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Old 02-04-2012, 08:24 PM
kingy2511 (Nathan)
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Eq6

Hey there.

Could anyone run me through Polar Alignment with an GOTO EQ6. (What do you do when you pull up to a campsite and set up your scope)

Do i have to align the stars of the big dipper, or is there an easier way.. I have heard/seen people do it with a fixed object such as an Ariel etc etc by rotating the mount and as long as the cross hairs stay on the same point and doesn't drift away then it should be relativity close to the mark, and then the same has to be done with Polaris?

Thanks Guys

PS: The Eq6 is not being used for astro-photography just general observing!.
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