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Old 07-12-2012, 08:35 PM
Poita (Peter)
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I've never had any luck with a compass, but the solar noon method gives me a perfect alignment. Just remember to adjust for daylight saving!
In Cobargo on Saturday December 8th Solar noon will be at 12:52:47, on Sunday the 9th at 12:53:14

http://www.solar-noon.com/sn_calc.php?Location=Cobargo&LatDec =26.35&LatNS=S&LongDec=149.8&LongEW =E&TimeZone=-150&Type=SolarNoon
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