Meade Instruments LX200 - Manual (Page 65)

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1. Snap the Magnetic Compass into the 3" diameter wedge attachment knob (after setting the Magnetic
Declination as described above). Position the compass into the knob so that the 360 degree location on the
direction scale (the "North" position) lines up with one of the nine points of the knobs. (See Fig. 16.) Press
the compass firmly into the knob.
2. Assemble the Equatorial Wedge onto the Field Tripod as described in the Instruction Manual using the
knob/compass combination to attach the wedge to the tripod.
[ toc ] c. Finding True North
The Magnetic Compass is now ready to use. Just follow these simple steps for a quick and easy azimuth
alignment:
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