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Thanks Chris,
I stayed back so got the chance to mark a solar noon shadow on the pier.
I'll drill a hole, fix a bolt for the azimuth adjustment and it should get me a good starting point.
planning to do a polar alignment run tonight with an RC-6 and the ccd method. once I get no drift over atleast 10mins, I can make make some permanent marks on the mount base and pier plate so if I do remove the mount, i'll be very close.
also rigging up a webcam for the polar scope. unfortunately the scp is blocked by the house, but should help at dark sites.
need to dab some paint on the threaded rods where i've cut as the exposed area is rusting quick.
finally planning to get that compost bin installed as a form of an igloo for basic protection from the elements. might line it with some bubble wrap for insulation.
Cheers
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