For folks new to astronomy, there is a very easy way to locate the South Celestial Pole, for telescope alignment, or even navigation at night. I will share a link here to a quick video on how to do it, using both the Southern Cross alone and the Pointers as a precision reference.
https://youtu.be/5pLMZf9YUzs?si=FU6m8WLqYfsz7I4J
Try it out the next time your outside in the dark. It is as accurate as any true south alignment tool.
