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Polar Scope ???

Started by Skibum272, 03/02/2005 02:04AM
Posted 03/02/2005 02:04AM Opening Post
I'm a noob, switching from a Fork Mount to a GEM Mount (cg-5). I could Polar Align my fork mount without a problem. The CG-5 is a different animal. I went and find a good website on how to align a GEM mount.

http://www.wodaski.com/wodaski/review_GP_DX.htm#align

His instructions says to line up a while mark on the Polar Scope to the Month or something like that. My scope doesnt have a line, what am supposed to line it up with. Mine is illuminated, I included a photo of looking though the lens. See attached photo...


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Posted 03/02/2005 06:02AM #1
William,
Here is a link to Vixen's instructions. It is a pdf file and requires Adobe Acrobat reader.

http://www.vixenamerica.com/Pdf/Mounts/VixenNorthAmerica_GP_GPDX_Part_02_Equatorial_PolarScope_Circles.pdf

Hope it helps.
Bob

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