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Polar mate and Orion guide scope.

Started by MarkH, Mar 31, 2014, 19:41:55

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MarkH

I've just received my 50 th bday pressie of an astro engineering polar mate and purpose built Orion guide scope. Both have impressed me immensely. All I need now is some clear sky :roll: . I have been trawling around the net for an online sidreal calculator that's simple and easy to use. Can anyone suggest anything from experience?

MarkS

PolarFinder?
Works on my android phone (at least when the battery is charged  :evil: )

Your mount handset might also give you the hour angle for Polaris.

Kochab's clock method is pretty accurate also.

Mark

Marek

Happy Birthday Mark!
Enjoy your pressies!
Hopefully the weather will shortly turn green:)