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Hi Scott,
If your azimuth setting circle is moveable, there is an easier and more accurate way to do this than using your compass.
Set your telescope up so your setting circle is approximately lined up. i.e. 0 pointing North, 180 pointing south, then find a known object in the sky. This should be easy with one of the more obvious reference Stars. Once you’ve done that, find the Alt/Az for that star and then spin your setting circle to align with that degree setting. You’ll then be perfectly aligned.
I have the same set-up on my 12” Lightbridge and this takes no more than 1 min from start to finish.
Regards,
Paul
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