Alignmaster

Alignmaster

Align goto mounts for quick orientation
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4.7

on 3 votes
License: Shareware $20
Total downloads:1,170 (2 last week)
Operating system:Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10/11
Latest version:1.10.52
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Description

Automate the process of goto mount aligning to the polar axis. Avoid camera use and program the precise orientation and parameters you need, then monitor the process and the result to verify the correctness of the results. Switch between multiple alignment profiles.

Alignmaster stands out as an invaluable tool for anyone involved in the precise alignment of GOTO mounts to the polar axis. The ease and precision it offers significantly surpass other methods such as the manual Scheiner method or the use of Guidemaster. Download and usage are simple and user-friendly, making it a must-have for enthusiasts and professionals alike.

The very latest version, 1.10.52, is developed by Matthias Garzarolli and continues the tradition of excellence set by its predecessors, including versions 1.9, 1.7, and 1.1. The executable file, Alignmaster.exe, ensures a smooth installation on multiple OS platforms like Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, and 11. This versatility in OS compatibility ensures that users with different systems can benefit from its functionalities. Moreover, Alignmaster falls under the Education category, specifically as a Science Tool, which emphasizes its relevance and utility in educational and scientific settings.

The program does not require a camera, yet the inclusion of an ocular with illuminated cross-hairs can significantly enhance alignment precision. For those in a pinch where batteries might be flat, the emergency use of the cross-hairs from a spotting scope is an alternative, though not the recommended approach.

Alignmaster's method involves slewing to two stars and using the error information from these slews to calculate and adjust the misalignment to the polar axis. The step-by-step guidance it provides, from slewing to the difference to adjusting the alignment screws, ensures that users can achieve precise alignment effortlessly.

Pros:

  • Free download available.
  • User-friendly and precise, surpassing manual methods.
  • Compatible with multiple versions of Windows.
  • Does not require additional equipment like cameras.

Cons:

  • Best precision achieved with oculars having illuminated cross-hairs.
  • Emergency use with spotting scope cross-hairs is less precise.

You may want to check out more software, such as f x -Viewer, Trachtenberg Speed Math or MathMatic, which might be similar to Alignmaster.

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