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11-17-2008, 08:47 PM

Vinnie

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Polar Alignment Links

Polar alignment can be confusing, and there are many different ways to go about it.

Here are some links to various methods. I will add to these as as more turn up, or I remember where I filed others, or if any members have more to add

Using Polaris and a polar scope

[Registered users can see links. ]

Drift Alignment

[Registered users can see links. ]

Quick Compass Alignment

[Registered users can see links. ]

Accurate Compass Alignment, plus notes on Southern Hemisphere methods

[Registered users can see links. ]

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