That works great when you are in the middle of your time zone, geographically, which you and I appear to be. It wouldn't be quite so accurate if you were in one of those absurd examples of politics trumping astrophysics, such as Iceland, north-central Mexico, Argentina, or most of China which is an hour or three off.
Greg KO6TH > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > Date: Wed, 7 Sep 2011 09:07:42 -0400 > Subject: [amsat-bb] Magnetic North vs True North > > How i find my north! > > At noon always using standard time i pointed the beam in the direction of top > tower pole shadow on the ground. Quite simple and accurate > enough here. > > "-" > > > Luc Leblanc VE2DWE > Skype VE2DWE > www.qsl.net/ve2dwe > DSTAR urcall VE2DWE > WAC BASIC CW PHONE SATELLITE > > > _______________________________________________ > Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. > Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! > Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb _______________________________________________ Sent via [email protected]. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT-NA member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! Subscription settings: http://amsat.org/mailman/listinfo/amsat-bb
