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Old 07-08-2009, 08:14 AM
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Very interesting post on position angles. I think I understand the basics, measuring from a north-south line, anti clockwise. Finding that in the eyepiece of a dob without a reticle isn't easy. At least imagers have something permanent to measure.

Although Aladin is more suited to researchers and astronomy professionals, amateurs can still get a lot from it. Surprising that more observers aren't using it.
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