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Old 15-10-2017, 09:34 AM
04Stefan07 (Stefan)
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Polar alignment for cluttered backyards

My backyard is filled with trees and also the house blocks the bloody SCP so I need to improvise.

I roughly align my tripod true south (I follow a guide on MyAstroShop https://www.myastroshop.com.au/guide...lign-basic.pdf) which is 169 degrees East according to the chart. My alignment is off by a bit once I slew to stars.

For those who suffer the same issues in their backyards at home (where they have limited sections of the sky to work with) are there any work arounds or tips to get a more accurate alignment?
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