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The polar scope offers no precision, is difficult to use without
Polaris and generally ignored among Southern Hemisphere observers.
Level the scope (I do it by eye) and point it roughly south. An initial 2-star alignment will show how far off the polar axis you are. In fact, the slew to the first alignment star will show how well you guessed the south direction. Correct the error by moving the mount, run another 2-star alignment and you'll likely be within a degree or two. The SynScan polar alignment routine will then let you zero in on precise polar alignment.
For long-exposure imaging you may follow up with camera-based drift alignment, which is fast and accurate.
Cheers
Steffen.
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