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polar aligning
Erick,
For polar aligning, have you tried mounting a 5mW laser on a suitable spot on the OTA, aligning the beam to the centre of the eyepiece field, then using the beam with the help of a pair of binocculars to point the scope to the vicinity of the SCP? Once you are near it the star pattern close to the SCP (within a few arc min) is quite recognisable in the eyepiece after a few tries. Seems to work OK from my experience, with no stooping and straining required.
Andrew
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