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Subject: Re: OFF-TOPIC Polar Alignment: resolving the paradox
From: RLECKER@aol.com
Reply To: mapug@shore.net
Date: Fri Dec 08 04:09:45 1995

In a message dated 95-12-07 08:33:59 EST, you write:

>If the two camps could compare the detailed set of operations they use
>for drift alignment, the difference, which makes wedge-leveling important
>in one case but not the other, MIGHT become visible. It could be a subtle
>difference, however, so it's not guaranteed that it would stand out
>unless the two camps' methods were compared very carefully.

Rob,
The two camps need tanks to win this debate......I've seen Jason Ware's
photos for many years and hope some day I can get results as fine as his.
I've read most of the articles on astrophotography he has authored. He
has spend more time under the stars taking photos guiding by eye than most.
I have friends that align large 14" scopes (by themselves) in remote areas
with quick drift alignment, guide by eye with perfect round stars for 90
minutes, using the drift method with a quick leveling of the tripod. Put
your money on experience with the Astroviking that moves his scope to a
special site to capture the ultimate photo he/she can..............ric ecker