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Old 05-02-2015, 02:49 PM
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Actually that is interesting.

We set up in the same spot when a mate comes out to my place for AP. I have never had an issue with the GPS unit on my scope but he used to set up using a compass and inclinometer and we always used to chase his polar alignment for ages before he could get imaging. Then I did a solar noon check for him and drove in some marker pegs and setup has been very quick since. Perhaps the power lines where affecting his compass and putting him off by a degree or more.

The other place we set up is further from the lines and seemed to be less of an issue.
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