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To go True or Magnetic
Dr Obbins:
While we all strive for perfection, in reality how much does it really matter? If you are off by 5° what are the consequences?
ValentineWeather:
I would say even getting within 40 degrees with eyeballs is a win. Much harder than you would think. I tweak afterward with software.
CW2274:
--- Quote from: Dr Obbins on November 02, 2015, 09:27:48 PM ---While we all strive for perfection, in reality how much does it really matter? If you are off by 5° what are the consequences?
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It doesn't. None. Merely a topic of conversation. Akin to having a brand new SHT11 to use or going with a 15. I have a 15.
CW2274:
--- Quote from: Old Tele man on November 02, 2015, 09:32:32 PM ---Quoting the lyrics "...whichever way the wind blows..."
11.1ºE in 2005 -- at 0.1ºW per year -- means in 2015 "true" north has drifted to 10.1ºE magnetic.
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Ten now, thank you. Even I won't re-calibrate for that. ;)
CW2274:
--- Quote from: ValentineWeather on November 02, 2015, 09:53:48 PM ---I would say even getting within 40 degrees with eyeballs is a win. Much harder than you would think. I tweak afterward with software.
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40!!! Remind me to NEVER let you operate on me! :lol:
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