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Old 01-12-2007, 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Terry B View Post
I use this method after using the polar scope to fine tune.
To check that the scope is perpendicular to the mount I just look through the scope and pivot it in RA. Stars should just rotate in the field and not move off to the side. If they do you just correct the dec until they just pivot.

Thanks Terry, I never thought of that idea
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