Hi Steve
I also recently got an LX90 and can relate to your issue. I used the alignment process that meades go through once you turn them on. The GPS can get a fix on your location but I think you still need to show it the direction it is pointing. Also, during my sky night at Linden, I got told a very important tip. Ideally you need 3 stars to align your scope (Celestron does this) however Meades only use 2 and then calculate based on this. It is absolutely imperative that your Meade is level when you do the alignment.
So here are the steps you could use
1. Turn your telescope on (or press 0)
2. You can skip the GPS fix by pressing any key
3. Use a level to ensure your telescope is level to the ground (check north-south and east-west).
4. Use the level to ensure the tube is horizontal.
5. Use the compass (or your smartphone compass) to locate North. Ensure your tube is pointing to it
6. Your setup will be asking you to point the tube to North and press 1. for true north or 2 for magnetic. I was told to select true North (need to get back on why tho
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7. then use easy align. It will give you stars and if you can see them then select them and your scope will go locate it. If it is not centered in the eyepiece then use the arrow keys on the keypad to align. To ensure the star is in the center, you can use the focuser to defocus. The big circle around the star should now be easy to center.
8. Once you have gone through 2 stars for alignment, your scope will be aligned properly.
You can test by going to a star and you should be very close to it (might not be exact).
Hope this helps
Niv