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If you are using a Celestron EQ mount and starting with the OTA parallel to the RA axis and the counterweight bar pointing down, yes you can do this to get in the ballpark. Set the time and location correctly and use the "Quick Align" function. Then slew to something easily identifiable (I use the Jewel box cluster or 47-Tuc) and adjust the Alt-Az to get the target into the finder. Power off and start over with your preferred polar alignment method. I usually find that I'm within a turn or so of the pole when I do the drift or ASPA alignment. The mount has the brains and the capability so you may as well use it. It saves a ton of time and fluffing about with the bubble level, compass, etc.
Steve.
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