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INDI control panel error - Nexstar SE mount

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INDI control panel error - Nexstar SE mount was created by Fred

Hi guys, is somebody can light me up on this error when connecting my mount ?

2019-10-28T19:16:54: [WARNING] Mount firmware does not support getting pier side.
2019-10-28T19:16:52: [INFO] Mount model: 6/8 SE

Gear :

Nexstar 8SE, using Kstars/Ekos on Linux Mint.

Thanks !
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Replied by Chris Rowland on topic INDI control panel error - Nexstar SE mount

It means what it says, the firmware for that model of mount does not report pier side.
The SE mounts are normally used in Alt Az mode where the pier side property is not relevant and even if the mount is set up equatorially then because it is a fork mount it doesn't change side of pier.

Chris
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