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Old 25-10-2016, 08:06 PM
Malcolm
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: Lismore NSW Australia
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mikeyjames: Once you have completed the location, date and time, then Y or N to daylight saving, you are faced with 1-Y or 2-N to align, select Y and then using the scroll through buttons choose daytime align, the handset will then search for objects. Sun or the Moon if it is up. I did a daytime align on the Moon this morning. A number 14 welders glass taped over the finder can assist with locating the Sun. Also check the shadow on the ground, the smallest shadow cast will put you close to the Sun.
A white light offset solar filter can be made using Baader Solar Film, find on eBay, and use sturdy cardboard to make the filter housing. I used mdf. The offset hole is placed in-between the spiders that hold the secondary mirror. Larger than this is not required. Clear Skies! :-)
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