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From: Sean C
Date: 2013 Jan 8, 06:45 -0800
I was thinking about modifying my 2102-D in a similar way. But then I noticed that if you plot the Sun on the star base (as described in the included instructions) you will already have a time reference. I.e. when the Sun is at (or near) 180°, it will be noon, local time. From there, you can figure the approximate time of sun/moon rise/set or when two bodies will be 90° apart in azimuth or whatever you like. At least for a period of about three days. And plotting the Sun only requires the addition of an almanac and a pencil. And if you don't have those two things, you may be in more trouble than a starfinder can fix! ;)
Cheers,
Sean C
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