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Homemade Telescopic Alidade


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Doug on user.netonecom.net
DESCRIPTION:
Homemade telescopic alidade constructed from lumber, a protractor, aluminum angle, and a rifle scope.
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Feb 11, 2015 6:56 AM
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Wonder why astronomy buffs call it an adelaide instead of just, say, an angle gauge?
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DIY Telescopic Alidade - comment on how to build a Telescopic Alidade - 1 comments
DIYer says:
Feb 11, 2015 6:56 AM
Wonder why astronomy buffs call it an adelaide instead of just, say, an angle gauge?

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