I found an Ebbco sextant online for a really great price and had to have it. Everything on it is in top shape except a couple of the shades were darkened to the point of uselessness or someone replaced them with opaque material. I have some theatrical gels so it was simple enough to fix.
I could probably make some adjustments to the mirrors but the error has remained consistent over several days. Its probably best to just subtract from the sighting, rather than go messing around, loosening things ups that might not tighten again.
Yesterday was my first attempt at a sight reduction and I found it works quite well. I rather like it. Given the poor conditions, wind blowing the artificial horizon around and pushing tree limbs into the line of sight, the accuracy was well within expectations especially for a new piece of gear. I have a Davis Mk15 and the Ebbco (so far) seems a little more consistent and accurate. The error varies more with the Davis.
I could probably make some adjustments to the mirrors but the error has remained consistent over several days. Its probably best to just subtract from the sighting, rather than go messing around, loosening things ups that might not tighten again.
Yesterday was my first attempt at a sight reduction and I found it works quite well. I rather like it. Given the poor conditions, wind blowing the artificial horizon around and pushing tree limbs into the line of sight, the accuracy was well within expectations especially for a new piece of gear. I have a Davis Mk15 and the Ebbco (so far) seems a little more consistent and accurate. The error varies more with the Davis.
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