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Old 29-01-2022, 11:59 AM
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Not for finding celestial south but...

On my SW goto, I used the pavers and made a mark on the pavers for an inverted "L" pole. I return the scope to the same leg position and check level on the stand.

Then use the pole on the paver mark, move the scope till the edge of the scope hits the pole, I know I'm pointing north, move the scope up till it hits the "L" bar and I know I am level.

Saves a bit of time in the backyard over compass and a spirit level, well, once you've setup up the pole anyway.



Steve
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