Finding True North - Meade 8" LX100 Series Instruction Manual

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2. Assemble the Equatorial Wedge onto the Field Tripod as described in the lnstruction Manual using
the
knob/compass combination to
attach the wedge to the tripod.
c.
FINDING TRUE
NORTH
The Magnetic Compass is now ready to use. Just follow these simple steps for a quick and easy
azimuth
alignment:
1.
Loosen
the
knob/compass slightly.
This
allows
for
rotation
of
the
Equatorial Wedge under
the
knob/compass (Fig.
16).
The
magnetic pointing arrow will point
to magnetic north.
Centerline of
Wedge
Magnetic
North
Fig. 16: Equatorial Wedge