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Old 06-02-2008, 08:30 AM
Zuts
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Hi,

If you are in the southern hemisphere the mount should be pointing south, at the SCP (South Celestial Pole). The 'N' on the mount indicates it was made for a Northern Hemisphere audience.

This does not mean it cant be used in the South, just the markings are incorrect for you.

Of course when you are drift aligning in RA, the telescope should be pointing North, intersection of celestial equator and meridian or thereabouts, the mount head pointing South.

Paul
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