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Originally Posted by Poita
I think the level is there for a quick and easy setup for visual, get it level, do a 3 star align and the GOTO works fairly well.
In an obs, I don't think ultra-leveling is required, when you are probably going to have a multi-point solved solution happening anyway.
I'd forgo a leveling plate, it just becomes the weak point of the whole system to have this ultra-stiff ring-proof pier and then top it with air and bolts, seems nuts to me. You should be able to get it pretty damn level anyway without resorting to a plate.
But I could be way off, I often misunderstand crucial pieces of information.
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This is correct. The bubble level is for portable setups.
Visualise a pole going through the polar axis whilst it is aiming at the celestial pole. You can move or tilt the base to any angle and not affect the polar axis.
Having the base reasonably level just helps with balancing the scope when you are initially setting it up but nothing else.