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I have found that a rough polar alignment is sufficient. By that I mean the third leg of the pier points roughly south, the latitude set by the scale and no more! I know where the SCP is in the sky and just sight along the short polar axis housing to confirm.
I used the first three alignment stars suggested, Arcturus, Miaplacidus & Antares. Rough centred in a 80x eyepiece.
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MAN, that makes me jealous! Took me the clear nights of 5 weeks (and a replacement knob from Allan Gould - eternal thanks! ) to get it all working okay ....
Enjoy !