The common consensus is that levelling is less important than precise
centring of the alignment stars. Using a high power or preferably a reticle
eyepiece will ensure this. Levelling - while less important, is not that
difficult - and shouldn't take more than a minute or so. Of course, a stable
platform - ie, solid ground - is also useful.

----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, June 02, 2001 11:41 AM
Subject: [M]: The Newbie asks another question!! Levelling


> Hi,
> I was just wondering how important is perfect bubble levelling to the GOTO
> function. If I am doing a 2 star alignment with accurate lat/long info and
> time info then is the levelling of the tripod critical to ALTAZ
> functioning? Just trying to find a simpler solution than realigning the
> OTA!!!!
> Thanks,
> Adi
>
>
>

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