I've also found that if you plan ahead and get your second star aligned as
quickly as possible after the first, your alignment will be better. The
earth is turning while you fiddle around with the second star :-) With my
JMI MAX unit on my dob, this speed seems even more important.

Andy

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Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2001 1:04 AM
Subject: [M]: Re: Pointing accuracy, permanent piers, and leveling


> The general consensus is the levelling is less important than alignment
star
> positioning. Use a reticle eyepiece (or high the highest magnification you
> have)
> to centre each of the alignment stars as accurately as possible. Pay
careful
> attention also, to which alignment stars you use. Choose stars far enough
> apart, and avoid stars near the celestial pole.

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