PointingState Enumeration

For historical reasons, the original Platform enum name PierSide does not reflect its true meaning. The opportunity of a fresh start with the ASCOM Library was taken to rename the PierSide enum to PointingState. The three PointingState values equate to: PointingState.Normal = PierSide.pierEast, PointingState.ThroughThePole = PierSide.pierWest and PointingState.Unknown = PierSide.pierUnknown.

Please see SideOfPier for more information on pointing state and physical side of pier for German equatorial mounts.

The original PierSide enum was named before the property's true significance was understood and the opportunity of a fresh start with the ASCOM Library was taken to give this enum a more appropriate name.

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