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to take longer-exposure images of the sky with a relatively simple azimuthal mount. The counterweight required for an equatorial mount is not necessary. The disadvantage of this design is that the entire telescope structure can become more unstable and susceptible to vibrations.
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The polar wedge consists of a base plate and a second plate whose inclination can be adjusted. The optimal inclination angle for observing celestial objects corresponds to the
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of the observation location. The inclination is adjusted by turning a threaded rod and fixed by means of clamping screws. For precise adjustment of the
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to compensate for the earth's rotation and to keep an observed object in the field of view. The rotation of the observed image which occurs with
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The polar wedge tilts the main axis of the mount to align it in parallel with the
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is an accessory of astronomical instruments. It can be used to turn an
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