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Re: ? ? ? Re: Sextant Scope P arallelism (was Re : SNO-T Sextant)
From: Bruce Stark
Date: 2004 Aug 12, 20:02 EDT
From: Bruce Stark
Date: 2004 Aug 12, 20:02 EDT
Frank,
You are saying, then, that if the scope is parallel to the sextant, the contact will be the same no matter where, in the field of view, you make it? Try that at around 120 degrees.
The parallel wires make sure your contact is neither to the left or right of center. Without them, it's hard to judge.
Bruce
You are saying, then, that if the scope is parallel to the sextant, the contact will be the same no matter where, in the field of view, you make it? Try that at around 120 degrees.
The parallel wires make sure your contact is neither to the left or right of center. Without them, it's hard to judge.
Bruce
