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Old 04-04-2016, 01:47 PM
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Thanks Rick.

I got a good polar alignment as well.

For polar alignment a simple approach I made up is to draw mental line between the axis of the southern cross and across the sky to Canopus. Halfway between that line and a bit below it is the SCP. So I then look in that area using the polar alignment scope looking for the Octanes Trapezium, line it up with the reticle (I wish the Polarie had an illuminated reticle) and its spot on.

I also use a USB power pack to power the Polarie as it tends to chew up batteries.

Greg.
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