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Originally Posted by Astroman
Hi all,
With the OTA on, rotate the scope in declination till is is horizontal, looking at the east-west horizon. Use a spirit level to get it exactly horizontal. Move the setting circle until it reads 0 declination, and tighten screws.
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I think this only works if the Dec axis shaft is accurately positioned in a vertical plane i.e. counterweight is at its lowest possible point.