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Re: Comparison, Pan of Oil vs Mirror Artificial Horizon
From: Randall Morrow
Date: 2015 Jun 23, 07:49 -0700
From: Randall Morrow
Date: 2015 Jun 23, 07:49 -0700
The self leveling nature of liuid AH will always beat a mirror for accuracy. Calibrating the level(s) and other things affect true leveling of a mirror. But the mirrors really shine with their ability to reflect even dim starlight. Why limit yourself to the sun, moon and perhaps Venus, when a mirror opens up the entire sky? You can get better cuts of LIPs and more sight options when clouds block parts of the sky.
Regards, Randy
