RE: [M]: Polar alignment question
| Subject: | RE: [M]: Polar alignment question |
| From: | Email address hidden |
| Date: | Wed Sep 01 10:36:08 1999 |
> this correct? If so, Polaris should actually be off-center
> when perfectly polar-aligned?
This is true for me. My 12" has a lot of flex. Unfortunately,
the flex is variable based on position of Polaris, and
I have not been analytical enough to just "compensate" during
initial rough polar alignment.
On the other hand, I rarely drift align and just live with the
offset. I can image for 2 min 80% of the time at f/6.3
Jon B
> when perfectly polar-aligned?
This is true for me. My 12" has a lot of flex. Unfortunately,
the flex is variable based on position of Polaris, and
I have not been analytical enough to just "compensate" during
initial rough polar alignment.
On the other hand, I rarely drift align and just live with the
offset. I can image for 2 min 80% of the time at f/6.3
Jon B
