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Originally Posted by pgc hunter
Would it be possible to use a GEM as an alt-az of sorts, when setup in a way similar to the picture below? Seems like it could work if balanced properly.
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Hi Peter,
Your mount as shown is not just an Alt/Az mount "of sorts", it is an Alt-Az mount.
This question is similar to asking, "if I were to take my GEM, as shown, to the
geographic North or South Poles on Earth, would it still work?" and the answer is "yes".
In fact your Alt/az configuration is identical to an equatorial mount configured
for observing from one of the Earth's Poles.
It will therefore act as Alt/Az mount at your existing latitude in Victoria.
I trust this was the response you were seeking?
Best Regards
Gary