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Old 14-01-2024, 08:43 AM
Startrek (Martin)
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Following Leo’s post regarding Solar Noon , True South , and Polar Alignment
here’s how I find my True South line to set up up my tripod and mount before commencing polar alignment.

1/ Solar Noon Method to find True South Line ( attached )

2/ Setting tripod to align to True South

Hope this helps

Cheers
Martin

PS : I use a digital electronic level ( Accumaster ) to level the mount base of my EQ mounts tripod and also check altitude during polar alignment procedures ( refer link below )
I also use it to check my base is level on my 12” Goto dob visual telescope.
Bubble levels are ok but these are better

https://calculatorking.com.au/produc...al-angle-gauge
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File Type: pdf Finding True South using Solar Noon Shadow Method.pdf (25.0 KB, 17 views)
File Type: pdf Setting Tripod to Align to True South.pdf (21.2 KB, 22 views)
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