Finding the SCP during the day

[DRCORTEX (Lance)]

Originally Posted by Kunama

hang a plumb bob from the centre of your tripod and the shadow it casts will point to True South, then look up 31.696º and you will be looking at the SCP.....

This is one nifty trick. tried it today with solar time and correct declination. Works a treat. I was quite stunned by how far I was originally out using a compass.

Thanks!

DOC

[Startrek (Martin)]

Here’s my method , never fails and gets you fairly close
Solar Noon ( shadow stick method )
Once your tripod is aligned and mount is fitted and set in home position, just set your altitude on the mount to your local latitude