[raymo]

The absolutely easiest way to polar align is to google DARV and follow
Robert Vice's instructions. After a few familiarisation runs you will be able
to get accurate PA quickly, and no grovelling to use the polar scope.
The first time I tried a polar scope many many years ago I said bugger this, and have never used one again. I used traditional drift align until I was introduced to DARV 2 or 3 yrs ago. With DARV you can vary the accuracy according to your needs on the night; for visual much less accuracy is needed.
You do need to attach a DSLR to your scope to use DARV. You just need a
T-ring for your brand of camera.
raymo