Thread: 16 inch DOB ?
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Old 08-10-2006, 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Geoff
I built a setting circle on the 10 inch Dob mount and an inclinometer on the tube. Using the Laptop with a red screen, and with Starry night, I can find anything within the capabilities of the scope. When properly set up, I look up the Alt Az of an object and move the scope to those settings and most times the object is in the field of view of the 32 mm eyepiece or very close.
Hi Geoff, if you're able could you post a pic or two, and perhaps some details of the inclinometer that you have used in your setup?
I have read on CN about such a setup but would be interested in your take on it.
Cheers,
Jeff
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