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Re: Faint stars easier to find on the horizon first?
From: Gary Harkins
Date: 2004 May 24, 18:29 EDT
From: Gary Harkins
Date: 2004 May 24, 18:29 EDT
In a message dated 5/24/2004 5:31:13 PM Eastern Standard Time, jim2@JIMTHOMPSON.NET writes:
Is that a commonly used method for finding faint stars before the horizon
gets too dark?
Yes...In fact you can use your 2102D to preplan sights on any star. You can then get several sights on a given star before you can see it unaided. This can extend your sight taking time by 5 minutes or more during civil twilight. I have used this method to find many stars before they can be seen with the naked eye. It's very satisfying when it works out just the way you planned it!
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Harbour Towne Marina, Muskegon, Michigan Slip C-28
Harbour Towne Yacht Club, Life Member
C400 National Association
United States Power Squadrons-JN
NRA Life Member
MCRGO (Michigan Coalition for Responsible Gun Owners)
JPFO (Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership)
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