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Originally Posted by supernova1965
Hi all,
I have been trying to make sense of the marks on the wedge degree marker they run from I think 85 at the top of the rod to 20 at the bottom but if I raise the wedge till it is close to 21 there is no mark for it but the angle is too big for 21 degrees. I know it must be me not understanding it properly I haven't been able to find anything on google or in the instructions to explain it please help. 
I have attached pic's to try to show what I mean. |
Hi Warren.
If you remember that by using the wedge you are aligning with the North (or South) Celestial pole, I think it makes sense.
The Celestial pole being over the pole, if you lived on the equator (Lat 0*) you would need the wedge to point the scope 90* to align with the Pole. Right?
Whereas, if you lived at 90* you would have no angle on the wedge as it would point straight overhead.
Or have I missed something?
Allan