Dave
Just on the accuracy of the mounts (latitude), my EQ5 was just over 10 degrees out on the scale. I was really confused when I couldn't get it to track properly. I read here somewhere about the inaccuracy. The solution which I used was to get an A4 piece of heavy paper and mark out the 28 degree angle; cut it so it was obvious; then held it up against the mount and scope aligning the bottom edge to horizontal. An easy and cheap way to check. But you are right - once set you don't (shouldn't) need to do it again. I check mine every month or two just to make sure.
Darrell
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