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Subject: Re: [M]: Re: [M] LX200 align/slew
From: R. A. Greiner
Reply To: mapug@shore.net
Date: Fri Jun 01 16:25:41 2001

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> Michael Covington wrote:
> <<1-star alignment is inherently inaccurate and very much at the mercy of
> leveling and site data. Do a 2-star alignment and you'll be pleasantly
> surprised. In my opinion, it was a mistake for them to even offer 1-star
> alignment -- it is a flawed concept. Two stars are necessary (and
> sufficient) to determine the position of the celestial sphere.>>
>

This is a silly statement. Permanently mounted LX200 scopes always
use one star alignment. It works perfectly. One star alignment IS
NOT a flawed concept at all.

Two stars are not really enough information if you want to have
atmospheric correction as well.


Doc G

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