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Re: First Venus sight
From: John D. Howard
Date: 2016 Dec 30, 18:22 -0800
From: John D. Howard
Date: 2016 Dec 30, 18:22 -0800
David,
Thanks for sharing your sights.
I see you are using a Davis AH. Try using a large mirror. With a sensitive bubble level to set the mirror flat you can get good results - no need for wind covers that take away some light.
Check the NavList archives on mirror AH. Lots of info.
John H.