Here is the complete walkthrough to getting plantary and deep-space imagery with Microsoft's free Worldwide Telescope:
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1) WWT is set to a US location by default. Click on the View tab, then Setup in the Observing Location box. Now, select an Australian city.
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2) Clicking View will show the current view, with horizon. Use the Observing Time panel to move forward a few hours for tonight's sky.
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3) Click on the Telescope tab, then the Ascom icon on the right, to download the Ascom platform, then specific drivers for your telescope
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4) Now click on the Choose button in the WWT telescope panel and select your driver from the list. Click Properties to set up your telescope.
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5) The exact settings will depend upon the telescope model, and you may need to run an alignment procedure. Consult your manual.
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6) Now drag and click to highlight objects, using the Sync and Centre buttons in the Telescope tab to focus your telescope on them.
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