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[QUOTE=lineout;1183711]Hi all,
Have a question I hope someone can help me with.
What method can I use to polar align an EQ mount if the SCP is obscured behind trees? I realise I can observe from a different location but this is for observing from my backyard. And yes one option is to chop down the trees but that's not possible as they aren't on my property.
Regards[/QUOTE
The software Alignmaster is the go. It works well and a search on it here on IIS should show lots of info. The trick with this software is to align your mount using a compass to get close to polar and ensure your mount is level. For me in Adelaide I level then align to 172 deg and then use Alignmaster. With Alignmaster you pick 2 stars from its database that you can see in the sky.
Cheers
Damien
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