback.

Thanks so much for your feedback. Glad you liked it.

Thanks much for your kind words. So glad you enjoyed the video.

Hi Mark. So glad you found the video helpful. That ballhead is the Really Right Stuff BH-55 which I've had for over 16 years. Three years ago, I've switched to the Colorado Tripod Company's Highline Small ballhead. I really like how compact it is.

It can support the combo as long as it's under 5 kgs. I would try and keep the combined weight around 3.5 to 4 kgs and make sure you're balanced precisely in both axis.

So glad you liked the video. Have lots of fun shooting the Eclipse - it will be spectacular.

Thanks so much for your feedback Raj. Wishing you lots of fun on this wonderful photographic journey!

Yes, you would need to Polar Align for the Eclipse. You can do it at dawn then day of, or you can do a rough PA during the day using your phone. Just get an app that shows True North and then place the phone flush with the Mini and point to True North (after adjusting for latitude).

Thanks for your feedback. What are you using? iOS or Android?

@@TheLightExplorer Android

So glad you found it useful.

So glad you liked the content. The motor is pretty silent. You only need to turn to the correct dial if you are not using the app.

Thanks much for your feedback. You would still need to PA for the eclipse.You can do it at dawn then day of, or you can do a rough PA during the day using your phone. Just get an app that shows True North and then place the phone flush with the Mini and point to True North (after adjusting for latitude). Once PA, you just need to point the camera toward the Sun (make sure your lens has a solar filter) and switch to the solar mode.

Thank you so much! So glad you liked it.

Hi Ron. Yes, you would need to Polar Align for the Eclipse. You can do it at dawn then day of, or you can do a rough PA during the day using your phone. Just get an app that shows True North and then place the phone flush with the Mini and point to True North (after adjusting for latitude).

@@TheLightExplorer Thank you for the tip!

Hi Anand. Yes, it is via a very hard to obtain, permit only hike.

Hi and thanks for your feedback. You are allowed to hike in from midnight to midnight, the day of your permit. For night photos, I normally start my hike at midnight. But you really need to understand GPS coordinates and have route finding skills in the dark, Assuming you are going for the Milky Way, you will be going when there is no moon and that area is very dark.

Have you tried to reset the mount?

Thanks Danny. That really is one of my peeves - when folks keep insisting on leveling the tripod and spend precious minutes trying to level one. There is absolutely no need to level a tripod, unless one leg is so short that the tripod might tip over.

Hey dude - we have to hang out soon.

Hah! That tripod is insane. I bought it 14 years ago. However, since the last 3 years I've switched to the Sirui AM 284 and coupled that with the Colorado Tripod Company's Highline Small ballhead. Much lighter, cheaper and very stable.

Hi Michele - thanks so much for your kind words.

Hi Sharayu. What is your budget like? I can then guide you.

Hi Bill. I do use dithering sometimes. I have a part II video that explains the formula for the SA.

I think you'll love the pack, especially if they attach the belt to it like they do for the Gila. The hip belt is the only point of weakness - but only for loads over 35 lbs or so. Most folks I know have their pack weight between 20 and 25 lbs. For those folks, this pack is just spectacular. Thanks for watching and look forward to your review video.