Thanks Carl,
I did understand that you were talking about a gyro stabilized deck, not a gyro stabilized boat/ship. All I was saying was that gyros are so powerful that they can settle the whole boat (if it is small enough) to not upset the tummys of wealthy princesses who "simply have to have to be seen on the water Darling" but cannot cope with the uncomfortable gastric reactions and unsightly results. "It's just plain embarrassing Darling".
At least I know now. You either have a stabilized deck, or you take very short exposures; which I guess is an option with eclipses.
Thank you too Dave. I had wondered how the hell they managed to fly a plane smoothly enough to operate a telescope.
I will sleep happily tonight!
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