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Re: Simex Mariner Polarized Shades...How Well Do They Work/10X Inverting Scope
From: Frank Reed
Date: 2009 Jan 12, 18:15 -0800
From: Frank Reed
Date: 2009 Jan 12, 18:15 -0800
I agree with Mike. The polarized shades are effective (I have a sextant similar to the Simex) and, as he said, they let you "dial in" a precise amount of shading. They do have a limited overall range, and this can occasionally be a minor nuisance. As for star sights, unless I am mistaken, the polarizers on the Simex can be rotated out of the optical path, just like the shades on other sextants. The 7x35 scope is sufficient for all purposes. If you buy a sextant on ebay with extra scopes that you really don't need, consider selling the scopes separately. They usually fetch a good price. -FER --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Navigation List archive: www.fer3.com/arc To post, email NavList@fer3.com To , email NavList-@fer3.com -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
