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Old 13-10-2010, 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by rogerg View Post
gday all,

I am in Paris, and can see more stars than expected. It would be nice if I could identify/see polaris for the first time ever. I have limitd internet on my mobile but no laptop or star chart. Wondering if someone could st a small (640x480 perhaps) jpg of northern horizon around polaris for me to try using for identification.

many thanks to anyone who can spare the time.
Roger.
Look for the big dipper, take the side opposite the handle, go five times and you have polaris. Alternatively look for the big W in cassiopea and it's just ahead.
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