NOVA 120 Pointing model user manual
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Contents
1.
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2.
Achieving Pointing model files ........................................................................................................................................ 6
2.1.
Data coming from any software (except PRISM software) ............................................................................. 6
2.2.
Using PRISM software to get pointing model coefficients ............................................................................. 8
2.2.1.
Prerequisites ................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2.2.
Plate solving checking ................................................................................................................................... 10
2.2.3.
Calibrating the first field ............................................................................................................................... 18
2.3.
Sweep the sky with fields, and build pointing model field list ...................................................................... 19
3.
Applying the pointing model to the NOVA mount ........................................................................................................ 42
4.
Final checks ................................................................................................................................................................... 44
