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Polar alignment, Vixen GP mount

Started by David Held, 11/19/2006 01:36PM
Posted 11/19/2006 01:36PM | Edited 11/19/2006 01:38PM Opening Post
Can anyone tell me how to use the polar scope on a GP mount?
there is a standard RA ring, then a inner ring that is divided in 12 then under sections 12 & 1 on the same ring
reads E 20 10 0 10 20 W . Then etched on the scope is an

offset circle for Polaris. up to now I have been just guessing about where the pole is from polaris but I would like to know how to set these ring's to the date and time for
polar alignment.

you can E-mail any info to me at [email protected]
THANKS Dave