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Re: Trouble viewing star in sextant
From: David Fleming
Date: 2025 Sep 25, 17:10 -0700
From: David Fleming
Date: 2025 Sep 25, 17:10 -0700
You did not say how you were using the sextant nor what the difficulty was, but let me first suggest you look directly at the star with the sextant set at zero degrees while holding the sextant upside down. Then move the mirror to find the horizon. Once you have it close, turn the sextant upright and continue.
DaveF
